Ribfest back on in downtown Chatham
The Chatham-Kent Rib fest is back on with a new operator. The operators of the first and biggest Rib fest in Canada, Family Shows Canada, have made the commitment to continue, and to keep the proud traditions that the Sunrise Rotary Club have established, and to make the Chatham-Kent Rib…
Windsor man charged in Spanky’s stabbing case
After conducting an extensive investigation in to a stabbing that occurred in downtown Chatham during the early morning hours August 17th Chatham-Kent Police identified a 26 year-old Windsor resident as a suspect. Last evening the suspect was arrested in the Windsor area and returned to Chatham for questioning by members…
Chatham Ribfest gearing up for 4th annual event
The grills will be steaming, and the music will be pumping at Tecumseh park this weekend. The 4th Annual Chatham Sunrise Rotary Ribfest is being held from Friday to Sunday at the downtown Chatham location. Deana Ross, event coordinator, says preparations are going well. She says some new features include…
Boardwalk plans moving forward in downtown Chatham
One of Victor Boutin’s big plans is set to give downtown Chatham a huge face lift. Plans are going full force for The Boardwalk, a multi-level apartment complex, set to be constructed on King Street beside Coffee Culture, and across the street from the Downtown Chatham Centre. Duane Addy, spokesperson…
Victor Boutin holding VIP gathering in Chatham
Victor Boutin is set to hold a VIP invite-only gathering this Friday in Chatham. Reports say photographs of potential models for the proposed and long awaited Boardwalk on the Thames condo/hotel project for downtown Chatham will reportedly be unveiled. The Toronto-area developer is inviting local officials, member of Council, the…
St. Clair College announces first gig for Summer Series
When two of Canada’s brightest stars wed in late 2002, audiences waited with bated breath for the concert of a lifetime. Donnell Leahy, whose violin virtuosity has astounded audiences from coast to coast and across the world, has headlined the multi-talented band Leahy for over a decade. Natalie MacMaster, the…
Young Professionals networking event coming to Chatham
The Ground Floor, CIK Marketing, Logix and Potensia Corp. have partnered to host a Young Professionals of Chatham-Kent Networking Night on Thursday April 5, 2012 at The Ground Floor in Chatham, located at 67 King Street West. The theme of evening is Spring Fever – attendees will be invited to…
Checking Boutin’s track record
After various properties were purchased and projects proposed in Chatham-Kent, the community is still waiting for Brantford Brampton-area entrepreneur Victor Boutin to get a shovel in the ground. Boutin made quite the splash last year with a proposed hotel/condo development for downtown Chatham, along with a proposed re-development of the…
River Rock shut down for a night after two female youths were hospitalized
Shortly after 10 P.M. last night multiple calls to the River Rock nightclub in downtown Chatham, were received about several intoxicated females, some of whom were showing signs of unresponsiveness. EMS attended as well as police and transported two females to hospital for alcohol related issues. As a result of…
Rockstock is Cancelled…Forever
Rockstock is no more. The two day music festival was scheduled to feature a line up that included Blue Oyster Cult, Helix, Sloan, Default and After the lounge to name a few. The event was set to take place in Tecumseh Park in Chatham on Aug 5-6. However, according to…
Update: Civic Centre evacuated in downtown Chatham
UPDATE FROM CHATHAM-KENT POLICE AT 12:22 P.M. – The Suspicious package located in the front door area of the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre has been examined by police and the contents have been deemed not suspicious in nature. At 11:30 am the previously cordoned off area which included King Street and…
Retrofest cruising into Chatham this weekend
Some details of this weekends Retrofest! With even more info here. May 27, 28 & 29, 2011 Retrofest 2011 is the 9th annual celebration of classic car culture in Chatham-Kent. Retrofest 2011 has been named one of Ontario’s top 100 festivals. Friday 27th On Friday, May 27, view hundreds of…
Capitol has Created Capital for Downtown Businesses
Recent developments with the Capitol Theatre in downtown Chatham have left many citizens and business owners wondering what is next? For local businesses, the Capitol Theatre has been a source in itself of capital, despite the Theatre Association being placed into bankruptcy court by a recent filing from the Municipality…
Boutin Condo plan headed to council
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent released a 47-page document outlining the blueprints, funding, plans, and proposals to be discussed by council starting Monday, February 14. The project, spearheaded by Victor Boutin, will be a nine-storey condo, hotel, and commercial space located on King Street across from the Downtown Chatham Centre and…
Thousands pack RetroFest 2010 in downtown Chatham, see video
By CKDP Staff The Chatham-Kent Daily Post captured some sights and sounds from RetroFest 2010. Thousands of people were in downtown Chatham for the 8th annual car show and the various other activities taking place on Saturday (May 22.) Check out the video below!…
Chatham businessman not happy with tax bill
By Aaron Hall – Daily Post Editor Prominent Chatham businessman Rob Myers is not happy with his $290,000 tax bill. Myers, who founded RM Classic Cars and owns the Retro Suites in downtown Chatham, addressed Chatham-Kent Council on Monday night (May 10) and expressed his displeasure. “I don’t want to…
Tastefest taking place in downtown Chatham
Downtown Chatham is celebrating its Sidewalk Sale and Tastfest this weekend in downtown Chatham. The event got under way today (July 10) at 12 p.m. and runs tonight until 8 p.m. On Saturday, July 11, the event runs from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. “Enjoy an ecclectic mix of food…
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