Chatham-Kent news

• CK VOTES: Anthony Ceccacci running for council in Ward 2 South East Kent

  31-07-2026 17:47
  
  Name: Anthony CeccacciAge: 48Ward: 2 Why are you running for Council? I am running because I believe in bringing people together to get things done. My goal has never been to be a career politician. Instead, I want to be a strong advocate for local families, businesses, and the communities that make Chatham-Kent, South Kent such a special place to call home. With recent ward boundary changes, it is more important than ever to have an experienced and passionate voice at the table. With our reduc
  
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• Real settings enhance police training; community partners appreciated

  31-07-2026 15:16
  
  The Chatham-Kent Police Service has its own training facilities, but being in real settings can go a long way to enhance training.That has been the case this past week with officers from Chatham-Kent and some surrounding police services taking part in immediate rapid deployment training at the former Georges P. Vanier elementary school in south Chatham.“Training is always good, but it’s better when you can use realistic and actual training locations,” said Sgt. Jay Williams wi
  
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• Canadian publisher releasing local author’s first novel

  31-07-2026 15:13
  
  A Chatham-Kent author has landed a deal with a notable Canadian publisher of children’s books. Sarah Van Goethem’s debut novel, The Witch of the Dark Wood, will be released on Sept. 1 through Kids Can Press, the publisher known for the Franklin the Turtle and Scaredy Squirrel series. “They are the biggest indie kids’ publisher in Canada, so it feels fantastic being part of something that is super great,” Van Goethem said. The middle grade novel, written for childre
  
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