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• Garage fire quickly doused

  18-06-2026 16:42 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Firefighters from Chatham Stations No. 1 and No. 2 put out a garage fire at 7631 Grande River Line around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.The garage, containing two vehicles, was engulfed in flames but was quickly contained, the fire department said.Damage is estimated at $250,000. Woman charged in domestic dispute A 32-year-old Chatham woman is charged with assault and forcible confinement in a dispute with a man at a Harvey Street residence in Chatham.Around 4 p.m. Wednesday, a man was pushed and prevent
  
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• Hydro One fund boosts Habitat for Humanity’s community garden project

  18-06-2026 19:38 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A community garden project launched last year by Habitat for Humanity Chatham-Kent is developing deeper roots thanks to some funding from the Hydro One Ward Funding program.Six raised garden beds, along with soil and plants, have been added to a garden on the property of Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore at 55 Junction Rd. in Chatham. It was established through the Together CK grant program offered by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.Director of partnerships and stakeholder relations Anne Ta
  
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• Sentencing delayed for man who pleaded guilty in Tilbury man’s murder

  18-06-2026 18:38 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A sentencing hearing was delayed a second time for a man who pleaded guilty last year to second-degree murder in the death of a Tilbury man.David Trealout, 36, who was supposed to appear in-person in a Chatham court Thursday for a sentencing hearing regarding his role in the death of Henry Neudorf, appeared by video.Trealout was originally charged with first-degree murder in the death of Neudorf, 55, whose body was found near Pain Court on Jan. 12, 2024.A sentencing hearing for Trealout, who pl
  
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• Tool-and-die maker recognizes CKSS students' technical skills

  18-06-2026 15:44 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A Wallaceburg tool-and-die company is doing its part to encourage high school students to look at skilled trades careers — and possibly find future employees.Three Chatham-Kent secondary school students have been recognized with an AarKel technical award for their proficiency in tech courses at the school, provided by AarKel Tool and Die Inc.Keith Fenton, 17, is the Grade 12 winner, Lilly Authier, 16, won the Grade 11 award and Carlisle Wilson, 16, is the Grade 10 winner.With about 35 per
  
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• SIU clears C-K cop after woman suffered spine injury during arrest

  18-06-2026 15:34 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Video footage played a significant role in clearing a Chatham-Kent police officer after a woman suffered a spinal injury during an arrest last summer, Ontario’s police watchdog says.Chatham-Kent police officers were called to an assault complaint near Keil Drive South and Richmond Street in Chatham on Aug. 24, 2025, and were trying to separate parties in a dispute, Special Investigations Unit director Joseph Martino said in a report.A woman, 38, whose son was involved in the dispute and w
  
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• Chatham-Kent police get OK to hire 10 new cadets

  18-06-2026 15:27 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham-Kent police, already below full strength of 197 sworn officers and facing retirements, are in hiring mode.Chatham-Kent’s police board approved the hiring of 10 new cadets at it meeting Wednesday.Chief Kirk Earley, who currently oversees more than 180 officers, said the new cadets won’t be sworn officers immediately.Cadets typically start as civilian police employees before going to the Ontario Police College near Aylmer, he said. Only when they graduate will they be sworn in
  
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• CK VOTES: Spencer Stinson running for council in Ward 2 South East Kent

  17-06-2026 18:27 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name:Spencer StinsonAge: 39Ward: Ward 2 Why are you running for council? Ward 2 is where my wife and I are raising our family and it deserves councillors that show up and truly put the voice of its constituents first. This is more important than ever with the reduction of councillors in Ward 2. There are many smaller communities in Ward 2 and each may have different priorities and concerns. I look forward to engaging with residents face-to-face to hear their concerns so I can best represent the
  
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• Damage, no injuries as tornado, downbursts hit Chatham-Kent, Walpole Island

  16-06-2026 19:08 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Severe weather, including a tornado and two downbursts, recently hit parts of Chatham-Kent and Walpole Island First Nation, the Northern Tornadoes Project has confirmed.Croton, a small community in northern Chatham-Kent, recorded a EF0 tornado beginning at 2 a.m. last Friday, packing maximum wind speed of 130 km/h, leaving a path 4.8 kilometres and 150 metres wide, data collected by the Western University project show.Downbursts hit Walpole Island, starting at 1:35 a.m., and Blenheim at 1:55 a.
  
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• Woman charged after assault with golf club

  16-06-2026 18:25 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A Chatham woman is charged with assault after a woman was hit in the head with a golf club.The woman was arrested around 1:30 p.m. Monday on Thames Street, Chatham-Kent police say.The victim’s injuries were not life-threatening.A 35-year-old is charged with assault causing bodily harm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Man bitten and threatened in dispute A Wallaceburg woman is charged with assault and uttering threats after a man was bitten in the arm.The man was bitten
  
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• Wallaceburg e-bike, scooter business rolls out of garage into new home

  16-06-2026 15:09 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A Wallaceburg entrepreneur is gaining traction selling and servicing e-bikes and mobility scooters.Kirk Chabot began Wallaceburg E-Bike & Mobility Scooters from his home last September and moved to a new home at 21 Arnold St. six weeks ago, where he continues to build sales and service clientele.“There is a need for (mobility scooter) service in this area,” he said, with some customers telling him they face waits of up to two weeks to have mobility scooters fixed.Knowing scooter
  
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• Chatham-Kent EMS earns national award for role in local program to help homeless

  15-06-2026 22:18 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham-Kent EMS has been recognized for its role in a community-based outreach program to help those experiencing homelessness and serious health issues.The community paramedic program joined forces in September 2024 with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Reach Out Chatham-Kent, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Canadian Mental Health Association – Lambton Kent and the Ontario Health Team, to create Pathway2Care (P2C).The program provides coordinated outreach, health navigation and support t
  
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• Wheatley man seriously injured in crash

  15-06-2026 19:14 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A Wheatley man was seriously injured in a single vehicle crash on Erie Street South in Romney Township around 4:30 p.m. Friday.A vehicle driven by a 57-year-old man became airborne after striking a berm and landed on a beach, Chatham-Kent police said.The driver was transported to Leamington District Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was later transferred to Windsor Regional Hospital.Anyone with information should contact Const. Joel Rehill at 519-355-1092 or by email at joelr
  
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• Backyard Mission helps Chatham family of eight

  14-06-2026 19:59 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Rachel Smale and her husband, Nick, were overwhelmed at the generosity they saw this past weekend, as more than 30 people helped give their property a much-needed facelift.The Chatham couple, who have six children at their Semenyn Avenue home, were the beneficiaries of this year’s Backyard Mission, which involved the collaboration of three local churches.Volunteers with First Presbyterian, First Christian Reformed and Grace Christian Reformed churches, with the latter joining this year, t
  
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• Erieau fire station celebrates 100 years of service

  13-06-2026 22:33 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  For the past 100 years, the Erieau fire station has provided much more than emergency services.Noted for being a integral part of the fabric within the small lakeside village, the hall held a special celebration Saturday, with municipal officials and residents attending.“We think it’s pretty incredible that a small community such as ours has had an active fire service for 100 years,” said Sue Robert, chair of the Erieau Community Association.She said the firefighters have host
  
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• PHOTOS: Classic cars, trucks and bikes roll into Mitchell's Bay

  13-06-2026 20:46 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  About 240 vehicles took part in the 12th annual Mitchell’s Bay Antique Car, Truck, Motorcycle and Tractor Show. Hosted by the Mitchell’s Bay Area Association, the event also featured a children’s tractor pull, prizes and numerous vendors. (Trevor Terfloth photos)
  
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• BrewFest CK marks five years

  12-06-2026 22:20 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  An annual celebration of local breweries, as well as everything summer has to offer, is set to mark its fifth anniversary in Chatham-Kent.BrewFest CK will kick off July 11, with the multi-week festival featuring special events at each establishment, presented by TekSavvy Solutions Inc.These include SummerFest at Sons of Kent Brewing Co. (July 11); Eaufest at Bayside Brewing Co. (Aug. 8); FarmFest at Red Barn Brewing Co. (Sept. 5); and RiverFest at Glasstown Brewing Co. (Sept. 12).To mark the fi
  
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• Health alliance recognizes service excellence

  12-06-2026 18:51 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Chatham-Kent Health Alliance honoured staff, physicians and volunteers during its annual awards of excellence held recently.This year’s ceremony was held at the Links of Kent Golf Club and Event Centre.Long-standing service also was highlighted, with Cheryl Jarecsni and Sandra VanHyfte recognized for 45 years. Six employees were recognized for 40 years of service, nine employees for 35 years of service, and 10 employees for 30 years of service.Guests of honour also included 96 five-year,
  
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• CK VOTES: Mark Huston running for council in Ward 3 North East Kent

  12-06-2026 17:31 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name: Mark HustonAge: 46Ward: 3 Why are you running for council? Chatham-Kent has a great deal of opportunity, but faces many challenges. We have a great deal of infrastructure which needs to be maintained, but only a limited amount of funds. I hope my experience over the years as a farmer and as a representative serving farmers will help cultivate trust in my abilities, as my children grow in the same community that I have grown up in. What are some important issues you plan to address if elec
  
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• High school students run successful Relay for Life event; learn life lessons

  12-06-2026 15:00 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A student-led Relay for Life event organized by a Grade 12 leadership class at Blenheim District secondary school more than doubled its fundraising goal.More than $18,100 was raised for the Canadian Cancer Society from the recent event, surpassing the fundraising $8,000 goal, said a Lambton Kent District school board media release.The student-planned event that ran more than 12 hours, included students participating in games, activities, doing laps around the track, sharing meals and having &ld
  
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• Chatham’s Vivian Morton reaches 100 years old by taking life in stride

  11-06-2026 22:06 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Vivian Morton has lived to be 100 years old, but the Chatham woman doesn’t have any big revelation about reaching this milestone in life.“I haven’t got any secrets,” she said when asked about reaching to the century mark.Morton, who turned 100 on June 2, doesn’t smoke, liked to enjoy a beer once in a while when younger, but otherwise she just takes life as it comes.In her younger years, Morton worked at the former American Pad and Textile which was located where Cr
  
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• Pair clash over outstanding debt, man arrested: Chatham-Kent police

  11-06-2026 17:02 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A man has been arrested following a clash over an outstanding debt, said Chatham-Kent police.A woman, who has owed a man money for two years and had been threatened by the man in the past about the debt, got into an argument with the man at a residence in southeast Chatham on Tuesday around 7:30 p.m., police said.The argument escalated into a physical altercation and police were called for a case of intimate partner violence.A 67-year-old Chatham man has been arrested for assault and uttering t
  
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• Preparing for extreme heat can help prevent serious health impacts: Chatham-Kent Public Health

  11-06-2026 16:22 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  When people think about emergencies, they often picture storms, floods, or winter weather.But one of the most serious seasonal risks in Chatham-Kent arrives quietly, with rising temperatures, said a Chatham-Kent Public Health media release.As summer approaches, the health unit is reminding residents heat is more than an inconvenience; it quickly can become dangerous, especially when people aren’t prepared.“The health risks linked to extreme heat are often overlooked,” said med
  
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• Public meeting an update on pushback on proposed landfill near Dresden

  10-06-2026 22:36 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is holding a public meeting to discuss ongoing efforts to push back against a proposed waste and landfill project by York1 Environmental Waste Solutions Inc. near Dresden.The meeting will be held Wednesday, June 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ken Houston Agricultural Centre, at 1212 North St. in Dresden.There has been strong public opposition to York1’s plans for an eight-hectare (20-acre) landfill with 1.62 million cubic metres of waste capacity and a ma
  
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• CK VOTES: Chad Carnie running for council in Ward 2 South East Kent

  10-06-2026 20:08 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Name: Chad CarnieAge: 38Ward: 2 Why are you running for council? I feel that it would be more productive to be the person who represents the people of Ward 2 rather than just voting for one. As a lifetime Ward 2 resident it’s important to me that our area is seen and heard. This is my home, I love it, and I’ll treat it with respect. What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? I would like council to focus more on revenue-generating projects. Over the last few year
  
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• Chatham's do Forno named to Portuguese Canadian Walk of Fame

  10-06-2026 18:49 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  Antonio do Forno, who worked tirelessly for the Portuguese Canadian community in Chatham and beyond all his life, has been inducted to the Portuguese Canadian Walk of Fame.Do Forno, who died Oct. 12, 2025 at age 90, was inducted posthumously in the builder category at a ceremony this month.Walk founder Manuel DaCosta said do Forno left a legacy of “community spirit of community building” and was a man “who never stopped thinking of others and working for others.”Do Forno
  
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• Council moves ahead with housing strategy

  10-06-2026 16:32 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  To help capitalize on senior government funding, Chatham-Kent councillors voted to move ahead with the strategic housing action plan.While no spending was approved on Monday, council adopted the 2026–2050 plan as the municipality’s long‑term framework, with recommendations referred to the 2027 budget update, 2028-2031 multi-year budget, long-term asset management plan and reports to council for further review and approvals.“This approach ensures council retains full cont
  
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• Heat warning issued for Chatham-Kent, could last to Saturday

  10-06-2026 14:52 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  A heat warning has been issued by Environment Canada that could last until Saturday.Maximum temperatures are expected to be near 31 C, while minimum temperatures are expected to be near 21 C and Humidex values will be between 36 and 40 C, said a media release from Chatham-Kent Public Health.In high temperatures and humidity, your body may not be able to cool properly which can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke, the health unit warned.Symptoms of heat-related illness may include: rapid
  
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• Ontario chambers of commerce bring economic priorities to Queen’s Park

  09-06-2026 23:02 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  The Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce joined other chambers from the region and across the province at Queen’s Park to deliver a message to the Ontario government on the economy.During the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 advocacy day on June 2 a united, non-partisan message was delivered: Ontario’s future prosperity depends on practical action to strengthen the competitiveness of businesses, workers and communities stated a joint media release from the Chatham-Kent, Leamingt
  
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• Record number of babies born at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance

  09-06-2026 20:49 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  It’s been a record year for births at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.The Women and Children’s Program recorded 931 births in the past year, a significant increase from 866 births in 2024 and 781 the year before, “reflecting steady growth in the Chatham-Kent community,” said a health alliance media release.The busy year saw peak activity during September and October, the months with the most deliveries, the release said.Hospital staff have seen an increasing number of f
  
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• Chatham-Kent council pauses tender to hear other vision for Sandys Street property

  09-06-2026 19:55 via chathamdailynews.ca
  
  With more information coming to light about a possible operator of a treatment and recovery centre, Chatham-Kent council voted to hold a previously approved design tender and hear an alternative vision for the 110 Sandys St. property.Last month, council approved a nearly $500,000 proposal from Architecttura Inc. for design tendering and contract administration for supportive housing at the Meadow Park long-term care facility.In fall 2024, council voted to acquire the building, and in April 2025
  
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