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…
Police investigate theft of gas in Wallaceburg
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…
Ontario’s third quarter finances show $1 billion reduction in deficit
Vic Fedeli, Minister of Finance, was joined by Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board yesterday,…
Bakery products recalled after mice infestation at manufacturing plant
Industry has recalled Betty brand and Nancy’s Fancy Yummy-in-the-Tummy brand bakery products from the marketplace due…
Teen dies in Lakeshore crash
Provincial police say an 18-year-old teen who was injured in a serious crash in Lakeshore early…
Sarnia man facing child pornography charges
A 41-year-old Sarnia man is facing child pornography charges stemming from an investigation that started last…
Teen suffers life-threatening injuries in Lakeshore crash
An 18-year-old teen suffered life-threatening injuries after a vehicle crashed into a culvert in Lakeshore early…
Online health and safety training available for Ontario businesses
Ontario’s government is making online health and safety training available for businesses. Government officials say 50,000…
OPP investigating death in Lakeshore
UPDATE: OPP say the investigation is now complete and the woman’s death has been deemed non-suspicious. …
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How to cope with advice given by those unsupportive of breastfeeding
New tool helps hospital patients after discharge
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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
Ontario’s third quarter finances show $1 billion reduction in deficit
Vic Fedeli, Minister of Finance, was joined by Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury…
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…