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• Taylor Avenue tenants discuss renoviction worries

  23-07-2026 20:57 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Fearing possible renovictions in their future, tenants at 43 and 49 Taylor Ave. in Chatham gathered Wednesday evening to learn more, as well as discuss next steps.An information session, facilitated by the concerned father of one of the residents, was held outside the building, with about 40 people in attendance.Doug Wilson, whose son lives at 49 Taylor Ave., said there are currently 21 units in each apartment building, with plans to add 14 to each, creating micro-bachelor units at a higher pri
  
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• CK VOTES: Lauren Aziz running for council in Ward 3 North East Kent

  23-07-2026 19:57 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name: Lauren AzizAge: 30Ward: 3 Why are you running for council? After advocating alongside my neighbours in my ward regarding proposed wind turbine projects last year, I left feeling discouraged and frustrated. During such an important vote, only one of our two ward councillors attended and cast a vote. That experience reinforced how essential it is to have representation that is present, engaged and accountable.Many of my neighbours shared the same concern. Our community deserves someone who
  
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• Upcoming public events to commemorate 1957 Dresden tragedy

  23-07-2026 17:15 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Members of the public will be able to commemorate the six Dutch immigrant workers killed in a 1957 workplace disaster in Dresden.Tragedy Forgotten is a week-long exhibit beginning Aug. 9 at Turns and Tales in downtown Chatham. There also will be a special presentation about the documentary Dresden 1957 at the Capitol Theatre on Aug. 14, the anniversary of the excavation collapse that claimed the lives of the workers.The disaster occurred during construction of a pumping station beside the Syden
  
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• Council to receive quarterly updates on Chatham-Kent Hub project 

  23-07-2026 16:24 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham-Kent council will receive quarterly reports on the status of the Chatham-Kent Community Hub project.Chatham Coun. Alysson Story recently put forward a motion asking for regular updates on the financial, schedule and site status of the $52.8 million project. The motion passed 16-0.Storey said the purpose of the motion was to ensure the project was on time and on budget.“This is, from my perspective, not the purpose or opportunity to discuss the hub and where your position might be
  
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