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Prairie Siding bridge: no passage for tall vessels

July 6, 2014

Suspicious man was handing out candy to children: police

July 3, 2014

14-year-old boy drowns at Erieau beach

June 29, 2014

Man charged in the death of two people on the 401

June 28, 2014

Mountain bike stolen in Wallaceburg

June 28, 2014

Shoplifting suspect wanted by police in London

June 19, 2014

Two arrests made after stolen car found on Baldoon Road

June 19, 2014

Thunderstorm leaves downed trees

June 18, 2014

Chatham man charged with drunk driving: OPP

June 16, 2014

Prairie Siding bridge: no passage for tall vessels

Effective immediately, operators of tall marine vessels are advised…

Suspicious man was handing out candy to children: police

Yesterday between noon and 1 p.m. a suspicious man was…

‘You are our superhero;’ Calgary family appeals for return of missing boy

Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press CALGARY – Five-year-old Nathan…

Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard defeats Simona Halep to reach Wimbledon singles final

The Canadian Press LONDON – Eugenie Bouchard defeated Romania’s…

World premiere of Beautiful Joe staged by students of St. Clair College in Meaford from May14 to 17

St. Clair College Musical Theatre students will make their…

From murder to law school: story of Ontario sisters who drowned mom now a movie

Allison Jones, The Canadian Press TORONTO – One of…

Eric Burdon & the Animals coming to Chatham

The Capitol Theatre have announced Eric Burdon & the Animals…

99.1 CKXS radio gets signal boost

By Greg Holden The radio dial will become busier…

BlackBerry beats expectations with $23 million Q1 profit, revenue falls

David Friend, The Canadian Press WATERLOO, Ont. – BlackBerry…

Growth of mortgage debt slowed to 0.6 per cent in Q1: Statistics Canada

The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says mortgage…

Iraq strife blamed for surge at the pumps

Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press CALGARY – Conflict on…

EU to soften fuel quality rules, opening door to Canadian crude: Financial Times

The Canadian Press The federal government is saying little…

Lightning Safety Week June 9 to 15

Each year lightning kills approximately 10 Canadians and injures…

How technology is affecting our kids ability to thrive

By Christine Wieringa I have been in the field…

London hospital fined $50,000 after nurse injured

LONDON, ON – St. Joseph’s Health Care London has…

New GiveBlood app makes saving lives even easier

May 12, 2014  (CHATHAM) – Canadian Blood Services has…

Provincial Parks open today for 2014 season

Most of the provincial parks in southern Ontario will open for…

Canadian visits to Haiti on rise as country continues tourism push

Benjamin Shingler, The Canadian Press MONTREAL – Although its…

Ebola outbreak in West Africa is cause for travel advisory

The Ministry of Health of Guinea continues to report…

Travel from U.S. up in February for third time in four months: StatsCan

The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says travel…

CK Entertainment

World premiere of Beautiful Joe staged by students of St. Clair College in Meaford from May14 to 17

St. Clair College Musical Theatre students will make their mark onstage in the world premiere of Beautiful Joe, this May at Meaford Hall, Meaford, Ontario. Beautiful Joe…

May 9, 2014 / Comments Off / Read More
Eric Burdon & the Animals coming to Chatham
99.1 CKXS radio gets signal boost
Gracie Mae: metal with an edge and a fresh approach
Chatham-Kent’s first-ever craft beer celebration coming this May
Columns

Asparagus: a short-lived but tasty local treat

By Kim Cooper One sure sign that spring is in full swing is the local asparagus sold at market stands and grocery stores. However, local asparagus is here for only a…

April 29, 2014 / Comments Off / Read More
Retrofest needs changes
Are the solutions to tracking a plane already at hand?
Putting lipstick on a pig
Using the past to create a better future
Editorials

Sentencing rules for pedophiles are inappropriate

By Greg Holden The two-year penitentiary sentence handed to former teacher Jim Lekavy in a Chatham courtroom on Thursday, has enraged people across Chatham-Kent from young to…

May 2, 2014 / Comments Off / Read More
Welcome to Chatham-Kent?
Where is the chief of police when we need him?
It has been awhile…
My experience: Walking a mile in women’s shoes
Health

Lightning Safety Week June 9 to 15

Each year lightning kills approximately 10 Canadians and injures approximately 100 to 150 others. So, how do you keep yourself and your family safe when lightning strikes?…

June 9, 2014 / Comments Off / Read More
How technology is affecting our kids ability to thrive
London hospital fined $50,000 after nurse injured
New GiveBlood app makes saving lives even easier
Tanning beds are now illegal for people under 18
Community Info

Chatham Ahcom Shriners present Little Monsters Maskurade Ball

The Chatham Ahcom Shriners, together with the Chilled Cork Restaurant, is hosting the first annual Little Monsters Maskurade Ball on October 31st, 2014 at the Retro Suites…

July 3, 2014 / Comments Off / Read More
Jaycee Play Pool opening delayed until July 8
OPP: Doing the right thing can be very cool
Special street sale to hold bake sale and BBQ for homeless drive
Door to door dogtag enforcement underway
Travel

Provincial Parks open today for 2014 season

Most of the provincial parks in southern Ontario will open for the season today, with the majority of northern Ontario parks opening May 16. Starting this month, visitors can…

May 9, 2014 / Comments Off / Read More
Canadian visits to Haiti on rise as country continues tourism push
Ebola outbreak in West Africa is cause for travel advisory
Travel from U.S. up in February for third time in four months: StatsCan
Feds seek power to break locks off passengers’ checked airline baggage