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• Complaints prompt enhanced enforcement of C-K’s campaign sign bylaw

  04-07-2026 23:51 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Enforcement of the election campaign sign bylaw is being enhanced due to numerous complaints received through 311 about improperly placed election signs, says Chatham-Kent officials.“This by-law, which has existed unchanged since 2009, is intended to balance candidates’ ability to campaign while ensuring signs do not create safety hazards for drivers, cyclists or pedestrians,” states a Municipality of Chatham-Kent media release.Election signs have been removed during past elec
  
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• Belgian exchange student turns award into generous gift for fellow student

  04-07-2026 15:51 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A Belgian exchange student has been recognized for her technical skills along with teamwork, sportsmanship and generosity.Thea Givair, who recently completed Grade 12 while attending John McGregor Secondary School, received the Mechanic’s Hand Tool Award given annually to the top student in the Transportation Technology class, said a Lambton Kent District School Board media release.The award recognizes excellence in academic achievement, technical skills, responsibility, initiative, teamw
  
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• CK Votes: Melissa Harrigan running for council in South West Kent

  04-07-2026 14:12 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name: Melissa HarriganAge: 39Ward: 1Why are you running for council?I am running because I believe deeply in our communities and the people who call them home and I see the strength, resilience, and potential of our small towns and rural communities. It has been a privilege to serve as a councillor for the last two terms, and I want to continue to bring a positive, collaborative voice to the table to move our communities forward, together.What are some important issues you plan to address if el
  
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• Storm wreaks havoc across CK; Ribfest shutdown, resuming Saturday

  04-07-2026 04:46 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A powerful storm, prompting tornado warnings from Environment Canada, wreaked havoc across Chatham-Kent early Friday night.The gusting, swirling winds and deluge of rain sent people scrambling for cover, who were enjoying the first night of Chatham-Kent Ribfest in downtown Chatham’s Tecumseh Park.The storm toppled trees and blew over tables and structures erected by vendors.Ribfest organizer Chris Glassford said everything was going well; the sun was out, the band 40 Hours Over was perfor
  
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• Storm slams Chatham-Kent, leaves path of damage: 'Pretty crazy'

  04-07-2026 04:46 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A powerful storm swept through Chatham-Kent Friday night leaving a line of damage in its path along Communication Road between Blenheim and Shrewsbury.“It kind of seems like a tornado touched down here,” said Sara Coutts, referring to an uprooted tree and other trees toppled on the property of her childhood home where her mother still lives.The Chatham resident said no one was home when the storm swept through, but a family friend called Saturday morning after seeing the damage at t
  
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• Storm slams Chatham-Kent, causes chaos at Ribfest: 'Pretty crazy'

  04-07-2026 04:46 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A powerful storm swept through Chatham-Kent Friday night, toppling trees, flooding roads and forcing people to run for cover at an outdoor festival.The gusting, swirling winds and deluge of rain sent people scrambling for cover at Chatham-Kent Ribfest in downtown Chatham’s Tecumseh Park.Powerful winds toppled trees and blew over tables and tents erected by vendors.Ribfest organizer Chris Glassford said everything was going well before the storm hit: the sun was out and the band 40 Hours O
  
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