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• Chatham-Kent council hits pause on possible ARTspace move

  14-07-2026 20:07 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham’s ARTspace will stay put for up to two years, to allow more discussions about what its future may look like, Chatham-Kent council has decided.East Kent Coun. Morena McDonald won support for her call to pause a proposed relocation to the Chatham Cultural Centre, and develop alternatives – including options for updated management models – in consultation with a newly developed community advisory group, at Monday’s council meeting.Artists from across Chatham-Kent ha
  
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• Air quality warning prompts Chatham-Kent closures, relief centres opening doors

  16-07-2026 18:19 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  The ongoing air quality warning resulted in the interruption of some services Thursday, as well as the opening of sites for people to seek relief.Wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario moved into the area recently, with residents urged to use caution, particularly vulnerable populations including seniors, children and those with health concerns.All municipal waste depots were closed Thursday, including Wallaceburg and Harwich, as well as Chatham’s leaf and yard depot.All outdoor pools i
  
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• CKHA names new patient and family advisory council co-chair

  16-07-2026 15:25 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has announced a new co-chair for its patient and family advisory council. Crystal Doherty, a volunteer patient experience adviser, assumes her new post Sept. 1. She will work with the patient relations specialist and patient experience and communications director to lead patient- and family-centred care at the hospital group, a release said. Doherty is a mother of two and a university student pursuing a degree in Indigenous social work. She joined the patient and fa
  
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• Municipal staff to study next steps for Chatham-Kent buildings

  16-07-2026 15:24 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham-Kent staff will study and report back on next steps for several municipal buildings, council has decided.These reports will also discuss the relocation of Chatham-Kent Fire Station 1 and the redevelopment of the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent site.Updated appraisals will be sought next year for the civic centre, Chatham library, library parking lot and Station 1 to inform the property disposition process.“This will be for the next council, not this council,&rdqu
  
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• CK VOTES: Mark Childs running for council in Ward 5 Wallaceburg

  15-07-2026 20:29 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name: Mark ChildsAge: 65Ward: 5 Why are you running for council? I have always tried to do my part in helping others in our community. Now, I believe its time to take it to the next level. I might not always have the answers, but I will dig deep and get you the answers. Honesty and transparency are two things I bring to the table along with a passion for Wallaceburg. I have begun an intense self-education of all things municipal to allow me to better serve the community. When I do something, I
  
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• Air quality warning issued for Chatham-Kent due to wildfires

  15-07-2026 18:06 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Poor air quality in Chatham-Kent is expected this week, as wildfire smoke from northwestern Ontario moves into the area.An orange-level air quality warning was issued, with residents urged to use caution when outdoors.“Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health, even at low concentrations,” the health unit said. “Additionally, people with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at h
  
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• Make an informed choice when visiting a public beach this summer: Nesathurai

  14-07-2026 20:21 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  People looking to enjoy Chatham-Kent’s public beaches should ask some questions before wading in the water. Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, the municipality’s medical officer of health, gave a presentation at Monday’s board of health meeting, where he said the monthly testing of beach water only provides a snapshot of the time when the water samples were collected. The public health unit sends the samples in for testing for a bacteria called E. coli, but other bacteria and parasites c
  
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• Londoner faces charges after wild Chatham home invasion, struggle and gunshot

  13-07-2026 22:32 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A London man faces robbery, drug and weapons charges after a wild Saturday night home invasion in which a witness struggled with and detained a suspect who pulled a gun, which went off, Chatham-Kent police say.Officers responding to a reported home invasion at a Taylor Avenue address in Chatham about 9 p.m. learned two suspects entered the residence and demanded property from the occupant before fleeing, police said.“The incident escalated into a disturbance involving multiple individuals
  
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• PHOTOS: Mitchell's Bay Open anglers take to the water

  12-07-2026 19:02 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Eighty-five teams took to the waters of Lake St. Clair on Friday and Saturday for the 12th annual Canadian Tire Mitchell’s Bay Open bass tournament.A large crowd was on hand for the weigh-in at Mitchell’s Bay Marine Park, with anglers posing for photos in front of the leader board.Veteran U.S. tournament fishers also took part, including Ohio residents Alex Redwine and Jeremy Reese, Michigan residents Mark Modrak and Mike Trombly, and Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame inductee Steve C
  
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• Sun shines on newcomers at Kingston Park picnic

  12-07-2026 01:07 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  With Mother Nature co-operating, numerous cultures were celebrated at Chatham’s Kingston Park during the annual newcomer picnic.Organized by Adult Language and Learning, Saturday’s event featured activities, games and lunch, and plenty of soccer.The community non-profit organization helps provide settlement assistance, as well as language courses. Networking events help them feel welcome, create relationships, and also promote Chatham-Kent’s diversity.“Couldn’t be
  
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• Sun shines on newcomers at annual picnic

  12-07-2026 01:07 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  With Mother Nature co-operating, numerous cultures were celebrated at Chatham’s Kingston Park during the annual newcomer picnic.Organized by Adult Language and Learning, Saturday’s event featured activities, games and lunch, and of course, plenty of soccer.The community non-profit organization helps provide settlement assistance, as well as language courses. Networking events help them feel welcome, create relationships, and also promote Chatham-Kent’s diversity.“Couldn&
  
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• Surprise, bro!: Airport cafe operator's sibling drops by unexpectedly - from China

  11-07-2026 16:17 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Amid the lunch rush at his new restaurant, Brian Morgan wasn’t expecting the visitor who greeted him in the dining room.His brother, Justin, had flown in from China as a surprise, joining other relatives Friday at the recently opened Hangar 6 Cafe at Chatham-Kent airport.Brian, who thought Justin wasn’t coming home this year, walked out of the kitchen and gave his brother a big hug.“It’s great. I didn’t think he was coming down. I don’t get to see him as much
  
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• Brotherly surprise from China at new airport cafe

  11-07-2026 16:17 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  In the middle of the lunch hour rush at his new restaurant, Brian Morgan wasn’t expecting the visitor who greeted him in the dining room.His brother, Justin, had flown in from China as a surprise, with the family on hand Friday at Hangar 6 Cafe, which recently opened at the Chatham-Kent airport.Brian, who thought Justin wasn’t coming home this year, walked out of the kitchen and gave his brother a big hug.“It’s great. I didn’t think he was coming down. I don’
  
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• Wallaceburg man faces multiple weapons charges

  10-07-2026 21:32 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A Wallaceburg man faces multiple weapons charges after a recent traffic stop, provincial police say.Following a traffic stop in Tilbury, Police searched a property on July 7.A 32-year-old man was arrested and charged with the following:Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code. Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm. Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (three counts). Failure to comply with release order. Carrying a concealed prohibited
  
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• Little change in Chatham-Kent home sales in June

  09-07-2026 22:11 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham-Kent home sales changed little from the same time last year, despite a surge in new listings in June, real estate officials say.The number of homes sold through the MLS system of the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors totalled 115 units last month, down just 0.9 per cent (one sale) from June 2025.Home sales were 3.5 per cent below the five-year average and 14.7 per cent below the 10-year average for the month. On a year-to-date basis, home sales totalled 593 units during the first six
  
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• Chatham-Kent staff seek to outline next steps for municipal buildings

  09-07-2026 19:36 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham-Kent staff will recommend future reports to council concerning next steps for several municipal buildings at Monday’s meeting.If approved, these reports would discuss the relocation of Chatham-Kent Fire Station 1 and the redevelopment of the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent site.Staff also will ask council for authorization to seek updated appraisals next year for the civic centre, Chatham library, library parking lot and Station 1 to inform the property dispositi
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash in North Buxton: Police

  09-07-2026 18:57 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A two-vehicle crash in North Buxton has claimed the life of a 31-year-old motorcyclist, Chatham-Kent police say.Emergency crews were called to A.D. Shadd Road and Ninth Line after a northbound motorbike and a southbound vehicle collided about 12:40 p.m., police said. The rider suffered fatal injuries; the other driver was unhurt.A.D. Shadd Road was closed for several hours while officers investigated, police said. It has since reopened.“The police service would like to extend its deepest
  
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• New medical residents training at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance

  09-07-2026 16:30 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Four new medical residents have begun their post-graduate training at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Neelesh Taticherala, Sanya Sharar, Amanjot Kaur and Murad Mun are working with the hospital’s health-care team while they complete the clinical portion of their medical training, a news release said. “Chatham-Kent offers an exceptional learning environment where residents can build confidence, expand their clinical skills and become part of a collaborative health care team,” Zek
  
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• Zonta Club unveils new purple bench in Chatham

  08-07-2026 21:32 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  As a symbol of hope and remembrance, the Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent has unveiled a new purple bench, this time on the property of Grand West Homeopathy.The bench joins the global purple bench project, also known as Barb’s Bench, an initiative that honours victims of domestic and family violence while encouraging conversations about prevention, support and awareness.Club member Brigitte Davis, owner and operator of Grand West Homeopathy, offered her property as the permanent home for the b
  
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• Ground breaks for Wallaceburg housing project

  08-07-2026 18:49 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Construction for a 72-unit mixed-income housing development in Wallaceburg is underway.The federal and provincial governments officially announced more than $6.7 million in combined funding, through the Ontario priorities housing initiative (OPHI) and the Canada-Ontario community housing initiative (COCHI), during a groundbreaking event held this week.Located at 199 Westcourt Blvd., the project will transform a vacant, municipally-owned site into a housing development consisting of 50 affordabl
  
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• 30th anniversary of Freedom Walk swings through Chatham-Kent

  08-07-2026 16:05 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Maryland-based historian Tony Cohen admits his reasons for walking are different from when he first made the journey three decades ago.The Tony Cohen Freedom Walk 2026 is in Chatham-Kent for three days as part of the 30th anniversary of his historic 750-kilometre trek, which retraced one of the routes freedom seekers travelled along the Underground Railroad.“When I did it 30 years ago, I was this budding, upstart historian, who had two months between jobs to go do something,” the 62
  
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• CK VOTES: Albert Pilbeam running for council in Ward 2 South East Kent

  07-07-2026 23:47 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name: Albert PilbeamAge: 54Ward: 2 Why are you running for council? For more than 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving the people of Chatham-Kent as a police sergeant, volunteer firefighter, youth sports coach, community volunteer, and now as manager of campus safety at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown campus. Every role has been about serving people, solving problems, and giving back to the community.My wife and I chose Chatham-Kent as the place to build our lives, raise our fa
  
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• Sydenham River slope stabilization project open for comment

  07-07-2026 21:59 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Municipality of Chatham-Kent staff members have identified their preferred option for stabilizing a section of the slope on the Sydenham River in Dresden, but the public can weigh in before work moves forward. The area in question is near 455 and 459 Sydenham St. in Dresden. According to an engineering report, the pavement on the street is in “poor condition” and there is some soil loss on the riverbank. The wire and wood guardrail is also considered to be in poor condition and requ
  
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• Woman charged after people threatened with hammer

  07-07-2026 17:55 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A 41-year-old Chatham woman faces multiple charges after residents were threatened in the night by a person with a hammer, police said.A person with a hammer banged on the door of a residence on Burton street on Tuesday around 1:50 a.m. and threatened to kill the occupants and smash all the windows, police said. The person was bound by conditions not to possess weapons.A Chatham woman, who is bound by release conditions not to possess weapons, is charged with:Possession of a weapon for a danger
  
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• Planned hydro outage slated for Friday

  07-07-2026 16:40 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is advising residents of a planned Hydro One power outage scheduled for Friday, to allow crews to complete essential maintenance on the local electrical system.The planned outage will take place from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is expected to affect approximately 613 Hydro One customers, according to a municipal media release.“The work is part of Hydro One’s ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the local electricity grid, helping ensure the safe and rel
  
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• Crime Stoppers reminds residents to protect their vehicles

  06-07-2026 22:13 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  With summer vacations and road trips come opportunities for thieves, and Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is urging residents to protect their vehicles.While organized theft is more common in larger cities, crimes of opportunity continue to occur in the community.Unlocked vehicles in driveways, shopping centres, parks and other recreational areas are often targeted, especially if valuable items are left inside.“Auto theft is a very real problem for people, especially those who may be travellin
  
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• CK VOTES: Denise Maynard running for council in South East Kent

  06-07-2026 19:07 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name : Denise MaynardAge: 41Ward : 2 Why are you running for council? I am a single mother, neighbour and long‑time community volunteer running to provide pragmatic, accountable representation for residents living paycheque to paycheque, carrying debt, and struggling to cover basic needs. I’m not a career politician; I bring lived experience, practical skills, and a commitment to policies that protect families and strengthen small communities. What are some important issues you plan
  
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• Extra services offered for area residents cleaning up storm damage

  05-07-2026 20:27 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is temporarily providing additional yard waste disposal and curbside brush collection services to help residents affected by the recent storm.A powerful storm ripped through the region Friday night leaving a trail of branches in communities across Chatham-Kent that were snapped off trees by strong winds that also caused many trees to be uprooted.The Harwich Leaf and Yard Depot, located at 21633 Communication Rd., will open Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, in
  
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• PHOTOS: Sun shines on Chatham-Kent Ribfest

  05-07-2026 00:20 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham-Kent Ribfest may have got off to a rough start after a powerful storm halted the event Friday night, but it was back in full swing on Saturday thanks to some sunny weather and hard work by organizers.The ribbers are set up in Chatham’s Tecumseh Park offering delicious ribs and chicken and there is a full line up of entertainment including plenty of activities for the children.Saturday night’s headline act is KISS tribute band Destroyer, who are slated to hit the stage at 8:3
  
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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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