Chatham-Kent news

• 30th anniversary of historic Tony Cohen Freedom Walk stopping in Chatham-Kent

  02-07-2026 17:50 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  The Tony Cohen Freedom Walk 2026 will visit Chatham-Kent for three days as part of the 30th anniversary of his historic 750-kilometre journey retracing one of the routes travelled by freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad.Cohen walked from Maryland to Canada in 1996 “to honour the courage and determination of those who risked everything in search of freedom,” said a media release.Cohen is returning accompanied by the Harriet Tubman Journey to Freedom sculpture, a 2.7-metre (
  
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• Dave Epp named rural development shadow minister

  02-07-2026 16:47 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham-Kent–Leamington’s federal representative was recently appointed as the official Opposition’s shadow minister for rural development.MP Dave Epp, who has served the riding since 2019, said he was “honoured and grateful” for the chance to take on the role.“It is a welcome opportunity to now advance and advocate not only for the people of Chatham-Kent–Leamington, but for rural and remote Canadians from coast to coast to coast,” he said in a re
  
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• Call about pepper spray threat leads to weapons, drug charges

  02-07-2026 16:29 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A woman faces numerous weapons and drug charges after a clash involving pepper spray in Wallaceburg on Wednesday, said Chatham-Kent police.Officers were called to a Gillard Street address at 7:46 p.m. regarding a threat made to pepper spray a person, police said.A suspect was located and arrested, police said.During the arrest, police found a firearm and suspected fentanyl, police said.A 37-year-old Chatham-Kent woman is charged with:Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm Two counts of
  
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