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• Chatham-Kent kidney walk set for Sept. 20

  25-08-2026 22:28 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham is one of many Ontario communities participating in the annual Kidney Walk in September. The local event from the Kidney Foundation of Canada will be held Sept. 20 at Mud Creek Park. Registration is at 12 p.m. with a 1 p.m. start time. Held in 30 locations in Ontario, the Kidney Walk is meant to raise funds for the foundation while recognizing people with kidney disease, celebrating a transplant or honouring the memory of loved ones, a release from the foundation said. “It’s
  
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• Eighty-six candidates seek seats on restructured Chatham-Kent council

  25-08-2026 18:17 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  There will be plenty of new faces on the restructured Chatham-Kent council that will be in place after the upcoming municipal election.And there is no shortage of candidates for voters to choose from with seven candidates vying to be mayor and 79 candidates running for council.The new, restructured council will have 14 council seats, plus the mayor’s seat, in eight wards, up from the current six wards. This is three less seats than the current council structure of one mayor and 17 council
  
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• Newly formed CK Growth Alliance hosting municipal candidate open house

  25-08-2026 16:56 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A coalition of organizations that aims to be a collaborative voice on a variety of local issues will introduce itself to the community by hosting a municipal candidate open house in September.The Chatham-Kent Growth Alliance (CKGA) is a coalition of leaders representing agriculture, business, housing, real estate and property rights that has come together under a shared vision for the future.The CKGA has identified four priority areas essential to Chatham-Kent’s continued growth and compe
  
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• Water transmission line repairs prompts request to reduce water use in Chatham

  25-08-2026 12:45 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission is asking Chatham residents to minimize non-essential water use until Friday while repairs are completed on a major water transmission line supplying the Chatham Water Treatment Plant.“Residents can continue to use water for normal household needs, including drinking, cooking, bathing and other essential purposes,” said a PUC media release.However, customers are asked to help conserve the water supply by reducing or postponing activities
  
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• PUC asks more communities to conserve water while repairs made to transmission line

  25-08-2026 12:45 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission has expanded its request for residents and businesses to conserve water use until Friday while planned repairs are completed on a major water transmission line supplying the Chatham water treatment plant.On Monday, the utility asked Chatham residents and businesses to minimize water use. However, a media release from the PUC Wednesday morning requested water conservation efforts by residents and businesses in these communities:Grande Pointe Pain Cour
  
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• CK Votes: Emery Huszka running for council in Ward 3 North East Kent

  24-08-2026 20:43 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name: Emery HuszkaAge: 55Ward: 3Why are you running for council?“Roads need proper attention.” That was the overwhelming feedback I received from people when I announced my intentions to run. I respect this community and appreciate everything it has provided my family. As my life reaches autumn, it’s time to pay it back by putting my experiences to work, bring a strong rural/agricultural perspective to Chatham-Kent council and offer a package no other candidate can. We must im
  
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• Former Navistar employee reunion being held Sept. 10

  24-08-2026 19:01 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Former Navistar truck assembly plant employees are invited to the annual reunion banquet being held Sept. 10 at the Moose Lodge in Chatham.Formerly held for retirees, organizer Cy Addley said the event is open to anyone who worked at the plant, which closed in 2009.He said the reunion is a great time to catch up with people with whom they’ve worked for much of their life and enjoy a good meal and a few drinks together.Other than a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the reunion
  
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• Chatham man critically injured in single-vehicle crash

  24-08-2026 17:07 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham-Kent police are seeking help regarding a single-vehicle crash that critically injured a Chatham man.A vehicle lost control and left Centre Side Road at Pioneer Line and entered the ditch on Saturday, Aug. 22, police said.The driver, who sustained significant, life-threatening injuries, was taken to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and later transported to Victoria Hospital in London, police said.Due to the severity of the collision and injuries sustained, the traffic management unit has tak
  
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• PHOTOS: Rain holds off for CK Pride parade

  22-08-2026 22:35 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Despite threatening weather in the forecast, the rain held off for the annual CK Pride Parade, which made its way through downtown Chatham on Saturday. First responders, local businesses and community organizations were among the many groups taking part. Trevor Terfloth photos.
  
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• Chamber seeks co-ordinated response in wake of new U.S. tariffs

  22-08-2026 21:05 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Calling for a measured and co-ordinated response following the breakdown of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce is also hoping that economic resilience will be a key issue this municipal election.With the U.S. imposing 50 per cent tariffs on approximately $28 billion in Canadian goods, the federal government has announced a dollar-for-dollar response and more support for affected businesses and workers.The chamber said it supports Canada’s efforts to prote
  
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• CK VOTES: Loree Bailey running for council in Ward 5 Wallaceburg

  22-08-2026 17:53 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name: Loree BaileyAge: 50Ward: 5 Why are you running for council? Wallaceburg is my home, and I genuinely care about what happens here and the people. I’ve been involved in hands-on ways — from starting Wallaceburg’s first community meal and helping create a free food pantry, to volunteering, working in nursing, supporting people experiencing homelessness, and leading community services.I’ve spent time listening and seeing firsthand where our systems work and where peopl
  
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• Man charged with assault, uttering threats: Chatham-Kent police

  21-08-2026 19:51 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A Chatham man faces multiple charges, including some related to historical assault allegations, Chatham-Kent police say.Officers responding to a Thursday complaint of a man threatening a woman learned of several alleged historical incidents of physical assaults, threats and forcible confinement between August and December 2024, said police, who arrested a suspect.A man, 42, is charged with three counts of assault, two counts of uttering death threats and single counts of assault causing bodily
  
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• Catholic board sells Chatham's former Georges P. Vanier school

  21-08-2026 18:35 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  St. Clair Catholic District school board is selling the former Georges P. Vanier school in Chatham to Conseil scolaire Viamonde for $1.6 million.Catholic board trustees approved sale of the property, located at 20 Cecile Ave. in the city’s south end, at a special board meeting on Aug. 10, the board said in a release. The transaction was to close on Monday, Aug. 24.Conseil scolaire Viamonde is the French-language public school board for Southwestern Ontario and the greater Golden Horseshoe
  
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• Council OK's $1.56M land buy for Blenheim ball complex, reservoir

  21-08-2026 17:53 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham-Kent is buying 32 acres (13 hectares) of land for a new four-diamond baseball complex and a replacement Public Utilities Commission reservoir in Blenheim. Council recently approved the $1.56-million land purchase at 9267 Allison Line. About $1.4 million will be covered by a grant from the Hydro One community benefit reserve, and the remaining $146,718 will be drawn from the PUC water facilities lifecycle reserve. South Kent Coun. Anthony Ceccacci said he has received some of the most po
  
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• Mitchell's Bay residents soon can use town's name as mailing address

  21-08-2026 14:50 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  After the municipality requested the change, Mitchell’s Bay residents can soon use their town’s name as their mailing address.Canada Post has agreed to update the mailing place name, a release said.Beginning in October, residents who now use “Dover Centre” in their mailing address will instead use “Mitchell’s Bay.” Postal codes and all other details will remain the same.“This change recognizes Mitchell’s Bay as the distinct and proud communi
  
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• Nomination deadline approaching for prospective candidates

  20-08-2026 20:47 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Interested in running in the 2026 municipal election? The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has issued a reminder that the nomination period will close Friday at 2 p.m.Nominations must be completed using the forms located on the municipal candidate information page and must be filed with the municipal clerk by appointment only, stated a media release.The nomination form must also be signed by the candidate and be accompanied with 25 endorsement signatures.A nomination filing fee of $200 for the mayo
  
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• CK VOTES: Civic election nominations close Friday

  20-08-2026 20:47 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Interested in running in the 2026 municipal election? Chatham-Kent has issued a reminder that nominations close Friday at 2 p.m.Nominations must be completed using forms available on the municipal candidate information page and must be filed with the municipal clerk by appointment only, a release said.The nomination form must be signed by the candidate and accompanied by 25 endorsement signatures.A filing fee of $200 for mayor and $100 for councillor or school board trustee must accompany the n
  
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• Chatham-Kent wins AMO award for transitional cabin project

  20-08-2026 15:16 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A transitional housing project has earned Chatham-Kent an award from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. The Pathways on Park transitional cabin project, an initiative meant to address homelessness, received the Peter J. Marshall Municipal Innovation Award during the AMO conference in Ottawa Tuesday. The award recognizes municipal governments that demonstrate excellence through innovative approaches that improve capital or operating efficiency, strengthen service delivery and create e
  
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• Third annual CK Can Jam mural festival kicks off Sunday

  19-08-2026 21:47 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Now in its third year, CK Can Jam will continue to bring a creative flair to outdoor spaces, while promoting public art.The week-long mural festival, which kick off Sunday, Aug. 23, will feature a dozen artists working on 11 murals.Organizers Sarah Steele, Shannon Young and Corey Ravenscroft are involved in the initiative, which has seen growing community interest since it began in 2024.“It’s a little easier. We know what to expect, we know what mistakes we’ve made,” Ste
  
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• Lake Erie cargo ferry proposed between Wheatley and Cleveland

  18-08-2026 23:06 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A Wheatley company and the Port of Cleveland are proposing a Lake Erie cargo ferry to transport goods between Canada and the U.S. Milo Harbour Inc. and the port have signed a memorandum of understanding to initiate a truck ferry service across the lake. The partners are evaluating infrastructure requirements, regulatory approvals and operational planning for the proposed service, a port release said. They expect it to launch in early 2028. The project would establish a cargo terminal at Milo Ha
  
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• CK VOTES: Dale VanDusen running for council in Ward 7 North East Chatham

  18-08-2026 21:22 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name : Dale VanDusenAge: 55Ward : 7 Why are you running for council? Change is needed, now more than ever. I just want to say to the people of Wheatley, Tilbury, Wallaceburg, Dresden, Blenheim, Ridgetown and any other small community in Chatham-Kent, now is your time. Every councillor chosen affects your community. I would like to get everyone’s vote, but I know that’s not realistic. To the people that don’t vote, you can make the difference. “Vote for a change.” I
  
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• CK VOTES: Cynthia Côté running for council in Ward 8 South Chatham

  18-08-2026 20:44 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name: Cynthia CôtéAge : 37Ward : 8 Why are you running for council? Because I care about the future of this community. I was born and raised in C-K, and I chose to come back to raise my children. I want to ensure my kids grow up and see a future for themselves in Chatham-Kent. I want to make sure all constituents continue to see a future for themselves in Chatham-Kent. What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? Change for Chatham-Kent comes in the form of transp
  
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• Housing, infrastructure among top issues for Chatham-Kent AMO delegation

  18-08-2026 16:23 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Housing, renovictions and infrastructure are among the top issues Chatham-Kent’s delegation is bringing to this week’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in Ottawa.Attending are Mayor Darrin Canniff, councillors Lauren Anderson, Melissa Harrigan, Brock McGregor, Carmen McGregor, Morena McDonald and Alysson Storey, and municipal staff.“Municipalities are on the front lines of some of the biggest challenges facing Ontario, but we cannot solve them alone,&r
  
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• Six charged in Chatham home invasion probe: Chatham-Kent police

  18-08-2026 14:58 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Three Chatham adults and three youth face charges after a home invasion this month, Chatham-Kent police say.Officers were called to a Chatham address just before midnight Aug. 10 after a group reportedly kicked in the door and forcibly entered a home, police said.Investigation revealed a Chatham-Kent male, 16, was threatened with a knife, while a Chatham man, 19, was attacked, choked and threatened with death, police said.Using witness statements and surveillance footage, investigators identifi
  
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• News briefs: Foundation launches 50/50 draw for Catholic schools

  17-08-2026 21:19 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Another 50/50 raffle has been launched to raise funds for local Catholic schools.Tickets are on sale for the St. Clair Catholic Education Foundation’s Back to School 50/50 Raffle with the winner being drawn Sept. 18, a release said.The foundation said its Spring Blessings raffle generated $52,920 in sales with the winner taking home $26,460. Since launching in March 2022, the 50/50 draw has generated more than $348,000 in total proceeds, the foundation said.The funds have supported projec
  
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• Man charged after bomb threat: Chatham-Kent police

  17-08-2026 21:07 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A man was charged after a bomb threat was made in Chatham, Chatham-Kent police say.Officers responded to a threat complaint at a Grand Avenue West address about 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, police said.Investigation revealed security was alerted to a man trying to get into vehicles in a parking lot, police said. When security told him to leave, the man became verbally aggressive and threatened to bomb the building.Officers arrested a suspect, police said.A man, 43, of no fixed address, is charged wi
  
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• Mahayagya spiritual event's social benefits help build community

  15-08-2026 21:52 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Singing, dancing, worshipping and sharing meals are all part of a week-long spiritual event happening in Chatham organized by the Bhutanese Nepali Community of Chatham-Kent.The grand Shrimad Bhagwat Saptaha Gyan Mahayagya taking place at the Everest Convention Centre in Chatham, which is open free to the public, involves religious leaders sharing timeless teachings on peace, mutual respect and community unity, organizers say.Khem Rizal, of Cincinnati, Ohio, who brought his wife and two children
  
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• Mahayagya spiritual event also offers social benefits to build community

  15-08-2026 21:52 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Singing, dancing, worshiping and sharing meals are all part of a week-long spiritual event happening in Chatham organized by the Bhutanese Nepali Community of Chatham-Kent.The grand Shrimad Bhagwat Saptaha Gyan Mahayagya taking place at the Everest Convention Centre in Chatham, which is a free event open to the public, involves religious leaders sharing timeless teachings on peace, mutual respect and community unity, organizers say.Khem Rizal, of Cincinnati, Ohio, who brought his wife and two c
  
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• Hospital foundation takes lead in launching AI-powered virtual engagement officer

  15-08-2026 17:01 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation has announced it is the first healthcare organization in Canada, and only the second organization nationwide, to launch an artificial intelligence-powered virtual engagement officer.Virtual engagement officer Emma “is designed to help supporters stay connected to the foundation and the impact of their generosity by sharing updates, answering questions and providing personalized opportunities to get involved in supporting local healthcare,”
  
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• 'Hi, I'm Emma': C-K hospital foundation launches AI-powered virtual engagement officer

  15-08-2026 17:01 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation says it’s the first health-care organization in Canada, and only the second organization nationwide, to launch an artificial intelligence-powered virtual engagement officer.Virtual engagement officer Emma “is designed to help supporters stay connected to the foundation and the impact of their generosity by sharing updates, answering questions and providing personalized opportunities to get involved in supporting local health care,” a fou
  
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