Chatham-Kent news

• Public meeting an update on pushback on proposed landfill near Dresden

  10-06-2026 22:36 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is holding a public meeting to discuss ongoing efforts to push back against a proposed waste and landfill project by York1 Environmental Waste Solutions Inc. near Dresden.The meeting will be held Wednesday, June 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ken Houston Agricultural Centre, at 1212 North St. in Dresden.There has been strong public opposition to York1’s plans for an eight-hectare (20-acre) landfill with 1.62 million cubic metres of waste capacity and a ma
  
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• CK VOTES: Chad Carnie running for council in Ward 2 South East Kent

  10-06-2026 20:08 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name: Chad CarnieAge: 38Ward: 2 Why are you running for council? I feel that it would be more productive to be the person who represents the people of Ward 2 rather than just voting for one. As a lifetime Ward 2 resident it’s important to me that our area is seen and heard. This is my home, I love it, and I’ll treat it with respect. What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? I would like council to focus more on revenue-generating projects. Over the last few year
  
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• Chatham's do Forno named to Portuguese Canadian Walk of Fame

  10-06-2026 18:49 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Antonio do Forno, who worked tirelessly for the Portuguese Canadian community in Chatham and beyond all his life, has been inducted to the Portuguese Canadian Walk of Fame.Do Forno, who died Oct. 12, 2025 at age 90, was inducted posthumously in the builder category at a ceremony this month.Walk founder Manuel DaCosta said do Forno left a legacy of “community spirit of community building” and was a man “who never stopped thinking of others and working for others.”Do Forno
  
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• Council moves ahead with housing strategy

  10-06-2026 16:32 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  To help capitalize on senior government funding, Chatham-Kent councillors voted to move ahead with the strategic housing action plan.While no spending was approved on Monday, council adopted the 2026–2050 plan as the municipality’s long‑term framework, with recommendations referred to the 2027 budget update, 2028-2031 multi-year budget, long-term asset management plan and reports to council for further review and approvals.“This approach ensures council retains full cont
  
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• Heat warning issued for Chatham-Kent, could last to Saturday

  10-06-2026 14:52 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A heat warning has been issued by Environment Canada that could last until Saturday.Maximum temperatures are expected to be near 31 C, while minimum temperatures are expected to be near 21 C and Humidex values will be between 36 and 40 C, said a media release from Chatham-Kent Public Health.In high temperatures and humidity, your body may not be able to cool properly which can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke, the health unit warned.Symptoms of heat-related illness may include: rapid
  
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