<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Chatham-Kent with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[CK Votes: Brent DeNure running for council in Wallaceburg and Area Ward 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Brent DeNureAge: 47Ward: 5Why are you running for council?Chatham-Kent is at a turning point. We must fix our vital infrastructure&mdash;including bridges, roads, and arenas&mdash;while keeping the tax burden within reason. Rural areas currently feel disconnected and void of a voice. My goal is to champion Community Councils to reinstate decision-making power to non-Chatham communities, helping them maintain their distinct identities and bringing essential course-correction before it&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-brent-denure-running-for-council-in-wallaceburg-and-area-ward-5/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-brent-denure-running-for-council-in-wallaceburg-and-area-ward-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK Votes: Dustin Gawne running for council in Ward 7 North East Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Dustin GawneAge: 43Ward: 7Why are you running for council?I&rsquo;m running because I believe Chatham-Kent deserves leaders who listen, show up, and aren&rsquo;t afraid to ask difficult questions. I&rsquo;ve spent much of my life advocating&mdash;not only for myself after a spinal cord injury, but for others facing challenges with addiction, mental health, accessibility, and navigating complicated systems. Those experiences taught me resilience, accountability, and the importance of treat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-dustin-gawne-running-for-council-in-ward-7-north-east-chatham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-dustin-gawne-running-for-council-in-ward-7-north-east-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better data, acquisitions and inflation contributing to Chatham-Kent's asset replacement costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The replacement costs of Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s assets grew by $300 million since last year, but part of the reason for the increase is better data available, the municipality&rsquo;s manager of asset and quality management told council recently. Sean Hilderley said at the July 13 council meeting that the cost to replace all municipal assets is $13.3 billion, up from $13.03 billion in 2025. These numbers represent what it would cost today to replace these assets, rather than the historical costs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/better-data-acquisitions-and-inflation-contributing-to-chatham-kents-asset-replacement-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/better-data-acquisitions-and-inflation-contributing-to-chatham-kents-asset-replacement-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Cherryfest underway in downtown Blenheim]]></title><description><![CDATA[With midway rides, entertainment, vendors and plenty of treats, the 43rd annual Blenheim Cherryfest has something for everyone. The festivities continue Saturday, when there will be a pie contest, as well as the popular pit spit. For more information, including event times, visit Blenheim Cherryfest on Facebook. Photos by Trevor Terflothtterfloth@postmedia.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-cherryfest-underway-in-downtown-blenheim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-cherryfest-underway-in-downtown-blenheim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with arson in Park Street fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police charged a 35-year-old Chatham woman with arson after a fire on Park Street Tuesday.&ldquo;The fire originated at the rear of a vacant residence and quickly spread to two neighbouring properties,&rdquo; Chatham-Kent police said in a release.&ldquo;One of the neighbouring homes was occupied at the time by four residents who were asleep when the fire spread to their residence. All occupants were able to safely evacuate without injury.&rdquo;A woman was seen on surveillance vide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-with-arson-in-park-street-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-with-arson-in-park-street-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riverview Gardens to host new 49-space child-care centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council has approved a contract award for renovations that will transform space at Riverview Gardens into a new licensed child-care centre.The project will create 49 new affordable child-care spaces in central Chatham, helping address a shortage of spots for children from newborn to four years old.The new centre will be owned by the municipality and run by a non-profit childcare provider selected through a separate competitive process.Once complete, the centre will offer child care]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/riverview-gardens-to-host-new-49-space-child-care-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/riverview-gardens-to-host-new-49-space-child-care-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Former mayor Randy Hope looks to make political return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chatham-Kent mayor Randy Hope is looking to return to the municipality&rsquo;s top job.Out of politics since three terms as mayor from 2006-18, he filed nomination papers Thursday to become the sixth candidate seeking the job this fall.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been getting a lot of inquiries asking me why don&rsquo;t I run again,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;You do miss politics, it&rsquo;s a standard line. But it just seemed like the calls were coming out heavier and heavier and heavier.&ldquo;It go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-former-mayor-randy-hope-looks-to-make-political-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-former-mayor-randy-hope-looks-to-make-political-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Former mayor Randy Hope looking to make political return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chatham-Kent mayor Randy Hope is looking to return to the political arena.Serving in the top role for three terms from 2006 to 2018, he filed his papers on Thursday, becoming the sixth candidate for the job.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been getting a lot of inquiries asking me why don&rsquo;t I run again,&rdquo; he told The Daily News. &ldquo;You do miss politics, it&rsquo;s a standard line. But it just seemed like the calls were coming out heavier and heavier and heavier.&ldquo;It got to the point]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-former-mayor-randy-hope-looking-to-make-political-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-former-mayor-randy-hope-looking-to-make-political-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Jim Blake running for council in Ward 5 Wallaceburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Jim BlakeAge: 70Ward: Ward 5 Why are you running for council? Municipal government needs to show leadership, vision and accountability and I believe I can help contribute in all three areas. Too many in our community are hurting due to economic uncertainty, lack of opportunity and a belief they are being left out of the process. I believe we need to use the abilities and talents of everyone to help move our community forward. What are some important issues you plan to address if elected?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-jim-blake-running-for-council-in-ward-5-wallaceburg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-jim-blake-running-for-council-in-ward-5-wallaceburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air quality warning prompts Chatham-Kent closures, relief centres opening doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s leaf and yard depot.All outdoor pools i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/air-quality-warning-prompts-chatham-kent-closures-relief-centres-opening-doors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/air-quality-warning-prompts-chatham-kent-closures-relief-centres-opening-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CKHA names new patient and family advisory council co-chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ckha-names-new-patient-and-family-advisory-council-co-chair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ckha-names-new-patient-and-family-advisory-council-co-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Municipal staff to study next steps for Chatham-Kent buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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.&ldquo;This will be for the next council, not this council,&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/municipal-staff-to-study-next-steps-for-chatham-kent-buildings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/municipal-staff-to-study-next-steps-for-chatham-kent-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Mark Childs running for council in Ward 5 Wallaceburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-mark-childs-running-for-council-in-ward-5-wallaceburg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-mark-childs-running-for-council-in-ward-5-wallaceburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air quality warning issued for Chatham-Kent due to wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&ldquo;Wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone&rsquo;s health, even at low concentrations,&rdquo; the health unit said. &ldquo;Additionally, people with lung disease (such as asthma) or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/air-quality-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-due-to-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/air-quality-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-due-to-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make an informed choice when visiting a public beach this summer: Nesathurai]]></title><description><![CDATA[People looking to enjoy Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s public beaches should ask some questions before wading in the water. Dr. Shanker Nesathurai, the municipality&rsquo;s medical officer of health, gave a presentation at Monday&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/make-an-informed-choice-when-visiting-a-public-beach-this-summer-nesathurai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/make-an-informed-choice-when-visiting-a-public-beach-this-summer-nesathurai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council hits pause on possible ARTspace move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham&rsquo;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 &ndash; including options for updated management models &ndash; in consultation with a newly developed community advisory group, at Monday&rsquo;s council meeting.Artists from across Chatham-Kent ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-hits-pause-on-possible-artspace-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-hits-pause-on-possible-artspace-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Londoner faces charges after wild Chatham home invasion, struggle and gunshot]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&ldquo;The incident escalated into a disturbance involving multiple individuals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/londoner-faces-charges-after-wild-chatham-home-invasion-struggle-and-gunshot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/londoner-faces-charges-after-wild-chatham-home-invasion-struggle-and-gunshot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Mitchell's Bay Open anglers take to the water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eighty-five teams took to the waters of Lake St. Clair on Friday and Saturday for the 12th annual Canadian Tire Mitchell&rsquo;s Bay Open bass tournament.A large crowd was on hand for the weigh-in at Mitchell&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-mitchells-bay-open-anglers-take-to-the-water/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-mitchells-bay-open-anglers-take-to-the-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun shines on newcomers at Kingston Park picnic]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Mother Nature co-operating, numerous cultures were celebrated at Chatham&rsquo;s Kingston Park during the annual newcomer picnic.Organized by Adult Language and Learning, Saturday&rsquo;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&rsquo;s diversity.&ldquo;Couldn&rsquo;t be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/sun-shines-on-newcomers-at-kingston-park-picnic/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/sun-shines-on-newcomers-at-kingston-park-picnic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun shines on newcomers at annual picnic]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Mother Nature co-operating, numerous cultures were celebrated at Chatham&rsquo;s Kingston Park during the annual newcomer picnic.Organized by Adult Language and Learning, Saturday&rsquo;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&rsquo;s diversity.&ldquo;Couldn&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/sun-shines-on-newcomers-at-annual-picnic/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/sun-shines-on-newcomers-at-annual-picnic/</guid></item></channel></rss>