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• BrewFest CK marks five years

  12-06-2026 22:20 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  An annual celebration of local breweries, as well as everything summer has to offer, is set to mark its fifth anniversary in Chatham-Kent.BrewFest CK will kick off July 11, with the multi-week festival featuring special events at each establishment, presented by TekSavvy Solutions Inc.These include SummerFest at Sons of Kent Brewing Co. (July 11); Eaufest at Bayside Brewing Co. (Aug. 8); FarmFest at Red Barn Brewing Co. (Sept. 5); and RiverFest at Glasstown Brewing Co. (Sept. 12).To mark the fi
  
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• Health alliance recognizes service excellence

  12-06-2026 18:51 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham-Kent Health Alliance honoured staff, physicians and volunteers during its annual awards of excellence held recently.This year’s ceremony was held at the Links of Kent Golf Club and Event Centre.Long-standing service also was highlighted, with Cheryl Jarecsni and Sandra VanHyfte recognized for 45 years. Six employees were recognized for 40 years of service, nine employees for 35 years of service, and 10 employees for 30 years of service.Guests of honour also included 96 five-year,
  
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• CK VOTES: Mark Huston running for council in Ward 3 North East Kent

  12-06-2026 17:31 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name: Mark HustonAge: 46Ward: 3 Why are you running for council? Chatham-Kent has a great deal of opportunity, but faces many challenges. We have a great deal of infrastructure which needs to be maintained, but only a limited amount of funds. I hope my experience over the years as a farmer and as a representative serving farmers will help cultivate trust in my abilities, as my children grow in the same community that I have grown up in. What are some important issues you plan to address if elec
  
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• High school students run successful Relay for Life event; learn life lessons

  12-06-2026 15:00 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A student-led Relay for Life event organized by a Grade 12 leadership class at Blenheim District secondary school more than doubled its fundraising goal.More than $18,100 was raised for the Canadian Cancer Society from the recent event, surpassing the fundraising $8,000 goal, said a Lambton Kent District school board media release.The student-planned event that ran more than 12 hours, included students participating in games, activities, doing laps around the track, sharing meals and having &ld
  
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