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Looking for Skilled Newcomers

More skilled new comers and international students are expected to come to Ontario.  The federal government has increased the number of nominees in the Ontario...

Rezoning Approved for Medical Marijuana Plant

A property on Richmond Street in Chatham has been zoned for a medical marijuana facility. While several other companies have applied for this same type...

Farmers Dig Deep for Area Food Banks

The Salvation Army and Outreach for Hunger are benefiting from Food Freedom Day.  The Kent Federation of Agriculture has raised thousands of dollars’ worth of food...

Love and Solidarity Shown at Chatham Vigil

Messages of love, hope, and support were shared in front of the Civic Centre in Chatham Wednesday night as around 200 people gathered to...

Police Budget Approved

The cost of police services in Chatham-Kent is going up about half a million dollars this year, even after some outside funding and savings...

Dresden Park Upgrades

Dresden is helping celebrate Canada’s birthday by beautifying a downtown park.  The Municipality is contributing $20,000 to the $40,000 dollar project, the other half of...

Budget Deliberations Set To Begin

A local Councillor is feeling optimistic heading into this year’s municipal budget deliberations.  Wallaceburg’s Jeff Wesley says the budget committee has a good starting point...

Neighbourhood Squabble In Wallaceburg

A Wallaceburg man is facing a number of charges after a fight with a neighbour. Chatham-Kent Police say the accused was spotted yelling at his...

Boralex Looking into Well Concerns

Officials with the proposed Otter Creek Wind farm are taking concerns about well water seriously.  Boralex held a public meeting last night to discuss the...

Low Budget Meeting Turnout Not Surprising

Perennial low turnout to public meetings on the municipal budget isn’t phasing the head of Chatham-Kent’s budget committee.  63 people attended five different meetings across...