Chatham OPP are investigating a serious single vehicle rollover collision that occurred Monday at approximately 6 a.m. Police say the collision involving a tractor trailer occurred in the eastbound lanes…
Driver airlifted to hospital after rollover crash on Highway 401
Loverboy to headline Festival of Nations
The legendary Canadian rock band Loverboy will headline the Festival of Nations lineup with a free concert in Tecumseh Park Sunday June 30th. “We’re extremely thrilled to have Loverboy here…
Seven people arrested for drug trafficking in Chatham-Kent
Police arrested seven alleged drug traffickers Tuesday, as a result of Project ‘Fresh’. Over the past six months, members of the Intelligence Section have been gathering information regarding criminal activity…
Man charged with speeding after rollover crash on Highway 401
A 28-year-old Toronto man is facing charges after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 401 early Thursday morning. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint of a motor vehicle travelling eastbound…
Over $2.6 million worth of drugs seized from Chatham apartment
A 35-year-old Chatham man is facing multiple drug trafficking charges after police seized drugs valued at more than $2.6 million from an apartment Wednesday night. Cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, cannabis marihuana,…
Alleged drug traffickers arrested in Chatham
Three people are facing charges after police seized approximately $4400 worth of drugs from a Chatham home. Just before dawn yesterday morning, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service Intelligence Unit…
Truck drivers charged after Kingsville crash
Two drivers are facing charges after two tractor-trailers collided in Kingsville Monday morning Police say the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a two motor vehicle collision on Essex County Road…
UPDATE: House fire in Chatham
A father and son were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a house fire in Chatham Monday night. Fire crews from stations 1 and 2 responded to a…
Police recover items stolen from Chatham cemetery
Police say several items stolen from Maple Leaf Cemetery last month have been recovered. During the past month, police received several complaints from the Chatham-Kent Cemetery Operations staff regarding the…
New physicians join the CKHA
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance announced the addition of three new physicians to the organization. Dr. David Bastien and Dr. Queenette Asuquo join CKHA as Emergency Medicine Physicians and Dr. Osagie Igbinoba…
Soup’s On fundraiser was an “overwhelming” success
The grand total raised from Chatham Hope Haven’s recent Soup’s On fundraiser was $8185.13. The organization said the event was an “overwhelming” success. The Knights of Columbus and Catholic Women’s…
Chatham Rotarians donate to new animal shelter
Chatham Rotarians have donated $2,800 to the Friends of the New Animal Shelter to fund the facility now under construction on Park Avenue Municipal officials say the construction of the…
Historical plaque stolen in Cedar Springs
Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff and South Kent Councillor Anthony Ceccacci expressed anger at the reported theft of a commemorative plaque from the grounds of the former Southwestern Regional Centre site…
Crash claims one life on Highway 401
A man is dead and two other people were injured after three separate collisions Monday on Highway 401. Chatham-Kent OPP say a tractor trailer carrying salt caught fire in the…
Theft from vehicle in Chatham
Chatham-Kent police are investigating after personal identification and credit cards were stolen from a parked car on Plantation Place in Chatham last month. Officers are looking for the public’s assistance…
Police looking for missing woman
UPDATE: Police say the woman has been found safe. Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing woman. Ann Nagle, 59 years of age, of Chatham was last…
Chatham-Kent firefighters donated more that $20,000 in 2018
Every year the Chatham-Kent Professional Firefighters Association members participate in a number of charitable events. The CKPFFA raised more than $20,000 in 2018. “We want to support our community anyway…
Wallaceburg public transportation worker plans early retirement after winning $100,000
A Wallaceburg resident is planning early retirement after winning a $100,000 prize last weekend. Donald Wonderfly won a $100,000 prize in the February 16th Lotto 6/49 Super Draw. The draw offered 25 Guaranteed Prize Draws of $100,000 in…
Charity curling event raising funds for cardiac care
The Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) hosted the 8th Annual Charity Curling Classic at the Sydenham Community Curling Club in Wallaceburg on February 9th. Sixteen highly energetic teams participated…
Police investigate theft of gas in Wallaceburg
On Wednesday afternoon, around 2 p.m. someone pumped $45 worth of gas into his vehicle at Macs Milk and fled without paying. Police are looking for the public’s assistance in…
Multi million dollar student residence to be constructed in Chatham
Yesterday morning officials from the Everlast Group announced a new $9 million building investment that will see the construction of La Residence, a student residence in Downtown Chatham. Located in…
Mail stolen from apartment building in Chatham
The Chatham-Kent Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man in connection with a theft investigation. Sometime early Tuesday morning between 3:50 a.m. and 4:10 a.m. someone…
Mayor declares state of emergency
Mayor Darrin Canniff declared a state of emergency this morning. Municipal officials say the Thames River dike has failed in multiple locations in the vicinity of Poppe Road and Buchanan Line…
Chatham-Kent authorities monitoring ice jam
The flood warning issued by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority prompted the municipality to activate its Emergency Operations Centre committee shortly before 1 p.m. yesterday. Mayor Darrin Canniff said…
Vehicle towed from highway after ice falls from tractor-trailer
A 43-year-old Mississauga man has been charged after a large piece of ice fell from a tractor-trailer on Highway 401. OPP say the tractor-trailer was travelling westbound near Highway 40…
Chatham-Kent police receive Special Olympics Award
The Chatham-Kent Police Service received an award for being the ‘Highest Percentage Increase in Gross Revenue – 4th Place” yesterday at the 2019 Special Olympics Winter Games in Sault Ste, Marie.…
Chatham-Kent Underground Railroad receives provincial recognition
The significant and outstanding sites and work of the Underground Railroad in Chatham-Kent are being recognized across the province. Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site received the Harriet Tubman Award, Commitment…
Police investigating theft in Thamesville
The Chatham-Kent Police are looking for the public’s help in identifying two men in connection with a theft investigation. Police say the theft occurred this past weekend in Thamesville. Anyone with information…
Barn fire in Blenheim
Damages have been estimated at $50,000 after a fire broke out at a barn in Blenheim early Sunday. Station 18, Blenheim and Station 11, Ridgetown responded to 10362 Front Line…
Charges pending after truck rollover on Highway 401
Chatham-Kent OPP say charges are pending after a truck rollover on Highway 401 yesterday morning.Police responded to a single motor vehicle rollover collision involving a commercial motor vehicle at around…
Eight new firefighters join CKFES
Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services has hired eight new firefighters. Fire officials say the recruits completed a two weeks review of core competencies and familiarization with allied organizations, led by…
Damaged tractor-trailer loses parts on Highway 401
The Ontario Provincial Police responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent Friday at around 8:45 p.m. involving an eastbound tractor trailer losing parts on the highway. Reports…
Drivers charged during aerial traffic enforcement
OPP say more than 59 charges were laid during an aerial traffic enforcement on January 16 and 17th on Highway 3 and Highway 401. The two-day initiative was conducted by…
Firefighter injured in Colborne Street fire
A firefighter suffered minor injuries after a fire broke out at a Chatham home early Sunday morning. Crews from station 1 were called to reports of a couch on fire…
Police seeking the public’s assistance in fraud investigation
Chatham-Kent police are looking for the public’s help in identifying a man in connection with a fraud investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Doug Littlewood at douglasl@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600…
Colborne Street house fire under investigation
Fire crews are investigating a weekend house fire. Crews from stations 1 and 2 responded to the fire on Colborne Street in Chatham Sunday at around 1 a.m. Firefighters and…
Chatham business receives Feature Industry of the Month
MicroAge Chatham has been awarded the Feature Industry of the Month for January 2019 by the Chatham-Kent Economic Development and the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce. “Our Chamber is aware that…
Police investigating fraud
Chatham-Kent police are looking for the public’s help in identifying a man in connection with a fraud investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Greg Dilliott at gregoryd@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600…
Damages estimated at over $3,000 after washroom vandalized in Wallaceburg
Municipal officials say damage have been estimated at $3,000 to $5,000 after someone vandalized a washroom at Glen Mickle Park in Wallaceburg. Mayor Darrin Canniff and Wallaceburg councillors Carmen McGregor…
Police investigating Christmas Day break-in
Chatham-Kent police are looking for the public’s help in identifying two people in connection with a break and enter from a property on Glasgow Line on Christmas Day. Anyone with…
CK police officer facing second sexual assault charge
Chatham-Kent Police Service Constable Andrew Jaconelli is facing a second sexual assault charge in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred in August of 2018. The officer was previously charged…
Schools invited to enroll in Fresh from the Farm program
The Ontario government is supporting school fundraising and promoting fresh Ontario grown food and healthy eating…
Lambton OPP investigate fatal crash in Plympton Township
Lambton OPP are investigating a crash that claimed one life in Plympton Township last night Ontario…
Ontario Ombudsman will assume investigation responsibilities to better protect and help province’s most vulnerable children
Today, the Office of the Ontario Ombudsman will assume all investigative functions of the Provincial Advocate…
Ontario seniors to receive publicly-funded dental care
Ontario is providing low-income seniors access to quality dental care through a new publicly-funded dental care…
Windsor police investigate robbery at convenience store
Police are investigating after a convenience store was robbed in Windsor early Wednesday morning. Patrol officers…
Man dies after serious assault in Sarnia
A 26-year-old man has died after being assaulted in Sarnia Wednesday afternoon. Sarnia Police Service, along…
Ontario invests more than $200 million to support wage increases for child care professionals
Ontario is investing over $200 million to support wage enhancements for eligible child care professionals. Government…
Thames Art Gallery celebrates Canadian films next Wednesday
Easter Eggstravaganza to take place at Kingston Park
Live music in Chatham January 18-23rd
Live music in Chatham January 11-16th
How to cope with advice given by those unsupportive of breastfeeding
New tool helps hospital patients after discharge
Buyer beware: 35 Years of the ‘Code’
Smoke is smoke- limit your exposure to it
Snow squall warnings issued for Sarnia and London
Campgrounds opens in CK on May 16
Native plants and photography workshop
Storm batters Maritimes, cancelling flights
Positively Ridiculous Day
I hereby declare September 9th Positively Ridiculous Day in Chatham-Kent. Today people can be as silly as they want to be and no-one will…
French flag blunder in front of civic centre
After the tragic events that unfolded in Paris on Friday, many cities around the world have held vigils, lit landmark buildings with the French…
Crop scouting
by Kim Cooper When I was much younger, I was a member of the Cub and Boy Scout troop at Victoria Avenue United Church. The motto for the…
East Kent Vintage Equipment Club hosts annual show on Civic Day weekend
Local food week in Chatham-Kent
Schools invited to enroll in Fresh from the Farm program
The Ontario government is supporting school fundraising and promoting fresh Ontario grown food and…
Samantha Delargy Nutrition is a healthy business in the business of healthy living
by Chatham-Kent Small Business Centre One solid plan, hundreds helped, and $5000 later, business owner…
Blenheim manufacturing company is expanding across North America
Libby Manufacturing based in Blenheim, is expanding into new markets across North America to offer…
South West Ag Partners to sell Veritas Farm Management to Deveron UAS
A deal has been struck to sell a Chatham company to Deveron UAS (Deveron), for…
New survey finds Canadians plan to spend more this summer
A new survey conducted for Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada finds more than half (56…