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• Chatham-Kent man faces multiple charges after disturbance and alleged assault - Sydenham Current

  10-03-2026 06:57 via news.google.com
  Chatham-Kent man faces multiple charges after disturbance and alleged assault  Sydenham Current
  
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• Chatham-Kent man charged after alleged shoplifting incident - Sydenham Current

  10-03-2026 06:56 via news.google.com
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• Chatham-Kent home sales slow in February, average selling price drops - Chatham Daily News

  09-03-2026 22:06 via news.google.com
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• Chatham-Kent home sales slow in February, average selling price drops

  09-03-2026 22:04 via chathamdailynews.ca
  Home sales in Chatham-Kent were down in February despite an abundance of properties from which to choose. The 50 units sold last month is more than 24 per cent less than sales in February 2025, according to monthly sales statistics released by the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors. Home sales were 38.6 per cent below the five-year average and 41.9 per cent below the 10-year average for the month of February, the association said. On a year-to-date basis, home sales totaled 124 units during th
  
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• Clash causes single-vehicle crash, woman charged: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News

  09-03-2026 18:07 via news.google.com
  Clash causes single-vehicle crash, woman charged: Chatham-Kent police  Chatham Daily News
  
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• PUC water, wastewaster master plan process will have public input

  09-03-2026 17:41 via chathamdailynews.ca
  The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission is undertaking a water and wastewater master plan update study and will be seeking public input in the coming year. The PUC serves approximately 39,000 water and 31,000 wastewater customers. The study will review previous capital plans and identify additional capital upgrades needed to sustainably provide municipal water and wastewater services, stated media release. The study also will “assess infrastructure requirements to accommodate future g
  
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• Clash causes single-vehicle crash, woman charged: Chatham-Kent police

  09-03-2026 17:35 via chathamdailynews.ca
  A woman is charged after a clash between a driver and passenger led to a single-vehicle collision in Chatham Saturday night, said Chatham-Kent police. A 43-year-old Blenheim man, was assaulted while driving and the steering wheel was grabbed during the clash, causing the vehicle to leave Bloomfield Road around 10:15 p.m. and crash into a utility pole, police said. The female passenger, whom police said was under a court order not to communicate with the man driving, was taken to hospital with mi
  
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• York1, Chatham-Kent heading to court March 17 - Petrolia Lambton Independent

  09-03-2026 10:36 via news.google.com
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• Marchers celebrate International Women's Day

  08-03-2026 21:29 via chathamdailynews.ca
  In a loud show of support for International Women’s Day, more than 100 people marched through the streets of downtown Chatham on Sunday. The gathering, consisting of women and men, along with many children, met at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre before making their way down King Street to the Kiwanis Theatre for a free screening of This Women’s Work. Sisters Strain, Karissa and Kat, were behind the hour-long documentary, which highlighted the contributions of local women to the communi
  
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• Nominations sought for this year's Black Excellence Awards

  07-03-2026 21:14 via chathamdailynews.ca
  Continuing its recognition of outstanding contributions to the community, the Chatham-Kent Black Excellence Awards and Gala will return April 18, this time through a collaborative partnership. Slated for the Everest Convention Centre in Chatham, the evening highlights the achievements, leadership and impact of Black individuals throughout Chatham-Kent. “The event celebrates those who are making meaningful contributions in areas such as education, leadership, business, arts, athletics, well
  
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• Nominations open for this year's Black Excellence Awards

  07-03-2026 21:14 via chathamdailynews.ca
  The Chatham-Kent Black Excellence Awards and Gala continues its recognition of outstanding community contributions through a collaborative partnership April 18, organizers say. The evening, highlighting the achievements, leadership and impact of Black individuals throughout Chatham-Kent. will be held at the Everest Convention Centre at 250 National Rd. in Chatham. “The event celebrates those who are making meaningful contributions in areas such as education, leadership, business, arts, ath
  
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• Purple bench recognizes victims of intimate partner violence, trafficking

  07-03-2026 18:39 via chathamdailynews.ca
  A purple bench unveiled in Zonta Park in Chatham on Friday will serve to support and honour victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. The Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent, Chatham-Kent Coordinating Committee to End Violence Against Women and the Chatham Kent Women’s Centre were involved in the initiative, with a gathering held at the downtown King Street park, near the Retro Suites. The bench is the first of several to be installed at various locations across Chatham-Ke
  
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• Purple bench recognizes intimate partner violence, trafficking victims

  07-03-2026 18:39 via chathamdailynews.ca
  A purple bench has been unveiled in Chatham’s Zonta Park  to support and honour victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. The Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent, Chatham-Kent Coordinating Committee to End Violence Against Women and Chatham Kent Women’s Centre were involved in the initiative, with a gathering held at the downtown park on King Street, near Retro Suites. The bench is the first of several to be installed at various locations across Chatham-Kent. &l
  
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• LTVCA keeping an eye on watershed after heavy rain

  07-03-2026 17:15 via chathamdailynews.ca
  Warm weather and heavy rain have conservation authority officials monitoring the Thames River watershed. The watershed received 10-20 mm of rain on Thursday, which was followed up Friday night by an additional 10-20 mm as thunderstorms passed through, said the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority. Another system is expected late Saturday morning that will bring more rain and thunderstorms. An additional 10-20 mm could be seen. “While most of the snow has already melted out of the low
  
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• Chatham-Kent councillor raising safety concerns about stretch of Highway 40 - CTV News

  07-03-2026 01:16 via news.google.com
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• Chatham-Kent pitching itself as potential home for future OHL expansion team - CTV News

  07-03-2026 01:14 via news.google.com
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• Woman charged in Blenheim multi-unit fire receives bail

  06-03-2026 22:32 via chathamdailynews.ca
  A Blenheim woman accused of causing a fire that displaced residents of a multi-unit residential building earlier this year will be released on bail. Jocelyne Charuk, 42, appeared in person in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on Friday. The Crown and defence lawyers made submissions and asked questions of the Windsor-based man proposed as her surety. Charuk is charged with arson with disregard for life in connection to a fire at 83 Talbot St. E. in Blenheim in the early morning of Jan. 16.
  
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• Lancer wrestlers medal at OFSAA - Chatham-Kent Sports Network

  06-03-2026 21:41 via news.google.com
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• Soney’s overtime goal sends Lancers to OFSAA - Chatham-Kent Sports Network

  06-03-2026 20:21 via news.google.com
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• Potential for C-K to host Ontario country music awards

  06-03-2026 19:39 via chathamdailynews.ca
  With the potential for Chatham-Kent to host the Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) Awards, councillors will consider next steps Monday night. A staff report recommends that if the community is selected for the 2028 and 2030 events, administration be authorized to spend up to $60,000 a year on the hosting rights fee and up to $10,000 a year for marketing and event delivery expenses. The CMAO Awards recognize outstanding achievements in Ontario’s country music scene celebratin
  
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• C-K in running to host Ontario country music awards

  06-03-2026 19:39 via chathamdailynews.ca
  With Chatham-Kent in the running to host the Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) Awards, councillors will consider next steps Monday night. In an agenda report, staff recommend that if the community is selected for the 2028 and 2030 events, administration be authorized to spend a maximum of $60,000 a year on the hosting rights fee and up to $10,000 a year for marketing requirements and event delivery expenses. The CMAO Awards recognize outstanding achievements in Ontario’s co
  
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• LKDSB student nutrition programs recognized at Chatham-Kent event - Sydenham Current

  06-03-2026 08:00 via news.google.com
  LKDSB student nutrition programs recognized at Chatham-Kent event  Sydenham Current
  
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• Nutrition program fuels young bodies and minds

  05-03-2026 23:45 via chathamdailynews.ca
  Students who are properly nourished have better odds in the classroom for reaching their true potential, say organizers of VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program. As part of Nutrition Month, the organization held a special presentation at the Retro Suites Thursday with community partners, including those in health care, education and service groups. Guests heard from a local vice-principal and teacher, as well as nutrition program staff, on the impacts of nutrition on school readiness and
  
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• Schinkelshoek two time gold medal winner at OFSAA - Chatham-Kent Sports Network

  05-03-2026 22:10 via news.google.com
  Schinkelshoek two time gold medal winner at OFSAA  Chatham-Kent Sports Network
  
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• C-K job fair draws large crowd to Bradley Centre

  05-03-2026 20:14 via chathamdailynews.ca
  With dozens of employers on hand, and hundreds of positions available, the Chatham-Kent Workforce Week job fair drew a large crowd to the John D. Bradley Centre on Wednesday. Now in its third year, the event featured public and private organizations, spanning numerous sectors, in addition to talks and demonstrations. Matt Keech, Chatham-Kent’s manager of employment services, said as of early that afternoon, the attendance was already close to last year’s figure of 1,400 people, with
  
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• Free gender-based violence support program available in Chatham-Kent - Chatham Daily News

  05-03-2026 19:56 via news.google.com
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• Free gender-based violence support program available in Chatham-Kent

  05-03-2026 19:53 via chathamdailynews.ca
  The John Howard Society of Windsor-Essex County is has launched a free new gender-based violence support initiative available to Chatham-Kent residents. The supportive approach to finding empowerment (SAFE), is a confidential program for people 16 and older who have experienced, been impacted by or are at risk of gender-based violence, said the agency in a media release. Recognizing the rise in gender-based violence, the John Howard Society (JHS) received funding last year to develop the SAFE pr
  
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• Thames River will rise, but risk of ice-jam flooding has passed: LTVCA

  05-03-2026 19:49 via chathamdailynews.ca
  The forecast of rain and unseasonably warm temperatures into early next week is expected to cause some localized flooding along the Thames River watershed. But, there is also some good news. Though the Thames River had developed significant ice cover this winter, there is no ice on the river currently, according to a flood outlook from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority: “It appears that there is no longer a risk of ice-jam-related flooding this season.” Environment Canad
  
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• Maroons earn big win on the road - Chatham-Kent Sports Network

  05-03-2026 19:36 via news.google.com
  Maroons earn big win on the road  Chatham-Kent Sports Network
  
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• Dinelle takes over as Barnstormers bench boss - Chatham-Kent Sports Network

  05-03-2026 05:50 via news.google.com
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• Kenesserie Camp seeks summer staff, volunteers as registration opens

  04-03-2026 22:17 via chathamdailynews.ca
  Spring is around the corner and with summer not far behind, Kenesserie Camp on Lake Erie has opened registration for the season. Kenesserie, Chatham-Kent’s only overnight summer camp, “has been a place where children discover confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships,” executive director Dan Richards said. Since 1903, “Kenesserie Camp has championed a vital mission — a return to nature, fostering resilience, and promoting face-to-face friendships,” he sa
  
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• Kenesserie Camp opens registration seeks summer staff and volunteers

  04-03-2026 22:17 via chathamdailynews.ca
  Spring is around the corner and with summer not far behind, Kenesserie Camp, located along Lake Erie, has opened registration for the season. As Chatham-Kent’s only overnight summer camp, executive director Dan Richards said, “Kenesserie Camp has been a place where children discover confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships.” Since 1903, he said, “Kenesserie Camp has championed a vital mission — a return to nature, fostering resilience, and promoting face-to-f
  
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• PHOTOS: Suzuki and Cullis present theatrical performance of their life

  04-03-2026 17:21 via chathamdailynews.ca
  Internationally acclaimed Canadian environmentalists David Suzuki and Tara Cullis teamed up with Miriam Fernandes and Sturla Alvsvåg to bring What You Won’t Do For Love, a story of love, life and activism, to the Chatham Capitol Theatre Tuesday night. Actors and real-life couple Fernandes and Alvsvåg were part of the onstage dialogue with Suzuki and Cullis, who’ve been a couple for five decades. The performance, presented by Why Not Theatre, encouraged the audience to con
  
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• Media Release – March 3, 2026 - Chatham-Kent Police Service

  04-03-2026 14:50 via news.google.com
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• Fog advisory issued for Chatham-Kent, near zero visibility expected overnight - Sydenham Current

  04-03-2026 03:22 via news.google.com
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• Tree haircut: What’s in store for Chatham-Kent trees? - Chatham Daily News

  03-03-2026 20:55 via news.google.com
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• Tree haircut: What’s in store for Chatham-Kent trees?

  03-03-2026 20:50 via chathamdailynews.ca
  If you’ve seen a lot of tree trimming going on across Chatham-Kent in recent days there is a reason. A comprehensive, proactive tree maintenance and trimming program to enhance public safety, improve streetscapes and protect the long-term health of municipal-owned trees is underway, say municipal officials.This is what’s happeningApproximately 2,000 municipally-owned trees located within road rights-of-way across Chatham-Kent are being professionally trimmed, municipal officials said
  
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• Dom Dinelle takes reins as Chatham-Kent Barnstormers manager - Chatham Daily News

  03-03-2026 19:58 via news.google.com
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• Man charged in Feb. 25 Chatham stabbing: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News

  03-03-2026 18:03 via news.google.com
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• Man charged in Feb. 25 Chatham stabbing: Chatham-Kent police

  03-03-2026 17:55 via chathamdailynews.ca
  A local man has been charged after a Chatham stabbing last month, Chatham-Kent police say. Officers called to a Thames Street residence in Chatham Feb. 25 found a male visitor with multiple stab wounds to his legs, police said. Investigation revealed the male was sleeping when an individual entered the bedroom, stabbed him three times in the legs with an edged weapon, then left in a cab, police said. The injured male was taken to hospital by paramedics. A suspect was arrested Tuesday, polic
  
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• Legal fight over Dresden landfill plan delayed two weeks: Chatham-Kent

  03-03-2026 17:33 via chathamdailynews.ca
  A legal battle to decide if a Mississauga company can bypass municipal planning approval for a proposed massive landfill and recycling centre near Dresden has been delayed, Chatham-Kent says. A civil action between York1 Environmental Waste Solutions and Chatham-Kent, set to begin Tuesday in Chatham Superior Court, has been pushed back to March 17, a municipal release said. “This initial appearance is procedural in nature and will not involve a hearing on the merits of York1’s applic
  
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• Council receives update on Erieau golf cart pilot project, costs

  02-03-2026 23:03 via chathamdailynews.ca
  After a pilot project in Erieau last year, Chatham-Kent councillors heard an update about its golf cart bylaw. Last August, council approved a motion for staff to evaluate the costs and effort needed to administer the program following the 2025 operating season, and report back with the recommended permit fee needed for full cost recovery. In June of 2021, Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation established a pilot program under the Highway Traffic Act to allow golf carts to be used on roads
  
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• Local healthcare champions step up for March Matchness campaign

  02-03-2026 22:16 via chathamdailynews.ca
  Long-time health-care champions Robin and Bob Hockney are making a generous matching donation pledge for the month of March. The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation said the couple will match donations made toward two specific foundation campaigns, up to $50,000 each, through the March Matchness campaign, announced Monday. One is the Our Hospital, Our Future Wallaceburg redevelopment campaign, to modernize the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Wallaceburg site to ensure it continues to meet the n
  
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• May Court Club marks 90 years with donation

  02-03-2026 19:28 via chathamdailynews.ca
  The May Court Club of Chatham celebrated its 90th anniversary by donating $20,000 to the Chatham-Kent Public Library recently. Part of the donation will be directed toward the Chatham branch’s children’s services to add a reading nook, interactive play wall, and a sort-and-stack story kit. The nook will offer children a cozy space for reading and playing, and storage space for picture books. Each panel in the play area will provide interactive elements that help young children explor
  
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• Trillium grant helps Linck buy new phone system, upgrade parking lot

  02-03-2026 19:14 via chathamdailynews.ca
  A $39,400 Ontario Trillium Fund grant has been stretched by Linck Child, Youth and Family Supports to upgrade its communication system and improve its parking lot. Details recently were announced about the agency acquiring a 3CX phone system, popular among public sector users, which provides staff access to calls wherever they are at, including through their computers. “What we had was a very dated legacy phone system and throughout COVID and moving to a more hybrid model, we needed to mod
  
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• Coldest Night of the Year marks 10th year in C-K; raises $70,000

  02-03-2026 16:39 via chathamdailynews.ca
  NeighbourLink Chatham-Kent celebrated its 10th year of holding a Coldest Night of the Year walk Saturday that included hitting its $70,000 fundraising goal. About 150 people registered for the event, which began at the Grace Christian Reformed Church on Tweedsmuir Avenue West in Chatham, before participants head out on either a five-kilometre or two-kilometre route. Managing director Al Baker said NeighbourLink began participating in the Coldest Night of the Year after receiving a call to be ask
  
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• Hero recognition: Chatham-Kent staffer jumped into action during 2025 apartment fire - AM 800 CKLW

  01-03-2026 13:22 via news.google.com
  Hero recognition: Chatham-Kent staffer jumped into action during 2025 apartment fire  AM 800 CKLW
  
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• Plant swap returns to Chatham library, seed libraries start soon after

  28-02-2026 18:53 via chathamdailynews.ca
  Plants are a sure sign of spring and the Chatham library branch is gearing up to host its second annual plant swap on Saturday, March 14. No registration is required for the event that begins at 10 a.m. when patrons are invited to bring in plants before the swap begins at 11 a.m., said organizer library technician Amy Hillman. “The amazing thing with the swap is the excitement and anticipating that the participants bring with them,” Hillman said. She added last year participants came
  
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• Chatham library roots for big plant swap turnout, seed libraries' return

  28-02-2026 18:53 via chathamdailynews.ca
  Plants are a sure sign of spring and the Chatham library branch is gearing up for its second annual plant swap on Saturday, March 14. No registration is required for the event that begins at 10 a.m. when patrons are invited to bring in plants before the swap begins at 11 a.m., said organizer Amy Hillman, a library technician. “The amazing thing with the swap is the excitement and anticipating that the participants bring with them,” Hillman said. Last year, participants came in 10 to
  
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• Lambton-Kent NTS Dramafest coming to stage of Chatham Capitol Theatre

  28-02-2026 17:55 via chathamdailynews.ca
  The artistic talents of students from Chatham-Kent high schools will soon be in the spotlight. Local high school students and staff have been working hard to write and rehearse the plays they will present during the Lambton Kent National Theatre School Dramafest, being held March 10 to March 12 at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. The performances begin at 6 p.m. each night. Formerly the Sears Drama Festival, the Ontario National Theatre School DramaFest is marking 80 years since it began in 1946 wit
  
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