<?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/1000/" /><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>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Med students receive hands-on learning at CKHA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance set the scene this week, providing an up close and interactive experience for students from the Schulich school of medicine and dentistry at Western University.Discovery week, now in its 28th year, places first-year medical students in health-care settings across Southwestern Ontario.Twenty students at CKHA were paired with physicians across a range of specialties, shadowing various teams throughout the hospital.Also offered were skills-based learning sessions, such]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/med-students-receive-hands-on-learning-at-ckha/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/med-students-receive-hands-on-learning-at-ckha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CKHA wait times progressing, remaining higher than pre-pandemic levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although Chatham-Kent Health Alliance&rsquo;s emergency department has seen modest improvements in wait times in recent years, they remain higher than pre-pandemic levels. According to data provided by the hospital group, there have been slight drops in some wait time categories during the last three years, but they are still all at least 20 per cent above levels from the 2019-&rsquo;20 fiscal year. From 2019-&rsquo;20 to 2025-&rsquo;26, the length of stay for admitted patients increased to 25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ckha-wait-times-progressing-remaining-higher-than-pre-pandemic-levels/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ckha-wait-times-progressing-remaining-higher-than-pre-pandemic-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seize $30K in suspected drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police seized $30,000 in suspected drugs during a search of two Chatham residences this week.On Tuesday, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service intelligence unit obtained search warrants under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.&ldquo;The warrants were issued as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected drug trafficking involving fentanyl and cocaine,&rdquo; police said in a release.During a search at a residence on McNaughton Avenue East, eight individuals, ranging in age from 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-seize-30k-in-suspected-drugs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-seize-30k-in-suspected-drugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A true gentleman': Former councillor Brian King remembered as 'straight shooter']]></title><description><![CDATA[No matter the hot button issue, Chatham-Kent councillors could always count on Brian King to be a calm, steady force around the horseshoe.A resident of Jeannette&rsquo;s Creek, King died Saturday at Riverview Gardens with family at his side, just days before his 74th birthday.He was a lifelong farmer and municipal councillor for Tilbury East, as well as the ward of West Kent post-amalgamation, for 24 years before stepping away from politics in 2014.Former South Kent councillor Art Stirling serv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-true-gentleman-former-councillor-brian-king-remembered-as-straight-shooter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-true-gentleman-former-councillor-brian-king-remembered-as-straight-shooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Rick Nicholls running for council in Ward 8 South Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name : Rick NichollsAge : ExperiencedWard: 8 Why are you running for council? I was born and raised in Chatham, married to my wife, Dianne, for 49 years and together we raised three children. CK must offer more in terms of employment opportunities and create ways to make it affordable for future generations to buy a home, have good-paying jobs and raise a healthy family. I want to see my community thrive and not just survive. What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? I beli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-rick-nicholls-running-for-council-in-ward-8-south-chatham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-rick-nicholls-running-for-council-in-ward-8-south-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial underway for ER physician facing sex charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a delay earlier this year, the trial for an emergency room physician facing multiple sex charges involving two minors is underway.Robert Nathanial Wismer, 44, appeared in person Monday, when he was arraigned on the charges, pleading not guilty to each of them.According to previously published reports, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) posted on its website Wismer was charged on Oct. 14, 2024 with three counts each of sexual assault, sexual interference and invitatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/trial-underway-for-er-physician-facing-sex-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/trial-underway-for-er-physician-facing-sex-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people charged with assault, assault with weapon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people face charges after an altercation Monday night.Two individuals were involved in the altercation at a Chatham residence at approximately 8:21 p.m., when one threatened the other with a knife.A 24-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with assault and assault with a weapon. He was later released with conditions and a court date.A 19-year-old Chatham woman also was arrested and charged with assault and assault with a weapon. She was held for bail. Vehicle catches fire after deer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-people-charged-with-assault-assault-with-weapon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-people-charged-with-assault-assault-with-weapon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK Pride remembers Bill, as friends share stories from his life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who knew him well remember how Bill Brokenshire always had a biting wit, but also a heart of gold and passion for helping people be their authentic selves.The namesake for Bill&rsquo;s Place in Chatham, several of his friends from Toronto and Vancouver were on hand Saturday to share stories and answer questions from the gathering.Serving as the hub for CK Pride, located at 48 Centre St. in Chatham, the space is geared to the LGBTQ community, supporting drop-ins, programming and various ev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-pride-remembers-bill-as-friends-share-stories-from-his-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-pride-remembers-bill-as-friends-share-stories-from-his-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-trial for historic sexual assault case moved to July at defence lawyer’s request]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next court appearance for a British Columbia man facing historic sexual assault charges has been moved to July after the defendant&rsquo;s lawyer told Chatham court she is still receiving disclosure from the Crown. Jason Timothy Davidson, 53, of Campbell River, B.C., appeared in a Chatham court by video Monday. Defence lawyer Julie Santarossa said the disclosure she has received &ldquo;is in volumes and we are still getting it.&rdquo; She said a pre-trial date was set for June 18, but reque]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/pre-trial-for-historic-sexual-assault-case-moved-to-july-at-defence-lawyers-request/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/pre-trial-for-historic-sexual-assault-case-moved-to-july-at-defence-lawyers-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham rockers, part of acclaimed band Howzat, playing rare hometown gig]]></title><description><![CDATA[The London-based rock band Howzat, featuring two Chatham natives, will soon hit the stage at The Fortress Tavern X.Local resident Eric Broadbent, lead guitarist in the band, said Howzat is bringing in Windsor band Orion Sons as a special guest for a show on June 13.&ldquo;We don&rsquo;t play Chatham very often so it&rsquo;s kind of a big show for us,&rdquo; said Broadbent.Noting Chatham native Jerad (J-Rad) Sterling is Howzat&rsquo;s &ldquo;phenomenal drummer,&rdquo; he said, &ldquo;All our guy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-rockers-part-of-acclaimed-band-howzat-playing-rare-hometown-gig/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-rockers-part-of-acclaimed-band-howzat-playing-rare-hometown-gig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist Studio Tour draws crowds throughout Chatham-Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[With more artists and venues this time around, the Artist Studio Tour continues to grow in Chatham-Kent.Presented by the CK Arts Council on Saturday and Sunday, the event featured 57 artists exhibiting solo or in 25 artist hubs, two galleries and one creative hub.Works ranged from music and film to photography and visual art.Vicki McFarland, a visual artist who chairs the organizing committee, was pleased with the turnout.&ldquo;This is the largest tour to date. &hellip; It&rsquo;s really doing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/artist-studio-tour-draws-crowds-throughout-chatham-kent/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/artist-studio-tour-draws-crowds-throughout-chatham-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Perfect weather for Kinsmen Fair weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The forecast couldn&rsquo;t have been better for the 21st annual Chatham Kinsmen Fair, taking place on the grounds of Memorial Arena this weekend.World&rsquo;s Finest Shows is featuring a variety of rides, along with games and a selection of food vendors.Visitors are encouraged to bring a food item that will be matched by the Kinsmen and donated to the local food bank.There also are artisan vendors, and four interactive jugglers performing hand balancing, contortion and partner aerobatics.TJ St]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-perfect-weather-for-kinsmen-fair-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-perfect-weather-for-kinsmen-fair-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dresden youth centre buys former bank building for hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dresden Sidestreets Youth Centre has purchased the former TD Bank building in the community, with plans to transform the space into a new hub.It will serve youth, families and the broader community, with youth drop-in programming the first initiative launched. Future plans include community events, family activities, workshops, meetings, senior activities and partnerships with local organizations.&ldquo;This is an exciting and meaningful step forward for our organization and for the community,&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dresden-youth-centre-buys-former-bank-building-for-hub/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dresden-youth-centre-buys-former-bank-building-for-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several councillors raise questions on waste to energy project]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Chatham-Kent council approving the waste to energy project in April, several councillors say they still have questions with the listed scope in the recent application to the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO).However, municipal officials maintain the project remains the same as previously presented.Chatham councillors Alysson Storey, Michael Bondy and Amy Finn, and North Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville, who all voted in opposition, were on hand for a media conference near the Bloomfield]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/several-councillors-raise-questions-on-waste-to-energy-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/several-councillors-raise-questions-on-waste-to-energy-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New scenes added to premiere for A Long Ride Home, filmed in Chatham-Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The creators of the TV series A Long Ride Home, filmed in Chatham-Kent and currently showing on Bell Fibe TV1, are hosting a red carpet premiere this summer that will feature extra footage.The six episodes of the series with a biker club storyline began as a movie screenplay.&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve stitched it back together as a movie&rdquo; for the July 18 premiere, being screened at the Chatham Capitol Theatre, said Robert Bellamy, writer, director and a producer on the project.The premiere will f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-scenes-added-to-premiere-for-a-long-ride-home-filmed-in-chatham-kent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-scenes-added-to-premiere-for-a-long-ride-home-filmed-in-chatham-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studio art tour slated for this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Presented by the CK Arts Council, the Artist Studio Tour returns this weekend with more artists, venues and disciplines.The event, on Saturday and Sunday, will feature 55 artists exhibiting solo or in 25 artist hubs, two galleries and one creative hub, featuring work ranging from music and film to photography and all types of visual art.Hubs bring together artists working in complementary or contrasting styles and mediums, allowing attendees to experience a range of work.There will be participa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/studio-art-tour-slated-for-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/studio-art-tour-slated-for-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old friends team up for stories and songs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two old friends, hailing from the same Southwestern Ontario hometown, will bring a collaborative entertainment experience to Turns and Tales in downtown Chatham on May 31.Short story writer John Gardiner and singer/songwriter Richard Knechtel grew up just blocks apart in Hanover.They will present Stories and Songs, a blend of words and music, for the gathering, which will be an intimate and engaging performance.Gardiner and Knechtel have taken the stage together numerous times during the years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/old-friends-team-up-for-stories-and-songs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/old-friends-team-up-for-stories-and-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK Votes: Brian F. Machado running for council in Ward 6 North West Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Brian F. MachadoAge: 46Ward: Ward 6 Why are you running for council? I am running because I care deeply about Chatham-Kent and the people who call it home.I&rsquo;m an everyday working man who has spent the last 25 years serving this community through business, employment, and community involvement. Chatham-Kent has given so much to me and my family, and I want the opportunity to give even more back. What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? Although I am running in W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-brian-f-machado-running-for-council-in-ward-6-north-west-chatham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-brian-f-machado-running-for-council-in-ward-6-north-west-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C-K Votes: Zac Nicholson running for council in Ward 5 Wallaceburg &amp; Area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Zac NicholsonAge: 28Ward: 5 Why are you running for council? I want to be a strong voice for Ward 5&rsquo;s younger generation. They are the future of our municipality, yet they have been historically under represented at the municipal level. I am running to change that and ensure their perspectives are heard. What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? Ward 5 residents are tired of watching significant municipal investments in economic development, housing, and infrast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/c-k-votes-zac-nicholson-running-for-council-in-ward-5-wallaceburg-amp-area/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/c-k-votes-zac-nicholson-running-for-council-in-ward-5-wallaceburg-amp-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK Votes: Marc King running for council in Ward 7 North East Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Marc KingAge: 59Ward: 7 Why are you running for council? I have decided to run as the need for change is at a pivotal point in our municipality. We need to start addressing complex issues that require financially sustainable solutions. Taxpayers are overburdened by being asked to fund infrastructure issues and projects that most don&rsquo;t understand because of complicated language.We need to better understand where our hard earned dollars are going. What are some important issues you pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-marc-king-running-for-council-in-ward-7-north-east-chatham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-marc-king-running-for-council-in-ward-7-north-east-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still cool vehicles with great stories at rain-dampened RetroFest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain may have drastically limited the number of vehicles on display Saturday during RetroFest in downtown Chatham, but some cool vehicles with great stories were still to be found.At first glance, Frank Burggraff&rsquo;s 1989 Dodge Ramcharger may not seem out of the ordinary.But, it is the modifications you don&rsquo;t immediately see that makes it special.The Pain Court man said the vehicle has Dana 60 axles, a four-wheel drive with a M205 transfer case and a Cummins diesel engine.If someone t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/still-cool-vehicles-with-great-stories-at-rain-dampened-retrofest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/still-cool-vehicles-with-great-stories-at-rain-dampened-retrofest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitting a high note: Chatham high school band achieves Gold Standard at national competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teacher and students&rsquo; passion for music helped the John McGregor secondary school Concert Band meet the Gold Standard at a national competitions this month in Niagara Falls.This achievement is even more impressive given the band&rsquo;s humble origins when music teacher Curtis Clarke arrived from Oakville three years ago to rebuild the school&rsquo;s music program.Clarke said there were about 125 students and nobody knew how to play an instrument.&ldquo;I came in and taught everyone how]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/hitting-a-high-note-chatham-high-school-band-achieves-gold-standard-at-national-competition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/hitting-a-high-note-chatham-high-school-band-achieves-gold-standard-at-national-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home with a history: Unique retirement facility built by Ursuline Sisters marks 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ursuline Sisters have been in Chatham-Kent for 166 years and they have always been able to adapt to the times and make decisions for the future.A big change happened more than two decades ago when the Sisters decided to sell their former Motherhouse on Ursuline Avenue in Chatham and build the Villa Angela, which opened in 2006.A 20 th anniversary celebration was held Thursday to honour the unique home the Ursulines built at 20 Merci Way.Sister Theresa Campeau said it was built to be the gol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/home-with-a-history-unique-retirement-facility-built-by-ursuline-sisters-marks-20-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/home-with-a-history-unique-retirement-facility-built-by-ursuline-sisters-marks-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man facing voyeurism charges goes to trial next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be nearly a year before a Chatham-Kent man facing sex-related charges will go to trial.Brent Konecny, 33, who appeared briefly in a Chatham court Thursday via video link, faces about 200 counts of voyeurism along with charges of committing an indecent act and criminal harassment.A trial date is set for April 21, 2027 before a judge in the Ontario Court of Justice. The trial is expected to take a day.Despite justice of the peace Daniel Byskal commenting that the trial date is &ldquo;a lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-facing-voyeurism-charges-goes-to-trial-next-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-facing-voyeurism-charges-goes-to-trial-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after badly injured dog dies: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wheatley man is charged after a dog found severely injured Thursday died, Chatham-Kent police say.Officers responding to an animal complaint on Cemetery Road about 12:30 p.m. found a severely injured dog and evidence of animal neglect and abuse, police said.Animal Welfare Services was called to assist in a joint investigation, police said.The dog was provided immediate veterinary care, but later succumbed to its injuries, police said.A Wheatley man, 43, is charged with cruelty to animals &nda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-after-badly-injured-dog-dies-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-after-badly-injured-dog-dies-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local doctor receives prestigious award for training medical students]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham-Kent doctor has been recognized for her &ldquo;profound impact on medical education across the region.&rdquo;Jacqueline Wolting recently was honoured with the prestigious Schulich excellence in distributed education award, said a joint media release from the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and Thamesview Family Health Team.The annual awards of excellence at the Schulich school of medicine and dentistry recognizes individuals who move the school forward through outstanding leadership, cur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-doctor-receives-prestigious-award-for-training-medical-students/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-doctor-receives-prestigious-award-for-training-medical-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province gives $1.6M to help more CK residents access primary care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is putting up nearly $1.6 million to help more than 3,200 Chatham-Kent residents connect with a family doctor or nurse practitioner.But, given Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team success using similar funding, even more could get access, officials say.The money &ldquo;will help connect more people in our community to a family doctor or nurse practitioner and ensure residents receive the care they need where they need it.&rdquo; area MPP Trevor Jones (PC-Chatham-Kent&ndash;Leamington) said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/province-gives-16m-to-help-more-ck-residents-access-primary-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/province-gives-16m-to-help-more-ck-residents-access-primary-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province gives $1.6M to help more Chatham-Kent residents access primary care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is putting up nearly $1.6 million to help more than 3,200 Chatham-Kent residents connect with a family doctor or nurse practitioner.But, given Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team success using similar funding, even more could get access, officials say.The money &ldquo;will help connect more people in our community to a family doctor or nurse practitioner and ensure residents receive the care they need where they need it.&rdquo; area MPP Trevor Jones (PC-Chatham-Kent&ndash;Leamington) said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/province-gives-16m-to-help-more-chatham-kent-residents-access-primary-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/province-gives-16m-to-help-more-chatham-kent-residents-access-primary-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$1M funding will boost CT scanner hours; second machine in the works]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CT scanner at the hospital in Chatham will be logging more hours to reduce wait times for patients thanks to a $1 million investment by the Ontario government.But there could be more good news to come.In announcing the investment on Thursday, Chatham-Kent&ndash;Leamington MPP Trevor Jones said, &ldquo;Through this funding, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will be able to increase operational capacity, reduce wait times, of course, and continue delivering the high-quality care the patients need]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/1m-funding-will-boost-ct-scanner-hours-second-machine-in-the-works/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/1m-funding-will-boost-ct-scanner-hours-second-machine-in-the-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Male Youth Summit will address mental health, re-framing masculinity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today&rsquo;s male youth are bombarded with negative messages about masculinity that can feed into negative actions including misogyny, intimate partner and gender-based violence that have become prevalent in today&rsquo;s society.About 400 male students in the Lambton Kent District school board, primarily in grades seven to nine, will receive an education on these and other topics during the first Male Youth Summit being held May 28 and 29 in Chatham-Kent.The summit is a partnership between Si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/male-youth-summit-will-address-mental-health-re-framing-masculinity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/male-youth-summit-will-address-mental-health-re-framing-masculinity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Hortons Smile Cookie sales raise $66,252 to help local kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Tim Hortons smile cookie campaign has provided a huge boost to the Children&rsquo;s Treatment Centre Foundation that will benefit local children.The annual campaign raised $66,252 thanks to the support of the community, local Tim Hortons restaurant owners and volunteers, said the foundation in a media release.The funds will be used for programs and services at the Children&rsquo;s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent that are not funded through government sources, including social work, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/tim-hortons-smile-cookie-sales-raise-66252-to-help-local-kids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/tim-hortons-smile-cookie-sales-raise-66252-to-help-local-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham business providing aquamation service for family pets]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Chatham business is offering a water-based alternative to cremation for family pets that have passed away.Furever Aquamation opened on April 7 at 89 Queen St. Owner-operator Nora Klinck recently learned about aquamation for humans and realized the closet aquamation service for pets in Southwestern Ontario, to her knowledge, is the Kitchener/Waterloo area.&ldquo;I just started researching and came up with the idea of opening pet aquamation so that our pet families in Chatham and surroundin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-business-providing-aquamation-service-for-family-pets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-business-providing-aquamation-service-for-family-pets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Mark Authier running for council in Ward 1 South West Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Mark AuthierAge: 59Ward: 1 Why are you running for council? I am running for council for several reasons. Many will be the same as the other candidates. Taxes, we cannot afford to keep taxing the people of Chatham-Kent the way the last four years have been. What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? Homelessness as well needs as much attention as possible with funds that we need to have the provincial government pay for. We have had enough downloads from the provincial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-mark-authier-running-for-council-in-ward-1-south-west-kent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-mark-authier-running-for-council-in-ward-1-south-west-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations become 50% owners of Hydro One transmission line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five First Nations together have become co-owners of Hydro One&rsquo;s Chatham to Lakeshore transmission line. Walpole Island First Nation, Aamjiwnaang First Nation, Caldwell First Nation, Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation and Chippewas of the Thames First Nation have made equity investments to own 50 per cent of this piece of Ontario&rsquo;s electricity system. In a news release, Hydro One officials said the Chatham to Lakeshore line is the first project of its kind to be comple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/first-nations-become-50-owners-of-hydro-one-transmission-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/first-nations-become-50-owners-of-hydro-one-transmission-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm water master plan aims to help address flooding in Blenheim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some help is on the way for homeowners in a Blenheim subdivision that have experienced significant flooding in the past during massive rainfall events from water flowing from a nearby farm field.But it may not solve the problem entirely.Following a massive rainfall in mid-April, several homes on Mango Lane in Blenheim had ankle-deep water in their backyards that included run off from a 18 hectare (40-acre) farm field behind their properties.Storm water master plans for Blenheim and Wheatley wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/storm-water-master-plan-aims-to-help-address-flooding-in-blenheim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/storm-water-master-plan-aims-to-help-address-flooding-in-blenheim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent youth recognized for volunteerism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent youth were recognized for their dedication, leadership and community involvement recently.The third annual Youth Community Recognition Awards took place at the Chatham Capitol Theatre, celebrating the contributions of young volunteers.The evening highlighted the achievements of local youth who are making meaningful differences in their schools and communities.The ceremony recognized students nominated by their school principals for their exceptional commitment to volunteerism and c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-youth-recognized-for-volunteerism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-youth-recognized-for-volunteerism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic stop leads to drug charge, several traffic violations: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is facing a drug trafficking charge and several driving infractions after a traffic stop in Chatham, Chatham-Kent police say.An officer stopped a vehicle on Joseph Street on Saturday at 6:39 a.m. because of an alert from the automatic licence plate recognition system, police said.During a search, the officer found 44 grams of suspected cocaine.A 40-year-old Chatham man has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and failing to comply with an undertaking, police said.He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/traffic-stop-leads-to-drug-charge-several-traffic-violations-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/traffic-stop-leads-to-drug-charge-several-traffic-violations-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early literacy stations opened in Blenheim, Ridgetown]]></title><description><![CDATA[New, early literacy stations are now available at the Blenheim and Ridgetown branches of the Chatham-Kent Public Library.Literacy stations are child-friendly computers with child-sized keyboards and mice, that provide safe, interactive and educational digital learning without accessing the internet.Each station comes loaded with French and English educational games that foster foundational literacy and math skills, such as letter and number recognition, phonics, rhyming and storytelling.They ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/early-literacy-stations-opened-in-blenheim-ridgetown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/early-literacy-stations-opened-in-blenheim-ridgetown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallaceburg companies receive over $10M in federal funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of a larger overall announcement, Wallaceburg companies received more than $10 million in funding from Ottawa recently.The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario announced more than $20 million Friday to support eight businesses and organizations in the London and Chatham-Kent region through a government program to help companies upgrade and strengthen competitiveness in response to U.S. tariffs.AarKel Tool and Die Inc., a Wallaceburg&#8209;based manufacturer, will rec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wallaceburg-companies-receive-over-10m-in-federal-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wallaceburg-companies-receive-over-10m-in-federal-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Canadian Cowgirls home show draws large crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosting their Ride with Canadian Pride home show, Terry Jenkins and the Canadian Cowgirls precision drill team dazzled the crowd of approximately a thousand people at TJ Stables in Chatham on Sunday afternoon. The show featured trick riding and other manoeuvres, with riders of all ages proudly donning the red and white. (Trevor Terfloth photos)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-canadian-cowgirls-home-show-draws-large-crowd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-canadian-cowgirls-home-show-draws-large-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walpole powwow organizers wait out storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[With thunderstorms and heavy rain rolling through the region, organizers of Walpole Island First Nation&rsquo;s 32nd spring powwow weren&rsquo;t about to pull up the stakes and head inside.Saturday&rsquo;s three-hour delay ended up being the right call, as the clouds parted and the sun appeared just in time for the rescheduled grand entry, to the delight of the large crowd.Stephen Saelens, one of the organizers, said the overwhelming desire was to keep everything outdoors, noting the eagerness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/walpole-powwow-organizers-wait-out-storm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/walpole-powwow-organizers-wait-out-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Ryan Drouillard running for council in Ward 8 South Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Ryan DrouillardAge: 50Ward: 8 Why are you running for council? Chatham-Kent deserves strong, fresh representation. We need leaders who don&rsquo;t just listen to their concerns, but actively collaborate with officials to deliver solutions. &#8203;I&rsquo;m not a career politician. I&rsquo;m a builder, a problem-solver, and a neighbour who understands what it means to face tough times. What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? &bull; &#8203;Issue: The housing and homel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-ryan-drouillard-running-for-council-in-ward-8-south-chatham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-ryan-drouillard-running-for-council-in-ward-8-south-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: John Duquette running for council in Ward 8 South Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: John DuquetteAge: 28Ward: 8 Why are you running for council? Because I want to represent Ward 8 with practical, independent leadership focused on the issues that matter most to residents. Too many people feel disconnected from local government, and I want to help restore trust by being accessible, listening to concerns, and making decisions based on what is best for the community. What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? I will focus on responsible spending, safer ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-john-duquette-running-for-council-in-ward-8-south-chatham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-john-duquette-running-for-council-in-ward-8-south-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improper cigarette disposal leads to house blaze: Officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[An improperly disposed cigarette is being blamed for a Thursday evening house fire in Chatham, fire officials say.Crews from stations 1 and 2 were called to a structure fire at a two-storey, single-family home at 32 Park Ave. W. At approximately 7:30 p.m., a release said.Crews arrived to find smoke and flames coming out the side of the house, officials said. Three occupants had got out uninjured.Firefighters entered to search the interior and attack the fire, which had got into wall, ceiling an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/improper-cigarette-disposal-leads-to-house-blaze-officials/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/improper-cigarette-disposal-leads-to-house-blaze-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding announced for Erieau and Wheatley harbour rehabilitation work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two local harbours will receive federal funding for upgrades.While the actual dollars are still to be determined, the funds will enable Erieau harbour, home to 25 commercial fishing vessels, to rehabilitate its breakwater.It will also allow Wheatley harbour, home to 59 commercial fishing vessels, to encapsulate its east pier in steel, construct a new concrete deck, and dredge the entrance channel and sediment sink.Arielle Kayabaga, London West MP, made the announcement on behalf of Minister of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/funding-announced-for-erieau-and-wheatley-harbour-rehabilitation-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/funding-announced-for-erieau-and-wheatley-harbour-rehabilitation-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Sandra Dorner running for council in Ward 8 South Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Sandra DornerAge: 59Ward: 8 Why are you running for council? I am running for council because I care deeply about Chatham-Kent and believe our community deserves practical, accountable leadership that listens to residents and understands the realities facing families, seniors, workers, farmers, and local businesses. I want to be part of building a stronger future while protecting the character and values that make Chatham-Kent such a special place to live. What are some important issues y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-sandra-dorner-running-for-council-in-ward-8-south-chatham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-sandra-dorner-running-for-council-in-ward-8-south-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Stephani Shill running for council in Ward 8 South Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Stephani ShillAge: 46Ward : 8 Why are you running for council? Because I believe residents deserve to be heard and to know that their concerns matter. After speaking before council during a public deputation, I left feeling many decisions were already made before residents had a chance to speak. That experience motivated me to step forward and be a stronger voice for our community. I want to be an approachable, honest, and hard-working councillor who listens to all residents and advocates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-stephani-shill-running-for-council-in-ward-8-south-chatham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-stephani-shill-running-for-council-in-ward-8-south-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent not moving ahead with BYOB permits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Given concerns raised by event organizers and other groups, Chatham-Kent won&rsquo;t be taking part in the province&rsquo;s plan to loosen rules to allow people to bring their own alcohol to designated outdoor events.In advance of the Victoria Day long weekend, the municipality reminded residents that it currently does not permit outside alcohol at these events, with a future report to council planned. How did we get here? The province announced in March that restrictions were being changed so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-not-moving-ahead-with-byob-permits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-not-moving-ahead-with-byob-permits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joint team reviews encampment safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help ensure safety after recent incidents at the site, a joint team conducted a walkthrough of the encampment on Grand Avenue East in Chatham.Additional attention has been placed on fire prevention and propane safety, a municipal release says.Members from Chatham-Kent fire and rescue, police, housing services, Reach Out Chatham-Kent and municipal bylaw enforcement took part.The team spoke with people sheltering outdoors about fire safety, reviewed protocol expectations, and discussed availab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/joint-team-reviews-encampment-safety/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/joint-team-reviews-encampment-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Larry Hutchins running for council in Ward 7 North East Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Larry HutchinsAge: 67Ward: Ward 7 North East Chatham Why are you running for council? Because I have always been interested in politics. There is a need for a new vision and perspective on council. The upcoming term of council will make decisions that will impact our community for decades. I believe that it is critical to be a voice at the table. What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? Fiscal responsibility, spending and saving wisely for our community. Realistic ec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-larry-hutchins-running-for-council-in-ward-7-north-east-chatham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-larry-hutchins-running-for-council-in-ward-7-north-east-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council OK's $500K design tender for supportive housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[After debating a motion to reconsider, Chatham-Kent councillors voted to proceed with a design tender for supportive housing at the Meadow Park long-term care facility.On Monday, council approved a nearly $500,000 proposal from Architecttura Inc. for design tendering and contract administration for redeveloping 110 Sandys St.In fall 2024, council voted to acquire the building, and in April 2025, approved taking the next steps to convert it.South Kent Coun. Ryan Doyle had entered a motion to rec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-oks-500k-design-tender-for-supportive-housing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-oks-500k-design-tender-for-supportive-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CKPS launches trespass agent program]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help businesses and commercial property owners, Chatham-Kent police have introduced the trespass authority agent program.The program lets registered owners authorize police to act as their agent to enforce the Trespass to Property Act.&ldquo;This means that the Chatham-Kent Police Service may take enforcement action on behalf of the property owner without requiring the owner to be present at the time of an incident,&rdquo; a police release said.&ldquo;Under Ontario&rsquo;s Trespass to Proper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ckps-launches-trespass-agent-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ckps-launches-trespass-agent-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Matt Lamarche running for council in Ward 2 South East Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Matt LamarcheAge: 40Ward: Ward 2 South East Kent Why are you running for council? I&rsquo;m running for Ward 2 councillor in Chatham-Kent because people should know that their voice matters, and for far too long their concerns have fell on deaf ears and I want to change that. I want people to feel that they can count on their elected officials to bring that voice to the table when it matters most What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? Taking care of our infrastruct]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-matt-lamarche-running-for-council-in-ward-2-south-east-kent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-matt-lamarche-running-for-council-in-ward-2-south-east-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Scott Thompson running for council in Ward 8 South Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Scott ThompsonAge: 45Ward: The Great 8 Why are you running for council? The recent developments in council have left me disappointed in council members I once believed in and supported. A runaway budget, secret meetings, the terrifying state of our water infrastructure and the latest round of bullying by some people I once supported has emboldened me to run in an effort to fix what has been broken in Chatham-Kent. What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? Putting an e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-scott-thompson-running-for-council-in-ward-8-south-chatham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-scott-thompson-running-for-council-in-ward-8-south-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council defeats floor-crossing motion; Epp says Liberals courted him]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the same night municipal council voted down a motion to lobby against federal floor-crossing, Chatham-Kent&ndash;Leamington&rsquo;s Conservative representative said the Liberals tried to court him on two occasions.MP Dave Epp was on Monday&rsquo;s agenda to give a presentation concerning Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s relationship with the federal government, as well as issues, such as housing and the economy.He also touched on floor-crossing, calling it &ldquo;a part, a function, a feature&rdquo; of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-defeats-floor-crossing-motion-epp-says-liberals-courted-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-defeats-floor-crossing-motion-epp-says-liberals-courted-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain water running off farm field floods Blenheim properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[BLENHEIM &ndash; In mid-April the water was ankle-deep in the backyard of Greg Bayly&rsquo;s home. It flowed out to the street in front of his home following massive rainfall.Flood waters also filled the backyards of of his neighbours on Mango Lane, he said.The rainwater flowed from a farm field located behind the homes in the subdivision, he said.Bayly said a ditch has been made to funnel water from a 40 acre field that drains into the neighbourhood, &ldquo;overwhelming the storm drain system]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rain-water-running-off-farm-field-floods-blenheim-properties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rain-water-running-off-farm-field-floods-blenheim-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Gerhard Taves running for council in Ward 1 South West Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Gerhard TavesAge: 51Ward: 1 Why are you running for council? I&rsquo;ve considered running for council for quite a few years. I wanted to wait until my son had graduated high school so I could devote the kind of time I needed to it. There is a growing disconnect between what the residents of the county want from council and what&rsquo;s coming down from council. People who talk to me are really frustrated. I hear it in the coffee shops, and I hear it from other farmers. Over the last few]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-gerhard-taves-running-for-council-in-ward-1-south-west-kent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-gerhard-taves-running-for-council-in-ward-1-south-west-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Andy Fisher running for council in Ward 8 South Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Andy FisherAge: 35Ward: 8 Why are you running for council? I&rsquo;m running for council because I believe residents deserve strong representation, lower taxes, and a council that listens to the people it serves.Too many families are struggling with the rising cost of living, and taxpayers want to know their money is being spent responsibly.I want to bring a fresh perspective to council and ensure the voices of everyday residents are heard when important decisions are being made. What are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-andy-fisher-running-for-council-in-ward-8-south-chatham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-andy-fisher-running-for-council-in-ward-8-south-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham man hit, killed by Via train: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham man has died after being struck by a Via Rail train east of Chatham Sunday afternoon, Chatham-Kent police say.Officers responded to a report of a pedestrian hit by an eastbound passenger train near Northwood Line shortly after 2 p.m., police said. A Chatham man, 34, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.Rail traffic was temporarily halted while traffic management unit officers, railway police and the Office of the Chief Coroner investigated, police said. The train was later pe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-man-hit-killed-by-via-train-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-man-hit-killed-by-via-train-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free skin checks at Mole Mobile walk-in clinic draws crowd in Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother&rsquo;s Day wasn&rsquo;t going to stop numerous residents from the chance to have their skin checked by a dermatologist when the Mole Mobile Tour rolled into Chatham.There was already a line up before the person was seen Sunday morning at a free walk-in clinic, offered in partnership with the Canadian Dermatology Association and Melanoma Canada, while parked at the Chatham Walmart store.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s busy everywhere we go,&rdquo; said Dr. Mark Kirchhof, president of the Canadian Derm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-skin-checks-at-mole-mobile-walk-in-clinic-draws-crowd-in-chatham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-skin-checks-at-mole-mobile-walk-in-clinic-draws-crowd-in-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Zelst’s Market: ‘Hidden gem’ celebrating 10 years in business]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the past decade Van Zelst&rsquo;s Market has quietly grown from a single store front into a labyrinth that occupies several rooms inside two buildings.Located at 15 and 17 King St. E. in Chatham, the market is celebrating 10 years in business, which owner Lee-Ann Van Zelst said opened on Friday the 13 th in May 2016.&ldquo;I always liked going to the markets, but they were always closed before I could get there, because I was working,&rdquo; she said.The market in downtown Chatham initially]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/van-zelsts-market-hidden-gem-celebrating-10-years-in-business/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/van-zelsts-market-hidden-gem-celebrating-10-years-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK Votes: Michael Bond running for council in Ward 1 South West Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Michael BondAge: 55Ward: 1 Why are you running for council? I&rsquo;m running for council because I believe Chatham-Kent needs practical, accountable leadership focused on the future of our community. Residents are feeling the pressure of rising costs, infrastructure challenges, and frustration with local government, and I believe it&rsquo;s time for a fresh perspective at the council table. I care deeply about where Chatham-Kent is heading and want to help ensure the decisions made over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-michael-bond-running-for-council-in-ward-1-south-west-kent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-michael-bond-running-for-council-in-ward-1-south-west-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK Votes: Andréa Palmer running for council in Ward 1 South West Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Andr&eacute;a PalmerAge:66Ward:1Why are you running for council? I was born and raised in Tilbury, I live in Merlin, and I operate a business in Chatham. I have over 20 years of management experience in both the hospitality and financial services industries.I decided to run for council as I feel there is a need for a voice of common sense at the table and someone that will represent this ward with the integrity, transparency and honesty it deserves. What are some important issues you plan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-andra-palmer-running-for-council-in-ward-1-south-west-kent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-andra-palmer-running-for-council-in-ward-1-south-west-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C-K Votes: Andréa Palmer running for council in Ward 1 South West Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Andr&eacute;a PalmerAge:66Ward:1 Why are you running for council? I was born and raised in Tilbury, I live in Merlin, and I operate a business in Chatham. I have over 20 years of management experience in both the hospitality and financial services industries.I decided to run for council as I feel there is a need for a voice of common sense at the table and someone that will represent this ward with the integrity, transparency and honesty it deserves. What are some important issues you pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/c-k-votes-andra-palmer-running-for-council-in-ward-1-south-west-kent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/c-k-votes-andra-palmer-running-for-council-in-ward-1-south-west-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK Votes: Farmer, entrepreneur Nelson Burm joins mayor’s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is another candidate seeking to become Mayor of Chatham-Kent making it a three-way race, so far.Wallaceburg-area farmer and entrepreneur Nelson Burm, 47, cites concerns he&rsquo;s heard from residents as a reason for running to be mayor.&ldquo;People are always talking about how things are not running the way they would like to see,&rdquo; he said.&ldquo;A lot of people these days don&rsquo;t seem happy with how things are and people seem to be struggling&rdquo; due to the high cost of li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-farmer-entrepreneur-nelson-burm-joins-mayors-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-farmer-entrepreneur-nelson-burm-joins-mayors-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C-K Votes: Farmer, entrepreneur Nelson Burm joins mayor’s race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The quest for the Chatham-Kent mayor&rsquo;s chair is now a three-way race.Wallaceburg-area farmer and entrepreneur Nelson Burm, 47, cites concerns he&rsquo;s heard from residents as one reason he&rsquo;s running to be mayor.&ldquo;People are always talking about how things are not running the way they would like to see,&rdquo; he said.&ldquo;A lot of people these days don&rsquo;t seem happy with how things are and people seem to be struggling&rdquo; with the high cost of living, he added.Burm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/c-k-votes-farmer-entrepreneur-nelson-burm-joins-mayors-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/c-k-votes-farmer-entrepreneur-nelson-burm-joins-mayors-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Move with purpose to help babies, families, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kenters are invited to lace up their sneakers later this month for a cause that hits close to home: babies and their families, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance says.Strong Starts for Tiny Hearts, a community 5K run, walk and stroll, will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Mud Creek in Chatham, the alliance said in a release.The event was founded by Shannon Verschraegen and Kristen Fife, registered nurses with the alliance&rsquo;s women and children&rsquo;s unit, the hospital group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/move-with-purpose-to-help-babies-families-chatham-kent-health-alliance-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/move-with-purpose-to-help-babies-families-chatham-kent-health-alliance-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Move with purpose to help babies, families, C-K Health Alliance says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kenters are invited to lace up their sneakers later this month for a cause that hits close to home: babies and their families, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance says.Strong Starts for Tiny Hearts, a community 5K run, walk and stroll, will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Mud Creek in Chatham, the alliance said in a release.The event was founded by Shannon Verschraegen and Kristen Fife, registered nurses with the alliance&rsquo;s women and children&rsquo;s unit, the hospital group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/move-with-purpose-to-help-babies-families-c-k-health-alliance-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/move-with-purpose-to-help-babies-families-c-k-health-alliance-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C-K residents invited to move with purpose to help babies and families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent community members are invited to lace up their sneakers later this month for a cause that hits close to home &ndash; babies and their families.Strong Starts for Tiny Hearts, a community 5K run, walk, and stroll, being held May 31, at 10 a.m. at Mud Creek in Chatham, was founded by Shannon Verschraegen and Kristen Fife, two registered nurses in the Women and Children&rsquo;s unit at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, said a health alliance media release.This grassroots fundraiser is focu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/c-k-residents-invited-to-move-with-purpose-to-help-babies-and-families/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/c-k-residents-invited-to-move-with-purpose-to-help-babies-and-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five new family doctors working in Chatham-Kent: municipality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five new family physicians are practising in Chatham-Kent and most are accepting new patients, the municipality says.The new physicians are:Kaelan Harwood, at the Chatham-Kent Family Health Team in Blenheim Adebisi Ogundipe, at the Chatham-Kent Family Health Team in Wallaceburg Paige Parent, at the Thamesview Family Health Team in Wheatley Syed Shah, at the Chatham-Kent Family Health Team in Chatham Adib Shamsuddin, at the Thamesview Family Health Team in ChathamTheir arrival was announced by t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/five-new-family-doctors-working-in-chatham-kent-municipality/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/five-new-family-doctors-working-in-chatham-kent-municipality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five family doctors welcomed to Chatham-Kent; improving access to care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five new family physicians are practicing in Chatham-Kent and most of them are accepting new patients.The new physicians include:Dr. Kaelan Harwood &ndash; Chatham-Kent Family Health Team in Blenheim Dr. Adebisi Ogundipe &ndash; Chatham-Kent Family Health Team in Wallaceburg Dr. Paige Parent &ndash; Thamesview Family Health Team in Wheatley Dr. Syed Shah &ndash; Chatham-Kent Family Health Team in Chatham Dr. Adib Shamsuddin &ndash; Thamesview Family Health Team in ChathamThey have been announce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/five-family-doctors-welcomed-to-chatham-kent-improving-access-to-care/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/five-family-doctors-welcomed-to-chatham-kent-improving-access-to-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Politicians seek action on housing conversion, arena study, floor-crossers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Chatham-Kent councillors are expected to bring some big asks to Monday&rsquo;s council meeting.Motions from councillors Ryan Doyle, Michael Bondy and Rhonda Jubenville were postponed from the April 27 council meeting amid lengthy debate leading to council&rsquo;s approval of a $16-million investment in a waste-to-energy project.Brakes could be put on a municipal plan to convert a Chatham long-term care facility to social housing if council backs Doyle&rsquo;s motion to delay a $500,000 te]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/politicians-seek-action-on-housing-conversion-arena-study-floor-crossers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/politicians-seek-action-on-housing-conversion-arena-study-floor-crossers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mole Mobile Tour offering free cancer skin checks in Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coast-to-Coast Mole Mobile Tour is making a stop in Chatham on Sunday offering a walk-in skin check during melanoma awareness month.Presented by Neutrogena, the tour is a ground-breaking initiative the underscores the importance of skin cancer prevention and early detection, said a media release from Melanoma Canada.The Mole Mobile will be at the Walmart store at 881 St. Clair St. with walk-ins accepted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis to have a skin check performe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mole-mobile-tour-offering-free-cancer-skin-checks-in-chatham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mole-mobile-tour-offering-free-cancer-skin-checks-in-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaining local ambassadors through local Citizen’s Police Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the past several weeks, 30 Chatham-Kent residents have spent Wednesday night getting an in-depth look at what it takes to be a local police officer through the Citizen&rsquo;s Police Academy.Officers working all areas of the Chatham-Kent Police Service step up to provide presentations and demonstrations of specialized units, including forensics, major crime and the emergency tesponse team.Participants also are invited to go on a ride-along with officers to gain insight into front-line polic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gaining-local-ambassadors-through-local-citizens-police-academy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gaining-local-ambassadors-through-local-citizens-police-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four charged after $24K drug, weapons seizure in Chatham: C-K police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four men, including three from out of town, are charged after drugs and loaded weapons were seized from a Chatham home and vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, said Chatham-Kent police.The drugs and guns were recovered as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, police said.Police executed Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrants at McNaughton Avenue West residence and a vehicle associated with the investigation shortly before 1 p.m., police said.Police seized the following item]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/four-charged-after-24k-drug-weapons-seizure-in-chatham-c-k-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/four-charged-after-24k-drug-weapons-seizure-in-chatham-c-k-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four charged after $24K drug, weapons seizure: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four men, including three from out of town, are charged after drugs and loaded weapons were seized from a Chatham home and vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, said Chatham-Kent police.The drugs and guns were recovered as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, police said.Police executed Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrants at McNaughton Avenue West residence and a vehicle associated with the investigation shortly before 1 p.m., police said.Police seized the following item]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/four-charged-after-24k-drug-weapons-seizure-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/four-charged-after-24k-drug-weapons-seizure-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance welcomes pediatrician from Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pediatrician Namrata Todurkar brings a practice defined by lived experience to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance&rsquo;s Women &amp; Children&rsquo;s department, the hospital group says.Todurkar&rsquo;s expertise enhances specialized care available to residents across the region, an alliance release said.After completing bachelor&rsquo;s degrees in medicine and surgery, she completed a medical doctorate in pediatrics and fellowships in neonatology and nenonatal-perinatal medicine, the alliance said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-welcomes-pediatrician-from-alberta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-welcomes-pediatrician-from-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We ignite potential': Chatham-Kent YMCA aims to raise $150K this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help continue its long-standing service in the community, Chatham-Kent YMCA is looking to raise $150,000 this year.The fundraising campaign kicked off at the Courthouse Lane Y with officials and community supporters on hand.Andrew Lockie, YMCA of Southwestern Ontario&rsquo;s chief executive, said the organization is involved in many areas, from recreation to child care and other programs.&ldquo;We ignite potential in people,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s the bottom line. That&rsquo;s w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/we-ignite-potential-chatham-kent-ymca-aims-to-raise-150k-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/we-ignite-potential-chatham-kent-ymca-aims-to-raise-150k-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Matthew Giffin running for council in Ward 2 South East Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Matthew GiffinAge: 66Ward: 2 Why are you running for council? I see Chatham-Kent as a place of great potential that needs vision. Ridgetown, where I live, has empty storefronts, high taxes and infrastructure gaps that actively prevent growth &ndash; yet we&rsquo;re centrally located in a region of more than 1.2 million people, near beautiful lakes and parks, with a university right in town. We should be thriving. So I created a media campaign to highlight our area&rsquo;s strengths. It&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-matthew-giffin-running-for-council-in-ward-2-south-east-kent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-matthew-giffin-running-for-council-in-ward-2-south-east-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Brad Snobelen running in Ward 2 South East Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Brad SnobelenAge: 44Ward: 2 Why are you running for council? I&rsquo;m running because I believe our rural voice needs to be heard clearly and consistently around the council table.If elected, I will listen, I will respond, and I will work hard to represent your interests with honesty and integrity.This community has given a lot to my family, and I want to give back by helping ensure it remains a great place to live, work and raise the next generation. What are some important issues you p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-brad-snobelen-running-in-ward-2-south-east-kent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-brad-snobelen-running-in-ward-2-south-east-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Steve Kenney running in Ward 7 North East Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Steve KenneyAge: 62Ward: 7 Why are you running for council? I am running because change is needed. I want to work with council to address taxation, expenditures, strengthen and improve our local economy. I believe that a strong, effective council has a diverse mix of experienced representatives and new voices. I am running because I can bring a new voice, valuable skills and experience, and a new vision to help rebuild trust in our local government. I am committed to building a better fut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-steve-kenney-running-in-ward-7-north-east-chatham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-steve-kenney-running-in-ward-7-north-east-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Authentic, lived experience': Pain Court high schoolers plant 400 native trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who says Earth Day can only be once a year?Joining forces with area conservation groups, students and staff at &Eacute;cole secondaire catholique de Pain Court teamed up to plant 400 native trees Wednesday.Teachers Daniel B&eacute;langer and Roger Daniel led the initiative, with more than 50 Grade 9 geography students taking part at a Pain Court Line farm.They planted shagbark hickory, white oak, silver maple, black cherry, sycamore and other species.&ldquo;We always hear that there&rsquo;s a s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/authentic-lived-experience-pain-court-high-schoolers-plant-400-native-trees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/authentic-lived-experience-pain-court-high-schoolers-plant-400-native-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales, listings surge in April: realtor group]]></title><description><![CDATA[A record number of listings helped boost home sales in April across Chatham-Kent, figures from the area realtors&rsquo; association show.April saw 135 homes sold, 30 per cent more than in April 2025, Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors data show. April sales were also 6.5 per cent above the five-year average and 8.3 per cent above the 10-year average,The 356 units sold in the first four months of 2026 was eight more sold than in the same period a year ago, the association said.The April surge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-listings-surge-in-april-realtor-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-listings-surge-in-april-realtor-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strain sisters' documentary sheds light on abuses local women suffer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sexual assault, intimate partner violence and human trafficking happen virtually every day across Canada, but not everyone realizes how prevalent these incidents are in Chatham-Kent.Local filmmakers Karissa and Kat Strain have teamed with agencies in the Chatham-Kent Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition, to make a documentary on the issue in the community.The film, The Coalition, will be screened free at the Chatham Capitol Theatre May 16 to help the community recognize the issues and start thinkin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/strain-sisters-documentary-sheds-light-on-abuses-local-women-suffer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/strain-sisters-documentary-sheds-light-on-abuses-local-women-suffer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: John Cummings running in Ward 4 North West Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name:John CummingsAge: 57Ward: 4 Why are you running for council? I&rsquo;m running to represent Ward 4 with a focus on action, not talk. Our communities have different needs, and they deserve practical leadership that delivers results. I will be a strong, consistent voice at council by listening to residents, speaking up for their concerns, and working to make sure they are addressed. What are some important issues you plan to address if elected? My priorities are fiscal responsibility, infras]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-john-cummings-running-in-ward-4-north-west-kent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-john-cummings-running-in-ward-4-north-west-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WDSS Drama Club makes history by advancing to provincial showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedy is not often associated with a play about surviving a residential school, but the Wallaceburg District secondary school drama club has made it work and made history at the same time.The school&rsquo;s drama club has advanced to the provincial showcase for the first time in the 80-year history of the National Theatre School Drama Festival with its performance of The Way Home.The WDSS production will open the festival on May 20 at York University in Toronto, which runs until May 23.The Way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wdss-drama-club-makes-history-by-advancing-to-provincial-showcase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wdss-drama-club-makes-history-by-advancing-to-provincial-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Cory Couture running in Ward 3 North East Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name: Cory CoutureAge: 51Ward: 3 Why are you running for council? During the past 10 years, property taxes have increased four to five per cent annually. At this rate, the average person will no longer be able to afford their property taxes. There has been little to no investment in our rural communities, with the majority of investment and spending happening in the City of Chatham. Our invest-spend formula must consider annual investment in all rural communities. Finally the current council ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-cory-couture-running-in-ward-3-north-east-kent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-cory-couture-running-in-ward-3-north-east-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some residents evacuated due to active gas leak in east-end Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some east-end Chatham residents were evacuated due to an active natural gas leak in the Scane Street area Tuesday morning, Chatham-Kent police say.Police asked the public to avoid two stretches of Park Street, between Payne and Scane streets, and between St. George and St. Patrick streets.Police, fire and Enbridge crews responded after gas was reported venting from an area lawn, a Chatham-Kent release said.All Scane Street and some Foster street residents were evacuated to the nearby WISH Centr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/some-residents-evacuated-due-to-active-gas-leak-in-east-end-chatham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/some-residents-evacuated-due-to-active-gas-leak-in-east-end-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some residents evacuated amid gas leak in east-end Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some east-end Chatham residents were evacuated due to a natural gas leak in the Scane Street area Tuesday morning, Chatham-Kent police say.Police asked the public to avoid two stretches of Park Street, between Payne and Scane streets, and between St. George and St. Patrick streets.Police, fire and Enbridge crews responded after gas was reported venting from an area lawn, a Chatham-Kent release said.All Scane Street and some Foster street residents were evacuated to the nearby WISH Centre as a p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/some-residents-evacuated-amid-gas-leak-in-east-end-chatham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/some-residents-evacuated-amid-gas-leak-in-east-end-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas leak resolved in east-end Chatham: Chatham-Kent officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[A natural gas leak that saw some east Chatham residents evacuated from their homes Tuesday morning has been resolved, Chatham-Kent officials say.Enbridge crews located and stopped the leak on Scane Street, a municipal release said Tuesday afternoon.&ldquo;The leak was caused by a loose connection on an underground pipe,&rdquo; officials said. &ldquo;All residents have now returned to their homes and the loose connection is being repaired.&rdquo;Police, fire and Enbridge crews responded after ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gas-leak-resolved-in-east-end-chatham-chatham-kent-officials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gas-leak-resolved-in-east-end-chatham-chatham-kent-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some residents evacuated due to active gas leak in Chatham's east end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some residents in Chatham&rsquo;s east end are being evacuated from their homes due an active gas leak in the area of Scane Street.Chatham-Kent police issued a public advisory Tuesday morning asking the public to avoid the area of Park Street between Payne Street and Scane Street, as well as the area from St. George Street to St. Patrick Street.Residents on Scane Street and some residences on Foster Street are being evacuated as a precaution, police said.Emergency crews are currently on scene a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/some-residents-evacuated-due-to-active-gas-leak-in-chathams-east-end/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/some-residents-evacuated-due-to-active-gas-leak-in-chathams-east-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some residents evacuate amid active gas leak in Chatham's east end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some east-end Chatham&rsquo;s residents are being evacuated due to an active gas leak near Scane Street, Chatham-Kent police say.Police were asking the public to avoid two stretches of Park Street, between Payne and Scane street, and between St. George and St. Patrick streets, Tuesday morning.Some homes on Scane and Foster streets are being evacuated as a precaution, police said.Police, fire and utility crews are on the scene, police said.Roads in the affected area have been closed with barrica]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/some-residents-evacuate-amid-active-gas-leak-in-chathams-east-end/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/some-residents-evacuate-amid-active-gas-leak-in-chathams-east-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One charged after beer can attack: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is charged after a woman threw a can of beer at another woman, Chatham-Kent police say.Officers called to a Gillard Street home in Wallaceburg March 26 learned a woman had been attacked after refusing to let an unknown woman use her phone, a police release said.&ldquo;The complainant provided a verbal description and video evidence showing the suspect approaching her, asking to use her phone, and then throwing a can of beer at her chest when refused,&rdquo; police said.A suspect, ide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/one-charged-after-beer-can-attack-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/one-charged-after-beer-can-attack-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health week raises community awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large gathering was on hand at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre, to kick off mental health awareness week Monday.Advocates hope increased awareness will continue in the community throughout the year.Approximately 75 people were in attendance for Monday&rsquo;s flag-raising, including representatives from the Mental Health Network of Chatham-Kent, first responders, community service workers, the mayor and several councillors.Allie Matthews, the network&rsquo;s operations manager, said the overall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mental-health-week-raises-community-awareness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mental-health-week-raises-community-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public input sought on proposed renoviction licensing bylaw in Chatham-Kent - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public input sought on proposed renoviction licensing bylaw in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/public-input-sought-on-proposed-renoviction-licensing-bylaw-in-chatham-kent-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/public-input-sought-on-proposed-renoviction-licensing-bylaw-in-chatham-kent-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent fire officials urge residents to verify personnel during home visits - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent fire officials urge residents to verify personnel during home visits&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-fire-officials-urge-residents-to-verify-personnel-during-home-visits-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-fire-officials-urge-residents-to-verify-personnel-during-home-visits-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hike for Hospice hits $160K target]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sun came out just in time for this year&rsquo;s Chatham-Kent Hike for Hospice, which also hit its $160,000 fundraising target on Sunday.Over 400 people were registered for the 10th annual event, held at Mud Creek Trail behind John McGregor Secondary School, with more people showing up that afternoon.For Brock McGregor, the foundation&rsquo;s executive director, this hike was the first since he took over the position last year.&ldquo;To recognize the 10 years of hospice is really special,&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/hike-for-hospice-hits-160k-target/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/hike-for-hospice-hits-160k-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[District conference brings Rotarians to Chatham-Kent - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[District conference brings Rotarians to Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/district-conference-brings-rotarians-to-chatham-kent-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/district-conference-brings-rotarians-to-chatham-kent-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[District conference brings Rotarians to Chatham-Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a weekend of service and fellowship, Rotarians from across the district descended on Chatham-Kent for their annual conference.The event brought together 45 clubs from District 6380, including members from such places as Michigan and other clubs throughout the region.John Schinkel, Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise president, called it a great opportunity to network, raise awareness and &ldquo;talk to other clubs about what they&rsquo;re doing.&rdquo;He said it&rsquo;s been about 12 years since]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/district-conference-brings-rotarians-to-chatham-kent/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/district-conference-brings-rotarians-to-chatham-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student artists recognized at Here I Am exhibition in Chatham-Kent - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Student artists recognized at Here I Am exhibition in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/student-artists-recognized-at-here-i-am-exhibition-in-chatham-kent-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/student-artists-recognized-at-here-i-am-exhibition-in-chatham-kent-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You owe it to yourself': Landsberg brings mental health message to Rotary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite his television fame, and an enviable job rubbing shoulders with the greats, Michael Landsberg was going through some of the toughest battles of his life.Nobody watching him at home had the slightest clue.The long-time host of TSN&rsquo;s Off the Record was the keynote speaker, presented by the Rotary Club of Chatham, as it kicked off its district conference Friday night at the Kiwanis Theatre.Landsberg, now a mental health advocate and founder of the Sick Not Weak not&#8209;for&#8209;pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/you-owe-it-to-yourself-landsberg-brings-mental-health-message-to-rotary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/you-owe-it-to-yourself-landsberg-brings-mental-health-message-to-rotary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public feedback sought on draft renoviction bylaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent is seeking public input on a draft renoviction bylaw.In February, after a motion from Coun. Marjorie Crew, council directed administration to draft a bylaw, as well as consult with tenant advocacy groups, landlord representatives and housing experts.The proposed bylaw will address enforcement mechanisms, administrative fees, appeal processes, compliance reporting, and alignment with practices in other municipalities, stated a media release.Administration has since prepared a draft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/public-feedback-sought-on-draft-renoviction-bylaw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/public-feedback-sought-on-draft-renoviction-bylaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Anderson announces mayoral campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Believing her front-line role in health-care provides a valuable perspective, a West Kent councillor has thrown her name in the mayoral race.Lauren Anderson, a registered nurse, filed her nomination papers Friday, the first day candidates could officially declare.She said her campaign is grounded in &ldquo;real-life experience, strong community connection, and a renewed commitment to care&rdquo; in local leadership.&ldquo;Chatham-Kent is home. It&rsquo;s where I&rsquo;ve raised my daughters, bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-anderson-announces-mayoral-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-anderson-announces-mayoral-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lauren Anderson enters Chatham-Kent mayor’s race - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauren Anderson enters Chatham-Kent mayor&rsquo;s race&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lauren-anderson-enters-chatham-kent-mayors-race-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lauren-anderson-enters-chatham-kent-mayors-race-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Bondy officially enters mayor’s race in Chatham-Kent - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Bondy officially enters mayor&rsquo;s race in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/michael-bondy-officially-enters-mayors-race-in-chatham-kent-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/michael-bondy-officially-enters-mayors-race-in-chatham-kent-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrested on outstanding warrants in Chatham-Kent - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three arrested on outstanding warrants in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/three-arrested-on-outstanding-warrants-in-chatham-kent-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/three-arrested-on-outstanding-warrants-in-chatham-kent-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nomination period opens for 2026 Chatham-Kent municipal election - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nomination period opens for 2026 Chatham-Kent municipal election&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nomination-period-opens-for-2026-chatham-kent-municipal-election-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nomination-period-opens-for-2026-chatham-kent-municipal-election-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK VOTES: Bondy officially files for mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[After openly musing last year about a possible run, a veteran Chatham councillor has officially filed for the municipality&rsquo;s top job.Michael Bondy submitted his mayoral papers on Friday, the first day of nominations.After serving on Chatham-Kent council for 16 years, he believes a change is needed, including a more simplified approach to governance.He also said the municipality must improve public trust, as well as engagement.&ldquo;It sounds cliche &hellip; but we need transparency,&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-bondy-officially-files-for-mayor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-votes-bondy-officially-files-for-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations open for municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominations are open for the Oct. 26 municipal election.Friday was the first day that those interested in running for municipal office could submit their papers, with a deadline of Aug. 21 at 2 p.m.Nomination forms must be completed and submitted to the clerk by appointment. Candidates will need to provide their signature along with 25 endorsement signatures from eligible voters.There is a filing fee of $200 for mayor and $100 for councillor or school board trustee positions. Fees can be paid b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nominations-open-for-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nominations-open-for-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frost advisory continues in Chatham-Kent - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frost advisory continues in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/frost-advisory-continues-in-chatham-kent-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/frost-advisory-continues-in-chatham-kent-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Documentary on intimate partner violence and human trafficking comes to Chatham-Kent - The Sarnia Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Documentary on intimate partner violence and human trafficking comes to Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sarnia Journal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/documentary-on-intimate-partner-violence-and-human-trafficking-comes-to-chatham-kent-the-sarnia-journal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/documentary-on-intimate-partner-violence-and-human-trafficking-comes-to-chatham-kent-the-sarnia-journal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frost advisory issued for Chatham-Kent with risk to crops - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frost advisory issued for Chatham-Kent with risk to crops&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/frost-advisory-issued-for-chatham-kent-with-risk-to-crops-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/frost-advisory-issued-for-chatham-kent-with-risk-to-crops-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AROUND CHATHAM-KENT: Bells will be ringing at St. Andrew's - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[AROUND CHATHAM-KENT: Bells will be ringing at St. Andrew's&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/around-chatham-kent-bells-will-be-ringing-at-st-andrews-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/around-chatham-kent-bells-will-be-ringing-at-st-andrews-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AROUND CHATHAM-KENT: Bells will be ringing at St. Andrew's]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Andrew&rsquo;s United Church in Chatham will welcome back Bells Ablaze and Bellissima Ringers for an evening of music, after their last performance here in 2019.The two professional handbell ensembles are set to present Ringing into Spring on May 9 at 7 p.m.Bells Ablaze, formed in 2004, is an advanced invitational handbell choir drawing from communities throughout Southwestern Ontario.Since its inception, they have performed in many concerts, including Canada&rsquo;s national handbell festi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/around-chatham-kent-bells-will-be-ringing-at-st-andrews/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/around-chatham-kent-bells-will-be-ringing-at-st-andrews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Clair Catholic board recognizes staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four staff members were recognized for their dedicated service during St. Clair Catholic district school board&rsquo;s recent system faith day.More than a thousand employees came together for the event, held simultaneously at Ursuline College Chatham and St. Patrick&rsquo;s secondary school in Sarnia.The day offered staff a chance to reflect on the shared mission of Catholic education.The living our faith lighting the way awards, which recognize compassion and faith-filled service, were present]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/st-clair-catholic-board-recognizes-staff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/st-clair-catholic-board-recognizes-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police presence in Wallaceburg safely resolved, man charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 21-year-old man was charged after a heavy police presence in Wallaceburg early Friday.At approximately 2:47 a.m., Chatham-Kent police responded to a Wallace Street residence following reports of a disturbance involving an individual believed to be in crisis.Upon arrival, officers attempted to communicate with the individual.&ldquo;During the interaction, the accused made threats toward police and indicated there was a presence of weapons inside,&rdquo; police said in a release Friday afternoo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-presence-in-wallaceburg-safely-resolved-man-charged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-presence-in-wallaceburg-safely-resolved-man-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man living illegally in Canada faces fraud charge: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person faces charges after a customer tried to open an account at a Wallaceburg bank Tuesday with fraudulent documents.Police also confirmed the man had been living illegally in Canada since 2022.When officers attempted to arrest the man, he resisted, resulting in a minor scuffle, police said.A 33-year-old man was taken into custody, charged with four counts of uttering a forged document, three counts of possession of an identity document, forgery, fraud of less than $5,000, obstructing polic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-living-illegally-in-canada-faces-fraud-charge-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-living-illegally-in-canada-faces-fraud-charge-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horror movie filmed in Chatham being pitched at Cannes Film Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The horror movie Fresh Meat, filmed in the old Chatham Jail, will be launched for international sales at the Cannes Film Market in France next month.Chatham-based independent filmmaker Daniel Turres, who directed the film from his own script, is excited for the future.He said what happens at Cannes, which runs from May 12 to 20, &ldquo;could really dictate the momentum of where Fresh Meat deserves to be.&rdquo;His previous horror movie, Here for Blood, had a &ldquo;fantastic run&rdquo; on the s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/horror-movie-filmed-in-chatham-being-pitched-at-cannes-film-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/horror-movie-filmed-in-chatham-being-pitched-at-cannes-film-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Barnstormers acquire all-star slugger - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Barnstormers acquire all-star slugger&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-barnstormers-acquire-all-star-slugger-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-barnstormers-acquire-all-star-slugger-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open mic night in Chatham-Kent to highlight Mental Health Week - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open mic night in Chatham-Kent to highlight Mental Health Week&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/open-mic-night-in-chatham-kent-to-highlight-mental-health-week-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/open-mic-night-in-chatham-kent-to-highlight-mental-health-week-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Devils home opener tonight - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Devils home opener tonight&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/red-devils-home-opener-tonight-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/red-devils-home-opener-tonight-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local father-daughter pairs run Boston Marathon - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local father-daughter pairs run Boston Marathon&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-father-daughter-pairs-run-boston-marathon-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-father-daughter-pairs-run-boston-marathon-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council passes motion to boost Chatham-Kent communities, tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help provide an additional boost to Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s communities and tourism assets, councillors passed a motion for one-time funding, with the possibility of continuing the program if successful.South Kent Coun. Anthony Ceccacci asked for $150,000 from strategic reserves to establish a marketing and communications campaign focused on driving revenue to downtowns, attractions, small businesses, and recreational and cultural amenities.&ldquo;We have a lot of great things that are happenin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-passes-motion-to-boost-chatham-kent-communities-tourism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-passes-motion-to-boost-chatham-kent-communities-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right to refuse unsafe work prevents tragedies; day of mourning held]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been more than 12 years since Donna and Ken Wall lost their son in a workplace accident and the pain remains.Tears well in the eyes of the Chatham couple when asked about their son Christopher Crawford, who was killed when a roof collapsed at a Mississauga construction site on Jan. 13, 2014. He was 33 years and left behind a wife and three children.They brought a photo of Crawford to the national day of mourning ceremony organized annually on April 28 by Unifor Local 127 to honour wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/right-to-refuse-unsafe-work-prevents-tragedies-day-of-mourning-held/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/right-to-refuse-unsafe-work-prevents-tragedies-day-of-mourning-held/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council awards $6.5 million contract for Park Avenue Business Centre renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent councillors have voted to award a $6.5 million contract for renovations to the Park Avenue Business Centre.The building originally was constructed in the late 1950s for industrial purposes and historically used as a Fram filter manufacturing facility before being converted to office space, stated a staff report to council Monday.A portion of the building now is owned and occupied by the municipality, while the remainder is associated with a condominium corporation. Currently, appro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-awards-65-million-contract-for-park-avenue-business-centre-renovations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-awards-65-million-contract-for-park-avenue-business-centre-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council approves waste-to-energy project despite concerns over public consultation - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council approves waste-to-energy project despite concerns over public consultation&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-approves-waste-to-energy-project-despite-concerns-over-public-consultation-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-approves-waste-to-energy-project-despite-concerns-over-public-consultation-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-born movie producer earns first Canadian Screen Awards nom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-born Garrett VanDusen knows how to put the business in show business and it has earned him his first Canadian Screen Awards nomination.The Vancouver-based film and television producer shares a nomination with fellow producer Darren Robson in the category of best TV movie for The 13th Wife: Escaping Polygamy, Part 1.The screen awards are being held in Toronto from May 27 to May 31 with a nationally broadcast ceremony on May 31, hosted by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.&ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-born-movie-producer-earns-first-canadian-screen-awards-nom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-born-movie-producer-earns-first-canadian-screen-awards-nom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent approves waste to energy project - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent approves waste to energy project&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-approves-waste-to-energy-project-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-approves-waste-to-energy-project-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent approves waste to energy project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hoping to take advantage of senior government funding, while creating a revenue generator for the municipality, Chatham-Kent council gave its final approval for the waste to energy project Monday night.A partnership between Chatham-Kent and Greenfield Global, the initiative involves an anaerobic digestion plant that will convert industrial, commercial and institutional organic waste into renewable natural gas.Chief financial officer Gord Quinton gave the presentation, noting the project is an i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-approves-waste-to-energy-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-approves-waste-to-energy-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taste of Chatham-Kent a celebration of local multiculturalism - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taste of Chatham-Kent a celebration of local multiculturalism&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/taste-of-chatham-kent-a-celebration-of-local-multiculturalism-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/taste-of-chatham-kent-a-celebration-of-local-multiculturalism-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taste of Chatham-Kent a celebration of local multiculturalism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Taste of Chatham-Kent, a celebration of the community&rsquo;s cultural diversity, is making a return this summer with a new month-long format that aims to make it easier to participate. Mayor Darrin Canniff said feedback from participants was that it was difficult for businesses to close for two days to take part in the event. The focus, this year, for Taste of Chatham-Kent (TOCK), which runs from June 27 to July 26, is to have people attend events at local businesses, where they have their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/taste-of-chatham-kent-a-celebration-of-local-multiculturalism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/taste-of-chatham-kent-a-celebration-of-local-multiculturalism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U13 Wildcats earn provincial bronze - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[U13 Wildcats earn provincial bronze&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/u13-wildcats-earn-provincial-bronze-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/u13-wildcats-earn-provincial-bronze-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monday’s (selective) Chatham-Kent police briefs - The Chatham Voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday&rsquo;s (selective) Chatham-Kent police briefs&nbsp;&nbsp;The Chatham Voice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mondays-selective-chatham-kent-police-briefs-the-chatham-voice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mondays-selective-chatham-kent-police-briefs-the-chatham-voice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honouring local heroes in Chatham-Kent - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honouring local heroes in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/honouring-local-heroes-in-chatham-kent-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/honouring-local-heroes-in-chatham-kent-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFCO goes Big Country with new, stronger signal at 91.3 FM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-based CFCO, one of the pioneering AM stations in Canada, now has a new permanent frequency at 91.3 FM. On Saturday afternoon, the nearly century-old 630 AM frequency and the low frequency 92.9 FM that launched in 2000, were turned off and the new Big Country 91.3 FM CFCO officially took over during a ceremony held at the Red Barn Brewing Co. near Blenheim. &ldquo;I know there&rsquo;s a lot of nostalgia with 630 (CFCO),&rdquo; said Walter Ploegman, vice-president of Blackburn Media Inc.,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cfco-goes-big-country-with-new-stronger-signal-at-913-fm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cfco-goes-big-country-with-new-stronger-signal-at-913-fm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Wildcats make history at Ontario basketball championship - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Wildcats make history at Ontario basketball championship&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-wildcats-make-history-at-ontario-basketball-championship-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-wildcats-make-history-at-ontario-basketball-championship-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police probe weekend bush fire that killed woman - Windsor Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police probe weekend bush fire that killed woman&nbsp;&nbsp;Windsor Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-probe-weekend-bush-fire-that-killed-woman-windsor-star/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-probe-weekend-bush-fire-that-killed-woman-windsor-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police probe weekend bush fire that killed woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHATHAM-KENT &mdash; Police are investigating a weekend fire in a wooded area in east-end Chatham where authorities say an unidentified person was found dead. Chatham-Kent police provided no details about the deceased person or the fire in a public advisory Sunday. But three people who were nearby said they heard an explosion in the bush the night before and saw a woman who appeared to have suffered burns. One of the three, Kenneth Verkaik, said he picked up the woman to take her out of the wood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-probe-weekend-bush-fire-that-killed-woman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-probe-weekend-bush-fire-that-killed-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police probing bush fire that killed woman - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police probing bush fire that killed woman&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-probing-bush-fire-that-killed-woman-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-probing-bush-fire-that-killed-woman-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham woman found dead at fire scene; no foul play: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[No foul play is suspected in connection to a fire Saturday night at wooded area in east-end Chatham where authorities say a woman was found dead. &ldquo;As a result of the evidence obtained through the investigation by the Ontario Fire Marshal&rsquo;s office, the fire is believed to have originated within the temporary structure where the individual was located, with no indication of arson,&rdquo; said Chatham-Kent police in a public advisory update late Monday afternoon. &ldquo;Information gath]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-woman-found-dead-at-fire-scene-no-foul-play-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-woman-found-dead-at-fire-scene-no-foul-play-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham woman found dead at fire scene; no foul play: C-K police]]></title><description><![CDATA[No foul play is suspected in connection to a fire Saturday night at wooded area in east-end Chatham where authorities say a woman was found deceased. &ldquo;As a result of the evidence obtained through the investigation by the Ontario Fire Marshal&rsquo;s office, the fire is believed to have originated within the temporary structure where the individual was located with no indication of arson,&rdquo; said Chatham-Kent police in a public advisory update late Monday afternoon. &ldquo;Information g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-woman-found-dead-at-fire-scene-no-foul-play-c-k-police/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-woman-found-dead-at-fire-scene-no-foul-play-c-k-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police probing deadly bush fire scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a weekend fire in a wooded area in east-end Chatham where authorities say an unidentified person was found dead.Chatham-Kent police provided no details about the deceased person or the fire in a public advisory Sunday.But three people who were nearby said they heard an explosion in the bush the night before and saw a woman who appeared to have suffered burns.One of the three, Kenneth Verkaik, said he picked up the woman to take her out of the wooded area just before pol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-probing-deadly-bush-fire-scene/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-probing-deadly-bush-fire-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police probing bush fire that killed woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a weekend fire in a wooded area in east-end Chatham where authorities say an unidentified person was found dead.<br />
&nbsp; Chatham-Kent police provided no details about the deceased person or the fire in a public advisory Sunday.<br />
&nbsp; But three people who were nearby said they heard an explosion in the bush the night before and saw a woman who appeared to have suffered burns.<br />
&nbsp; One of the three, Kenneth Verkaik, said he picked up the woman to take her out of the wood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-probing-bush-fire-that-killed-woman/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-probing-bush-fire-that-killed-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham fire where person found deceased under investigation: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A weekend fire that occurred in the King Street East area of Chatham where a person was found deceased is under investigation, said Chatham-Kent police. Police issued a public advisory early Sunday afternoon about increased activity in the area as officers worked with Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue and the Ontario Fire Marshal&rsquo;s Office during the ongoing investigation. No details were provided about the deceased person, but the police advisory said there are no concerns for public safety and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-fire-where-person-found-deceased-under-investigation-police/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-fire-where-person-found-deceased-under-investigation-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police investigating a fatal fire - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police investigating a fatal fire&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-investigating-a-fatal-fire-cbc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-investigating-a-fatal-fire-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carter Chadwick signs with Sarnia Sting - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carter Chadwick signs with Sarnia Sting&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/carter-chadwick-signs-with-sarnia-sting-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/carter-chadwick-signs-with-sarnia-sting-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent library to host Canadian Hearing Services information session - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent library to host Canadian Hearing Services information session&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-library-to-host-canadian-hearing-services-information-session-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-library-to-host-canadian-hearing-services-information-session-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Expo continues draw a large crowd; great costumes to see]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a packed house for the 12th annual Chatham-Kent Expo at the John D. Bradley Centre in Chatham. Rob Bellamy an organizer of the 2026 Chatham-Kent Expo said pre-sales were the highest they&rsquo;ve ever been on Saturday and it seemed there were more people showing up at the door in the past. &ldquo;Every year it just seems to grow . . . it&rsquo;s so humbling,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m happy how Chatham has accepted this.&rdquo; Bellamy credits the support of Chatham-Kent for the eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-expo-continues-draw-a-large-crowd-great-costumes-to-see/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-expo-continues-draw-a-large-crowd-great-costumes-to-see/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kub Kars hit track at WISH Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hard work and building skills of local Scouts and Cubs were put the to test Saturday during the annual Kub Kar/Dragster Rally that has been a local tradition for about six decades. Scouter Dave Elliott about 80 Scout and Cubs had worked in teams to build the model vehicles that competed on two tracks set up at the Chatham WISH Centre. He said the event is about team work. &ldquo;You don&rsquo;t have to win, but you have to have fun,&rdquo; Elliott said. &ldquo;The kids cheer each other on; t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/kub-kars-hit-track-at-wish-centre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/kub-kars-hit-track-at-wish-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Expo continues draw a large crowd; great costumes to see - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Expo continues draw a large crowd; great costumes to see&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-expo-continues-draw-a-large-crowd-great-costumes-to-see-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-expo-continues-draw-a-large-crowd-great-costumes-to-see-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mississauga driver charged after allegedly going 153 km/h on Highway 401 - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mississauga driver charged after allegedly going 153 km/h on Highway 401&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mississauga-driver-charged-after-allegedly-going-153-kmh-on-highway-401-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mississauga-driver-charged-after-allegedly-going-153-kmh-on-highway-401-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change of locks at Chatham apartment complex frustrating many tenants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efforts to enhance security at a municipal-run apartment building in Chatham is proving to be an inconvenience, say residents, especially for those with mobility issues. Residents at 99 McNaughton Ave. W., in Chatham say the removal of locks that allowed access through emergency exit doors along with new dead-bolts put on doors is hindering accessibility for tenants. Many tenants say they previously were able to use a key to enter through emergency doors closer to their apartments in the 120-uni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/change-of-locks-at-chatham-apartment-complex-frustrating-many-tenants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/change-of-locks-at-chatham-apartment-complex-frustrating-many-tenants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent honours volunteers at fourth annual Community Recognition Awards - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent honours volunteers at fourth annual Community Recognition Awards&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-honours-volunteers-at-fourth-annual-community-recognition-awards-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-honours-volunteers-at-fourth-annual-community-recognition-awards-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman struck by table during clash: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman struck by table during clash: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-struck-by-table-during-clash-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-struck-by-table-during-clash-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman struck by table during clash: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man faces several charges after a woman was hit by a table, said Chatham-Kent police. An uninvited man went to a Wheatley residence and clashed with 38-year-old Wheatley woman on Wednesday before 11 p.m., police said. The woman was struck in the lower body by a table which was thrown at her, but medical attention was no required, said police. Threats of harm also were made against the woman, police said. A suspect was located in Wheatley, police said. A 40-year-old Wheatley man is charged with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-struck-by-table-during-clash-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-struck-by-table-during-clash-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham councillor seeking arena oversight committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham councillor is looking to create an arena oversight committee prior to any further action regarding a new build. Coun. Michael Bondy will enter the motion, which was posted online Thursday in the council agenda package, during Monday&rsquo;s meeting. He asked that any feasibility study concerning new arena investments provide council with the following options: Take no action. Refurbish Memorial Arena and add a second ice pad. Construct a new twin-pad arena with one pad with 2,500 seats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-councillor-seeking-arena-oversight-committee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-councillor-seeking-arena-oversight-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Descendants of Italian immigrants continue local Virgin Mary festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[A celebration of the Virgin Mary brought to Chatham-Kent by immigrants from the same small village in Italy has continued for nearly 60 years. Today, it is the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of those who came here from the southern Italian village of Castelvetere Sul Calore who are carrying on the tradition of the Festa Della Madonna Delle Grazie (The festival in honour of Mary of the Graces). The origins of the celebration dates back about 200 years when an elderly woman from t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/descendants-of-italian-immigrants-continue-local-virgin-mary-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/descendants-of-italian-immigrants-continue-local-virgin-mary-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walpole Island to be featured on CBC’s Still Standing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Walpole Island First Nation will be sharing their stories for an episode of a popular CBC series. The crew from Still Standing will be filming June 18 to 23 and speaking with Walpole Island First Nation staff, elders, artists and others from the community, officials announced on social media. The series follows comedian Jonny Harris as he visits small towns across Canada. Filming also will take place during the summer solstice celebration. Harris also will host a live taped show at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/walpole-island-to-be-featured-on-cbcs-still-standing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/walpole-island-to-be-featured-on-cbcs-still-standing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protect local governance, Western Ontario wardens urge province]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Western Ontario Wardens&rsquo; Caucus is calling for a collaborative approach to municipal governance reform as the province considers Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act. The group says proposals such as having the province appoint regional chairs and wardens and expanding executive powers represent a significant shift away from locally determined governance. &ldquo;Municipal governments work best when they remain local, accountable and responsive to the communities they serve,&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/protect-local-governance-western-ontario-wardens-urge-province/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/protect-local-governance-western-ontario-wardens-urge-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Baha’i community to host discussion on suffering - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Baha&rsquo;i community to host discussion on suffering&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-bahai-community-to-host-discussion-on-suffering-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-bahai-community-to-host-discussion-on-suffering-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham Kent Hospice - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham Kent Hospice&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-hospice-the-sydenham-current-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-hospice-the-sydenham-current-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police to monitor ATV use on Wheatley-area trails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers will be keeping an eye on dirt bike and off&#8209;road vehicle use on the Arboretum Trail and other Wheatley-area trails in response to community concerns, Chatham-Kent police say. Police said they&rsquo;re taking the issue seriously in the interest of safety, and patrol and traffic unit officers have been directed to monitor the area when resources permit. &ldquo;Off&#8209;road vehicles operating on trails in an unsafe or unauthorized manner can pose a risk to pedestrians, cyclists and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-to-monitor-atv-use-on-wheatley-area-trails/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-to-monitor-atv-use-on-wheatley-area-trails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Turner shared HIV journey to help others heal, live with virus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham-Kent man is remembered for sharing his personal HIV journey to help Indigenous men and others cope while living with the virus. Donald Turner, who died April 11, a day shy of his 73rd birthday, received tributes from the Canadian AIDS Society and the national Indigenous organization CAAN Communities, Alliances &amp; Networks. In a social media post, the society described Turner as a &ldquo;leader of immense heart and vision.&rdquo; Turner was a &ldquo;profound presence in the HIV/AIDS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/donald-turner-shared-hiv-journey-to-help-others-heal-live-with-virus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/donald-turner-shared-hiv-journey-to-help-others-heal-live-with-virus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: Chatham-Kent needs to stop ‘pie-in-the-sky’ legacy concepts, says reader - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letter: Chatham-Kent needs to stop &lsquo;pie-in-the-sky&rsquo; legacy concepts, says reader&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/letter-chatham-kent-needs-to-stop-pie-in-the-sky-legacy-concepts-says-reader-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/letter-chatham-kent-needs-to-stop-pie-in-the-sky-legacy-concepts-says-reader-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final decision coming for Chatham-Kent's proposed waste to energy project]]></title><description><![CDATA[After preliminary reports and approvals in recent years, Chatham-Kent council will soon make its final decision on a proposed waste to energy project. The proposal, which is a partnership between Chatham-Kent and Greenfield Global, involves an anaerobic digestion plant that converts industrial, commercial and institutional organic waste into natural gas. On Tuesday, Mayor Darrin Canniff and chief financial officer Gord Quinton hosted a media information session about the project. &ldquo;When we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/final-decision-coming-for-chatham-kents-proposed-waste-to-energy-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/final-decision-coming-for-chatham-kents-proposed-waste-to-energy-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham Horticultural Society welcomes gardening enthusiasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you love gardening and want to get to know more people who share your passion, the door is open at the Chatham Horticultural Society. &ldquo;Anybody that&rsquo;s interested in gardening &mdash; whether it be container gardening, vegetable gardening, flower gardening, shrubs, trees, everybody&rsquo;s welcome,&rdquo; said president Maureen Andersen. Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the Masonic Temple at 430 Riverview Dr. in Chatham. Russ Talbot will talk about photography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-horticultural-society-welcomes-gardening-enthusiasts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-horticultural-society-welcomes-gardening-enthusiasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent mayor pitches waste-to-energy project as high-return investment ahead of council vote - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent mayor pitches waste-to-energy project as high-return investment ahead of council vote&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-mayor-pitches-waste-to-energy-project-as-high-return-investment-ahead-of-council-vote-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-mayor-pitches-waste-to-energy-project-as-high-return-investment-ahead-of-council-vote-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final vote for Chatham-Kent waste-to-energy proposal coming up - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final vote for Chatham-Kent waste-to-energy proposal coming up&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/final-vote-for-chatham-kent-waste-to-energy-proposal-coming-up-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/final-vote-for-chatham-kent-waste-to-energy-proposal-coming-up-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU Lays Charges Against Former Chatham-Kent Police Service Officer - windsoriteDOTca News]]></title><description><![CDATA[SIU Lays Charges Against Former Chatham-Kent Police Service Officer&nbsp;&nbsp;windsoriteDOTca News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/siu-lays-charges-against-former-chatham-kent-police-service-officer-windsoritedotca-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/siu-lays-charges-against-former-chatham-kent-police-service-officer-windsoritedotca-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Chatham-Kent police officer charged with sexually assaulting minor - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chatham-Kent police officer charged with sexually assaulting minor&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/former-chatham-kent-police-officer-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-minor-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/former-chatham-kent-police-officer-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-minor-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Chatham-Kent police officer charged in SIU sexual assault investigation - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chatham-Kent police officer charged in SIU sexual assault investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/former-chatham-kent-police-officer-charged-in-siu-sexual-assault-investigation-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/former-chatham-kent-police-officer-charged-in-siu-sexual-assault-investigation-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Chatham-Kent police officer charged with sexually assaulting minor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Chatham-Kent police officer faces sexual assault charges involving a minor. The Ontario Special Investigations Unit contacted Chatham-Kent police on Sept. 8 after a woman reported incidents that occurred in 2009 while she was a minor involving an on-duty constable. Ken Miller is charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation and breach of trust. &ldquo;Earlier today Mr. Miller was arrested by members of the SIU, and later released on several conditions, including that he refrain from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/former-chatham-kent-police-officer-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-minor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/former-chatham-kent-police-officer-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-minor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Chatham-Kent police officer charged with sexual assault, watchdog says - Yahoo News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chatham-Kent police officer charged with sexual assault, watchdog says&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/former-chatham-kent-police-officer-charged-with-sexual-assault-watchdog-says-yahoo-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/former-chatham-kent-police-officer-charged-with-sexual-assault-watchdog-says-yahoo-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Chatham-Kent police officer charged with sexual assault, watchdog says - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chatham-Kent police officer charged with sexual assault, watchdog says&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/former-chatham-kent-police-officer-charged-with-sexual-assault-watchdog-says-cbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/former-chatham-kent-police-officer-charged-with-sexual-assault-watchdog-says-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges laid against former Chatham-Kent police officer - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charges laid against former Chatham-Kent police officer&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/charges-laid-against-former-chatham-kent-police-officer-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/charges-laid-against-former-chatham-kent-police-officer-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pellet gun seized, schools locked down after Blenheim gun scare: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pellet gun was seized after reports of a person walking with a gun prompted a precautionary lockdown of three Blenheim schools Tuesday, Chatham-Kent police say. Officers were dispatched to the Chatham Street South area after a person saw someone on a doorbell camera wearing camouflage clothing and carrying a long gun about 10 a.m., a police a release said Wednesday. On Tuesday, police asked people to avoid the area and remain indoors and nearby schools were locked down as a precaution. &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/pellet-gun-seized-schools-locked-down-after-blenheim-gun-scare-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/pellet-gun-seized-schools-locked-down-after-blenheim-gun-scare-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blenheim schools locked down after person spotted with gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person walking in Blenheim with a BB gun prompted the lockdown of three schools in the community Tuesday morning. A person called police after seeing someone on a door bell camera who was wearing camouflage clothing and carrying a long gun. Chatham-Kent police asked people to avoid the area of Chatham Street South and to remain indoors. Nearby schools were placed in lockdown as a precaution. &ldquo;Police have since located the male and the firearm,&rdquo; police said in an update around 11:40]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/blenheim-schools-locked-down-after-person-spotted-with-gun/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/blenheim-schools-locked-down-after-person-spotted-with-gun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t just donate menstrual products, stay and celebrate: United Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United Way Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent is taking a celebratory approach to Menstrual Hygiene Day next month. The agency is moving away from traditional &ldquo;drop-off only&rdquo; models for collecting menstrual hygiene products by hosting the Period Promise Social Celebration May 28 at The Match Eatery &amp; Public House, at 615 Richmond St. in Chatham. This year, residents, student groups, unions and local businesses are invited to drop off donations, then celebrate and with network with fe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dont-just-donate-menstrual-products-stay-and-celebrate-united-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dont-just-donate-menstrual-products-stay-and-celebrate-united-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dust suppression contract awarded in Chatham-Kent - The Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dust suppression contract awarded in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;The Record]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dust-suppression-contract-awarded-in-chatham-kent-the-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dust-suppression-contract-awarded-in-chatham-kent-the-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police release 2025 community survey results - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police release 2025 community survey results&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-release-2025-community-survey-results-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-release-2025-community-survey-results-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent seeks nominations for 2026 accessibility awards - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent seeks nominations for 2026 accessibility awards&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-seeks-nominations-for-2026-accessibility-awards-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-seeks-nominations-for-2026-accessibility-awards-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police presence, 'realistic sound effects' to be part of Chatham-Kent police exercise this week - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police presence, 'realistic sound effects' to be part of Chatham-Kent police exercise this week&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-presence-realistic-sound-effects-to-be-part-of-chatham-kent-police-exercise-this-week-cbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-presence-realistic-sound-effects-to-be-part-of-chatham-kent-police-exercise-this-week-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Cyclones reach semifinals at U14 OHL Cup - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Cyclones reach semifinals at U14 OHL Cup&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-cyclones-reach-semifinals-at-u14-ohl-cup-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-cyclones-reach-semifinals-at-u14-ohl-cup-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man faces assault with a weapon, sexual assault charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 23-year-old Chatham man faces multiple assault-related charges after a weekend incident. A 24-year-old was taken to hospital for medical treatment after a man violated court-ordered conditions and entered a Chatham residence Saturday, police said. Police arrested a man inside the residence. A suspect is charged with failure to comply with probation order (two counts), assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and two counts of sexual assault (two counts) The accused was transported to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-faces-assault-with-a-weapon-sexual-assault-charges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-faces-assault-with-a-weapon-sexual-assault-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations sought for annual accessibility advisory committee awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The call is out to nominate Chatham-Kent individuals and businesses for the annual accessibility advisory committee awards. The accessibility advisory committee, along with the municipality and Chatham-Kent council invites nominations in three categories: Dr. Veronica Vaughn accessible business award &ndash; Presented to a business that stands out for providing an accessible facility and/or accessible customer service. Sheila Lindsey Powers accessibility advocate award &ndash; Presented to an in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nominations-sought-for-annual-accessibility-advisory-committee-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nominations-sought-for-annual-accessibility-advisory-committee-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing Against Drugs program returns to Chatham-Kent - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Racing Against Drugs program returns to Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/racing-against-drugs-program-returns-to-chatham-kent-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/racing-against-drugs-program-returns-to-chatham-kent-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing Against Drugs program returns to Chatham-Kent - Penticton Herald]]></title><description><![CDATA[Racing Against Drugs program returns to Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Penticton Herald]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/racing-against-drugs-program-returns-to-chatham-kent-penticton-herald/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/racing-against-drugs-program-returns-to-chatham-kent-penticton-herald/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham – Kent Hospice - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham &ndash; Kent Hospice&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-hospice-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-hospice-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Excellence Awards recognize leadership, community impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s rich Black history is a story that continues to be written, with award recipients having a chance to share their own experiences on Saturday night. The third-annual Black Excellence Awards, held at the Everest Convention Centre, recognized outstanding individuals for their leadership and contributions in various fields. Nominations took place earlier this year, with nine people ultimately selected for their strength, resilience and community impact through their lives, caree]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/black-excellence-awards-recognize-leadership-community-impact/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/black-excellence-awards-recognize-leadership-community-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YMCA seeks scholarship applicants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you a young person active in the community and saving for your future? Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Chatham-Kent YMCA Celebration of Youth scholarship awards program. Eleven scholarships valued at $1,000 each will be presented across a range of focused award categories, including but not limited to, leadership, science and technology, business, agriculture, apprenticeship, volunteerism, health sciences and sports. For over a decade, the program has been assisting graduati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ymca-seeks-scholarship-applicants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ymca-seeks-scholarship-applicants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community provides insight on policing priorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[From criminal trends to communication and transparency, community members offered insight into their priorities in a Chatham-Kent police survey. Conducted annually, the survey outlined areas of improvement, perceptions of safety, and how the service can continue to strengthen its relationship with residents. The document highlighted crime related to broader social issues, police visibility and engagement, officer accountability, mental health and wellness. It also touched on public safety and en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/community-provides-insight-on-policing-priorities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/community-provides-insight-on-policing-priorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain could lead to localized flooding: LTVCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[With heavy rain in the forecast this weekend, the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority is keeping an eye on water levels and localized flooding. A special weather statement from Environment Canada is currently in effect, with 10-20 mm of rain possible on Saturday. Given the recent rain and the lack of ground cover at this time of the year, most of the precipitation would be expected to run off into the region&rsquo;s waterways, the LTVCA stated in a release. &ldquo;This additional rainfall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/heavy-rain-could-lead-to-localized-flooding-ltvca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/heavy-rain-could-lead-to-localized-flooding-ltvca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New CMHA Lambton-Kent boss also a Chatham-Kent councillor - The Sarnia Observer]]></title><description><![CDATA[New CMHA Lambton-Kent boss also a Chatham-Kent councillor&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sarnia Observer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-cmha-lambton-kent-boss-also-a-chatham-kent-councillor-the-sarnia-observer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-cmha-lambton-kent-boss-also-a-chatham-kent-councillor-the-sarnia-observer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Alliance named as one of Canada's top employers]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the third year in a row, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has been named on the Forbes list of Canada&rsquo;s Best Employers. The awards recognize organizations that consistently foster exceptional workplace environments. The ranking is presented in partnership with Statista, a statistics portal and industry ranking provider. To determine this year&rsquo;s recipients, Forbes and Statista conducted research and an independent survey of about 37,000 employees across the country. &ldquo;Focusing on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/health-alliance-named-as-one-of-canadas-top-employers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/health-alliance-named-as-one-of-canadas-top-employers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent receives $460K in fourth-quarter gaming revenue from OLG - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent receives $460K in fourth-quarter gaming revenue from OLG&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-receives-460k-in-fourth-quarter-gaming-revenue-from-olg-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-receives-460k-in-fourth-quarter-gaming-revenue-from-olg-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent receives $460K in fourth-quarter gaming revenue from OLG - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent receives $460K in fourth-quarter gaming revenue from OLG&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-receives-460k-in-fourth-quarter-gaming-revenue-from-olg-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-receives-460k-in-fourth-quarter-gaming-revenue-from-olg-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainfall expected Saturday in Chatham-Kent as ground nears saturation - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rainfall expected Saturday in Chatham-Kent as ground nears saturation&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rainfall-expected-saturday-in-chatham-kent-as-ground-nears-saturation-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rainfall-expected-saturday-in-chatham-kent-as-ground-nears-saturation-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainfall expected Saturday in Chatham-Kent as ground nears saturation - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rainfall expected Saturday in Chatham-Kent as ground nears saturation&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rainfall-expected-saturday-in-chatham-kent-as-ground-nears-saturation-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rainfall-expected-saturday-in-chatham-kent-as-ground-nears-saturation-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent receives $460K payment for hosting casino - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent receives $460K payment for hosting casino&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-receives-460k-payment-for-hosting-casino-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-receives-460k-payment-for-hosting-casino-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent receives $460K payment for hosting casino]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has received a $460,993 fourth quarter payment from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for hosting Cascades Casino. During OLG&rsquo;s fiscal year, from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, Chatham-Kent has received $1,839,337. Since 2001, which includes the time it hosted the former Dresden slots prior to the casino&rsquo;s 2019 opening, the municipality has received a total of $21,382,260. These payments to host communities are based on a formula consistently a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-receives-460k-payment-for-hosting-casino/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-receives-460k-payment-for-hosting-casino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cascades Casino Chatham delivers $460K for Chatham-Kent - Sarnia News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cascades Casino Chatham delivers $460K for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sarnia News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cascades-casino-chatham-delivers-460k-for-chatham-kent-sarnia-news-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cascades-casino-chatham-delivers-460k-for-chatham-kent-sarnia-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent joins BioBlitz initiative - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent joins BioBlitz initiative&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-joins-bioblitz-initiative-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-joins-bioblitz-initiative-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent joins BioBlitz initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent is teaming with local groups to document as many wild plants, animals and fungi as possible. The municipality, the Lower Thames Valley and St. Clair Region conservation authorities and NatureCK will take part in the City Nature Challenge BioBlitz from April 24 to May 10. All anyone needs to join is an iNaturalist account, a device to take digital pictures, and curiosity. Participation is free, and there are more than $1,000 in prizes to be won. This global initiative, organized by t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-joins-bioblitz-initiative/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-joins-bioblitz-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Hospice celebrates 10 years with kitchen renovation campaign - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Hospice celebrates 10 years with kitchen renovation campaign&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-hospice-celebrates-10-years-with-kitchen-renovation-campaign-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-hospice-celebrates-10-years-with-kitchen-renovation-campaign-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Hospice celebrates 10 years with kitchen renovation campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the past decade, the Chatham-Kent Hospice has served patients and their families when they&rsquo;ve needed it most. On Thursday, the organization, along with its fundraising foundation, marked that milestone with a special gathering. Since opening in 2016, the 10-bed residential centre has supported 1,761 loved ones with palliative and end of life care, at no cost. &ldquo;It seems like yesterday &hellip; we were sitting in a room thinking about how we were going to raise money to do this,&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-hospice-celebrates-10-years-with-kitchen-renovation-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-hospice-celebrates-10-years-with-kitchen-renovation-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Author Ray Robertson addresses divisive public discourse in new book]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-born author Ray Robertson is avowedly apolitical to the point of purposely avoiding what&rsquo;s going on the world, but there is something he can&rsquo;t ignore &mdash; the divisiveness in today&rsquo;s society. His new book The Right to be Wrong is not about politics, he said,&nbsp;&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about public discourse.&rdquo; Starting before the COVID-19 pandemic, but certainly picking up steam during it, Robertson, who lives in Toronto, had growing concerns about the &ldquo;increa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/author-ray-robertson-addresses-divisive-public-discourse-in-new-book/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/author-ray-robertson-addresses-divisive-public-discourse-in-new-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Hospice marks 10 years, launches kitchen renovation campaign (Listen) - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Hospice marks 10 years, launches kitchen renovation campaign (Listen)&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-hospice-marks-10-years-launches-kitchen-renovation-campaign-listen-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-hospice-marks-10-years-launches-kitchen-renovation-campaign-listen-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House damaged in Charing Cross Road fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A house on Charing Cross Road was significantly damaged by fire Wednesday afternoon. Crews from Stations No. 1 Chatham, No. 18 Blenheim and No. 16 Raleigh South responded to the blaze at a single-storey home at 20845 Charing Cross Road around 1:25 p.m., Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue said in a release. &ldquo;Early information suggests the fire may have started in a vehicle parked close to the house and then spread to the home.&rdquo; Strong easterly winds pushed the fire quickly through the upper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/house-damaged-in-charing-cross-road-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/house-damaged-in-charing-cross-road-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special weather statement in effect for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special weather statement in effect for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/special-weather-statement-in-effect-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/special-weather-statement-in-effect-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council battling York1 in court Sept. 21 - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council battling York1 in court Sept. 21&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-battling-york1-in-court-sept-21-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-battling-york1-in-court-sept-21-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Cyclones going for gold at U14 OHL Cup - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Cyclones going for gold at U14 OHL Cup&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-cyclones-going-for-gold-at-u14-ohl-cup-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-cyclones-going-for-gold-at-u14-ohl-cup-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police board receives recommendations from inquest into man's death in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham-Kent police services board received the recommendations from last year&rsquo;s inquest into the death of Thomas Humphrey. Humphrey, 35, of Delaware Nation at Moraviantown heritage, died in hospital Aug. 6, 2019, after interacting with Chatham-Kent police officers. An inquest into his death, mandatory under the Coroners Act, took place last fall. Police Chief Kirk Earley presented the report to the board at Wednesday&rsquo;s meeting. Humphrey was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-board-receives-recommendations-from-inquest-into-mans-death-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-board-receives-recommendations-from-inquest-into-mans-death-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing Against Drugs returns with safety message for local schoolkids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Racing Against Drugs is back, offering area schoolkids valuable lessons about the dangers of drug and alcohol. Erickson arena is hosting hundreds of fifth-graders from 33 Chatham-Kent schools through Friday for the program&rsquo;s first edition since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. After determining there was enough funding, Amada Wyatt, who chairs Chatham-Kent Racing Against Drugs chapter, said the group decided &ldquo;to bring back a great program for the kids and get them back involved in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/racing-against-drugs-returns-with-safety-message-for-local-schoolkids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/racing-against-drugs-returns-with-safety-message-for-local-schoolkids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman injured and threatened with knife - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman injured and threatened with knife&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-injured-and-threatened-with-knife-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-injured-and-threatened-with-knife-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman injured and threatened with knife]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham man is charged after a woman was hurt and threatened with a knife Tuesday night in Chatham. An 18-year-old woman was assaulted on King Street East around 11 p.m., Chatham-Kent police said. A 23-year-old man is charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, forcible confinement, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to comply with a probation order. He was held in custody, pending a bail hearing.Woman charged after tenant assault]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-injured-and-threatened-with-knife/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-injured-and-threatened-with-knife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step up fundraising efforts, Chatham-Kent school council urges public board]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham-Kent high school council is calling on the area&rsquo;s public school board to find a way to boost fundraising capabilities in all schools to better serve students and teachers. &ldquo;Without modern tools and board-level capacity, councils cannot meet large-scale (fundraising) needs,&rdquo; Chatham-Kent secondary school council co-chair Deborah Furlan told Lambton Kent District school board trustees and staff in Chatham Tuesday. Furlan&rsquo;s deputation outlined the council&rsquo;s c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/step-up-fundraising-efforts-chatham-kent-school-council-urges-public-board/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/step-up-fundraising-efforts-chatham-kent-school-council-urges-public-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Additional heavy rainfall expected across Chatham-Kent as ground reaches saturation - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Additional heavy rainfall expected across Chatham-Kent as ground reaches saturation&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/additional-heavy-rainfall-expected-across-chatham-kent-as-ground-reaches-saturation-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/additional-heavy-rainfall-expected-across-chatham-kent-as-ground-reaches-saturation-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Additional heavy rainfall expected across Chatham-Kent as ground reaches saturation - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Additional heavy rainfall expected across Chatham-Kent as ground reaches saturation&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/additional-heavy-rainfall-expected-across-chatham-kent-as-ground-reaches-saturation-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/additional-heavy-rainfall-expected-across-chatham-kent-as-ground-reaches-saturation-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shrinking Chatham-Kent council will fund mayor, councillor pay hikes - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shrinking Chatham-Kent council will fund mayor, councillor pay hikes&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/shrinking-chatham-kent-council-will-fund-mayor-councillor-pay-hikes-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/shrinking-chatham-kent-council-will-fund-mayor-councillor-pay-hikes-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shrinking Chatham-Kent council will fund mayor, councillor pay hikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting next year, Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s mayor and councillors will receive annual raises for four years, covered by savings from shrinking council for the next council term.<br />
&nbsp; The 14 councillors and mayor elected for the 2026-30 term will get an extra $1,840 a year, council decided Monday.<br />
&nbsp; Chatham-Kent currently has 17 councillors plus the mayor. Cutting three seats will save $128,375 a year, which will pay for the salary increases, according to the committee hired to study council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/shrinking-chatham-kent-council-will-fund-mayor-councillor-pay-hikes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/shrinking-chatham-kent-council-will-fund-mayor-councillor-pay-hikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police mark National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police mark National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-mark-national-public-safety-telecommunicators-week-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-mark-national-public-safety-telecommunicators-week-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police mark National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police mark National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-mark-national-public-safety-telecommunicators-week-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-mark-national-public-safety-telecommunicators-week-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent, area high-speed internet access gets $49M boost - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent, area high-speed internet access gets $49M boost&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-area-high-speed-internet-access-gets-49m-boost-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-area-high-speed-internet-access-gets-49m-boost-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent, area high-speed internet access gets $49M boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 4,850 Chatham-Kent and area homes, farms and businesses can connect to high-speed internet thanks to a $49-million Ontario government investment. &ldquo;Our government is continuing to make major progress on filling critical service gaps, which will make a real difference in the lives of thousands of residents, businesses and visitors across Southwestern Ontario,&rdquo; Sam Oosterhoff, associate energy-intensive industries minister, said in a release. &ldquo;Expanding reliable, high-sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-area-high-speed-internet-access-gets-49m-boost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-area-high-speed-internet-access-gets-49m-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames River slope stabilization progressing well: Staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slope stabilization work along the Thames River in downtown Chatham is progressing well, with the bulk of it expected to be finished this summer. Installation of the sheet pile wall is nearing completion, said Mark McFadden, manager of engineering, who added that once this phase is completed, work will shift to replacing the storm outlet at Kent Street, followed by rebuilding the slope behind the new wall. Final stages of construction will include a new sidewalk on top of the riverbank, extendin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/thames-river-slope-stabilization-progressing-well-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/thames-river-slope-stabilization-progressing-well-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council OK's $250K for Dresden landfill legal fight, eyes public meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the matter returning to court this summer, Chatham-Kent council got more details Monday about the legal fight over a proposed landfill and recycling centre near Dresden. A civil action between York1 Environmental Waste Solutions and Chatham-Kent began in Chatham Superior Court in March. Arguments are slated for Sept. 21. In November, the municipality was served with a court application saying York1 was seeking an exemption for its project from Planning Act approval processes. York1&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-oks-250k-for-dresden-landfill-legal-fight-eyes-public-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-oks-250k-for-dresden-landfill-legal-fight-eyes-public-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council approves multiple measures to address homelessness, addiction - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council approves multiple measures to address homelessness, addiction&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-approves-multiple-measures-to-address-homelessness-addiction-cbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-approves-multiple-measures-to-address-homelessness-addiction-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former competitor back as adjudicator for 80th Kiwanis Music Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been 20 years since Jordan Clayton last competed at the Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival and the nerves were still there when he returned Monday as the 80th festival got underway. &ldquo;I was more nervous than the kids in the first class,&rdquo; said Clayton, 37, who returned to serve as string adjudicator for the first time at the local festival. His smile puts two young violinists at ease as he gently makes recommendations on how they can improve their posture and stance while playin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/former-competitor-back-as-adjudicator-for-80th-kiwanis-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/former-competitor-back-as-adjudicator-for-80th-kiwanis-music-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leamington, Chatham-Kent share $1.2M in Ontario transit gas tax funds - Windsor Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leamington, Chatham-Kent share $1.2M in Ontario transit gas tax funds&nbsp;&nbsp;Windsor Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/leamington-chatham-kent-share-12m-in-ontario-transit-gas-tax-funds-windsor-star/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/leamington-chatham-kent-share-12m-in-ontario-transit-gas-tax-funds-windsor-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leamington, Chatham-Kent share $1.2M in Ontario transit gas tax funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial government is spending $1.2 million collected through gasoline taxes to improve transit services in Chatham-Kent and Leamington. &ldquo;People across Chatham-Kent-Leamington deserve access to reliable transit services that get them where they need to go quickly and safely,&rdquo; local MPP Trevor Jones (PC &mdash; Chatham-Kent&mdash;Leamington) said in a statement Monday. &ldquo;The funding we&rsquo;re announcing today is good news for people and transit users in Chatham-Kent-Leam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/leamington-chatham-kent-share-12m-in-ontario-transit-gas-tax-funds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/leamington-chatham-kent-share-12m-in-ontario-transit-gas-tax-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridget Carleton is going to get paid - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridget Carleton is going to get paid&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/bridget-carleton-is-going-to-get-paid-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/bridget-carleton-is-going-to-get-paid-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent Cobras U12A win OMHA championship - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Cobras U12A win OMHA championship&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/kent-cobras-u12a-win-omha-championship-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/kent-cobras-u12a-win-omha-championship-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent eyes “Anything and Everything” as Provincial funding floods In - Penticton Herald]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent eyes &ldquo;Anything and Everything&rdquo; as Provincial funding floods In&nbsp;&nbsp;Penticton Herald]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-eyes-anything-and-everything-as-provincial-funding-floods-in-penticton-herald/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-eyes-anything-and-everything-as-provincial-funding-floods-in-penticton-herald/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blenheim man attacked by roommate - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blenheim man attacked by roommate&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/blenheim-man-attacked-by-roommate-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/blenheim-man-attacked-by-roommate-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racing Against Drugs returns this week in Chatham-Kent - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Racing Against Drugs returns this week in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/racing-against-drugs-returns-this-week-in-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/racing-against-drugs-returns-this-week-in-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blenheim man attacked by roommate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was taken to hospital after he was attacked by his roommate Saturday night. A 28-year-old Blenheim man was struck multiple times in the head while he was in bed at a residence on Marlborough Street in Blenheim around 8:45 p.m., Chatham-Kent police said. Paramedics were called and transported the man to hospital in Chatham for further assessment, police said. A 32-year-old Blenheim man is charged with assault. He was released with conditions and a July 13 court date.Woman struck while walki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/blenheim-man-attacked-by-roommate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/blenheim-man-attacked-by-roommate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State-of-the-art chemical analyzers make CKHA lab more efficient]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $1 million investment in new chemical analyzer technology and an upgrade to the laboratory at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance means more efficient and faster results to better serve patients. Local media were given a tour of the laboratory operations at the Chatham hospital site that included an up close look at the two new Quidel Ortho&nbsp;Vitros&nbsp;7600 chemical analyzers that feature a robotics component. The new technology is part of what is called the chemistry automation line that al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/state-of-the-art-chemical-analyzers-make-ckha-lab-more-efficient/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/state-of-the-art-chemical-analyzers-make-ckha-lab-more-efficient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Kind-hearted farmer’ and friends helping Noelle’s Gift to Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noelle&rsquo;s Gift to Children has gained another partner to help raise funds for the charitable organization that serves area school children. Organizers of the World&rsquo;s Largest Dining Table may not have reached their goal of setting Guinness World Record Saturday at the Chatham Armouries, but organizers estimate it raised more than $3,000 for the cause. Nicole Paquette, sister of Noelle Paquette, credits organizer Brad Campell, who she described as a &ldquo;kind-hearted farmer with a lot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/kind-hearted-farmer-and-friends-helping-noelles-gift-to-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/kind-hearted-farmer-and-friends-helping-noelles-gift-to-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$1.2-million invested in public transit in Leamington and Chatham-Kent - Windsor News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[$1.2-million invested in public transit in Leamington and Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Windsor News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/12-million-invested-in-public-transit-in-leamington-and-chatham-kent-windsor-news-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/12-million-invested-in-public-transit-in-leamington-and-chatham-kent-windsor-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local roundup: Crush win OWHA medals; Royals end debut season - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local roundup: Crush win OWHA medals; Royals end debut season&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-roundup-crush-win-owha-medals-royals-end-debut-season-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-roundup-crush-win-owha-medals-royals-end-debut-season-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debt financing spreads out new infrastructure costs: Chatham-Kent mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent is growing and is looking at investing well over $1 billion in infrastructure projects in the coming decade and fortunately the municipality is financially able to meet this challenge. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re in a great financial position, we&rsquo;re virtually debt-free right now,&rdquo; Mayor Darrin Canniff said during a recent fireside chat event organized by the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce. &ldquo;Very much we&rsquo;re set up for the future.&rdquo; Chatham-Kent chief administrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/debt-financing-spreads-out-new-infrastructure-costs-chatham-kent-mayor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/debt-financing-spreads-out-new-infrastructure-costs-chatham-kent-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debt-financing spreads out cost for new infrastructure: C-K mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent is growing and is looking at investing well over $1 billion in infrastructure projects in the coming decade and fortunately the municipality is financially able to meet this challenge. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re in a great financial position, we&rsquo;re virtually debt-free right now,&rdquo; Mayor Darrin Canniff said during a fireside chat event organized Thursday by the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce. &ldquo;Very much we&rsquo;re set up for the future.&rdquo; Chatham-Kent chief administr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/debt-financing-spreads-out-cost-for-new-infrastructure-c-k-mayor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/debt-financing-spreads-out-cost-for-new-infrastructure-c-k-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent invites public input on long-term mobility plan - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent invites public input on long-term mobility plan&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-invites-public-input-on-long-term-mobility-plan-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-invites-public-input-on-long-term-mobility-plan-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CKSS staging musical The Prom to entertain and enlighten audiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham-Kent Secondary School students not only hope to entertain audiences with their upcoming production of the musical &lsquo;The Prom,&rsquo; they also want to enlighten them. The story surrounds some Broadway stars who decide to come to the rescue after hearing about the drama brewing over a girl who wants to bring her girlfriend to the prom at a small-town high school. Micaela Holt, 18, plays one of the main characters, Alyssa Greene, who she describes as a closeted lesbian dealing wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ckss-staging-musical-the-prom-to-entertain-and-enlighten-audiences/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ckss-staging-musical-the-prom-to-entertain-and-enlighten-audiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Chatham-Kent Black Excellence Awards recipients announced - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 Chatham-Kent Black Excellence Awards recipients announced&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/2026-chatham-kent-black-excellence-awards-recipients-announced-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/2026-chatham-kent-black-excellence-awards-recipients-announced-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CKHA receives $2.5 million grant for Wallaceburg hospital planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance officials&nbsp;say&nbsp;they&rsquo;ll&nbsp;be able to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;final plans for the Wallaceburg hospital&rsquo;s redevelopment&nbsp;with $2.5 million in provincial funding announced Friday.<br />
&nbsp; Adam Topp, the hospital group&rsquo;s president and CEO, said&nbsp;he expects to&nbsp;submit&nbsp;the designs to the&nbsp;Ministry of Health&nbsp;for approval in May.&nbsp;When the approval comes in, the &ldquo;Our Hospital Our Future&rdquo; project will move to tend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ckha-receives-25-million-grant-for-wallaceburg-hospital-planning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ckha-receives-25-million-grant-for-wallaceburg-hospital-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Chatham-Kent Black Excellence Awards recipients announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recipients of the 2026 Chatham-Kent Black Excellence Awards have been announced to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that have made meaningful contributions to the community through leadership, innovation, advocacy and service. &ldquo; A meaningful highlight of this year&rsquo;s awards is that each category has been named in honour of influential Black pioneers with strong ties to the Chatham-Kent community, individuals whose legacies continue to shape and inspire future ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/2026-chatham-kent-black-excellence-awards-recipients-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/2026-chatham-kent-black-excellence-awards-recipients-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double-booked court delays trial for ER doctor facing sex charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trial for an emergency room physician facing multiple sex charges involving a minor slated to begin Friday has been adjourned for several weeks due to the court being busy. The trial for Robert Nathanial Wismer was on the docket to begin Friday at 10 a.m., but another trial already was in process at the same time in the same courtroom. Around 12:40 p.m., Wismer&rsquo;s lawyer was called into the courtroom and a short time later, it was learned the trial was adjourned to June 1, which is one of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/double-booked-court-delays-trial-for-er-doctor-facing-sex-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/double-booked-court-delays-trial-for-er-doctor-facing-sex-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sold out Wallaceburg Sports Hall of Fame dinner this weekend - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sold out Wallaceburg Sports Hall of Fame dinner this weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/sold-out-wallaceburg-sports-hall-of-fame-dinner-this-weekend-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/sold-out-wallaceburg-sports-hall-of-fame-dinner-this-weekend-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent shut out of FIFA World Cup Tour bid - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent shut out of FIFA World Cup Tour bid&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-shut-out-of-fifa-world-cup-tour-bid-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-shut-out-of-fifa-world-cup-tour-bid-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent launches backyard composter program to reduce organic waste - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent launches backyard composter program to reduce organic waste&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-launches-backyard-composter-program-to-reduce-organic-waste-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-launches-backyard-composter-program-to-reduce-organic-waste-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Clair powerline technician students showcase skills during rodeo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theory is an important aspect of the powerline technician program at St. Clair College in Chatham, but it&rsquo;s not long before students get into the hands-on training. This was evident during the annual Powerline Rodeo held at the four hectare (10-acre) powerline field Thursday on the grounds of the state-of-the-art National Powerline Training Centre in Chatham as students demonstrated their skills in such challenges as the pole top rescue, insulator change, ring the bell and team relay climb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/st-clair-powerline-technician-students-showcase-skills-during-rodeo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/st-clair-powerline-technician-students-showcase-skills-during-rodeo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent’s Bigfoot?: Three sightings reported across the region - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s Bigfoot?: Three sightings reported across the region&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kents-bigfoot-three-sightings-reported-across-the-region-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kents-bigfoot-three-sightings-reported-across-the-region-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Credible' bigfoot sightings in Chatham-Kent? - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA['Credible' bigfoot sightings in Chatham-Kent?&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/credible-bigfoot-sightings-in-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/credible-bigfoot-sightings-in-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to reopen indoor pools and slides July 26 - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to reopen indoor pools and slides July 26&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-reopen-indoor-pools-and-slides-july-26-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-reopen-indoor-pools-and-slides-july-26-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No shortage of cool factor in plans for new, larger library in Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The need for a larger main branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library was identified nearly 20 years ago and it will become a reality. The Queen Street location in Chatham, which began as a Carnegie Library in 1903, is moving to a new, larger location, along with the Chatham-Kent Museum and city hall. The three operations will be under same roof of a new $53 million community hub currently under construction at the corner of King and Fifth streets at the site of the former Sears building. It is e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/no-shortage-of-cool-factor-in-plans-for-new-larger-library-in-chatham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/no-shortage-of-cool-factor-in-plans-for-new-larger-library-in-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales rise slightly in March - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales rise slightly in March&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-rise-slightly-in-march-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-rise-slightly-in-march-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales rise slightly in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales rose slightly in March compared to the previous month, local real estate officials say. The number of homes sold through the MLS system of the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors totalled 97 units in March, upy 6.6 per cent from the same month last year. Home sales were 11.3 per cent below the five-year average and 16.8 per cent below the 10-year average for the month of March. On a year-to-date basis, home sales totalled 221 during the first three months of the year, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-rise-slightly-in-march/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-rise-slightly-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$16K in drugs seized from north Chatham home; woman charged: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has been charged after approximately $16,000 worth of illegal drugs were seized from a north Chatham home on Tuesday afternoon, said Chatham-Kent police. Police conducted a search at a home on Northland Drive shortly after 4 p.m. and seized the following items: 77.5 grams of fentanyl 26 grams of cocaine 4 grams of methamphetamine Cellular phones Packaging material Digital scales Canadian currency The approximate street value of the drugs is estimated to be $16,000, police said. A 32-year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/16k-in-drugs-seized-from-north-chatham-home-woman-charged-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/16k-in-drugs-seized-from-north-chatham-home-woman-charged-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OFSAA curling championships coming to Chatham-Kent in 2027 - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[OFSAA curling championships coming to Chatham-Kent in 2027&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ofsaa-curling-championships-coming-to-chatham-kent-in-2027-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ofsaa-curling-championships-coming-to-chatham-kent-in-2027-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Clair Catholic launches 50/50 fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help support enhancements, equipment and other initiatives, the St. Clair District Catholic Education Foundation has launched its first 50/50 draw of the year. In 2025, the foundation hosted three draws, generating more than $111,000 in total proceeds. Of that, more than $55,000 was awarded in prize payouts to three winners, while more than $41,000 went directly to support schools and students across the board. Funds raised have supported projects, outdoor equipment, team uniforms, technology]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/st-clair-catholic-launches-5050-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/st-clair-catholic-launches-5050-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. and Israel's war with Iran another blow to Canadian steel industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a year after United States President Donald Trump decided to slap tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, the trade uncertainty continues due to his unpredictable actions. When news of the tariffs being imposed by Trump came early last year, there was at least some time to look at how to navigate them, said Bill Munns, general manager of Maple Industries Ltd., a steel fabricator in Chatham. But, when the U.S. and Israel&rsquo;s war with Iran recently started, he said, &ldquo;It immedia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/us-and-israels-war-with-iran-another-blow-to-canadian-steel-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/us-and-israels-war-with-iran-another-blow-to-canadian-steel-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham's TekSavvy Solutions been &lsquo;pillar of support&rsquo; to United Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $25,000 donation from TekSavvy Solutions Inc. to the United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent will be directed towards local initiatives in the community, says the agency. The donation, generated through a combination of TekSavvy&rsquo;s &lsquo;Mega Draws&rsquo; and employee contributions, is a significant contribution, said the United Way in a media release. Describing the Chatham-based company as a &ldquo;pillar of support&rdquo; since 2007, the agency said TekSavvy is a &ldquo;testam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chathams-teksavvy-solutions-been-lsquopillar-of-supportrsquo-to-united-way/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chathams-teksavvy-solutions-been-lsquopillar-of-supportrsquo-to-united-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Andrew's to present Time After Time concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the classics to other memorable tunes, St. Andrew&rsquo;s United Church will present a showcase of its choir and orchestra on April 18. Time After Time will be an evening of music that brings musicians and singers together in a celebration of songs that have echoed across generations. Time After Time will feature St. Andrew&rsquo;s 60-voice concert choir, Bel Canto children&rsquo;s choir, and the CK chamber orchestra. The audience is invited to experience music that has shaped moments, memo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/st-andrews-to-present-time-after-time-concert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/st-andrews-to-present-time-after-time-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of uttering threats at bank: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 39-year-old Chatham man faces charges after a person at a financial institution on Lacroix Street was threatened Monday morning, police said. A man had been asked to leave the bank by staff. A 55-year-old Chatham man, who was known to the man, also asked him to leave. The man became confrontational and threatened to harm the individual. Officers located and arrested a suspect on Wellington Street West. He is charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. He was released with cond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-accused-of-uttering-threats-at-bank-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-accused-of-uttering-threats-at-bank-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greening up Chatham-Kent - The Chatham Voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greening up Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;The Chatham Voice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/greening-up-chatham-kent-the-chatham-voice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/greening-up-chatham-kent-the-chatham-voice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent seeks public input on proposed renovictions bylaw - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent seeks public input on proposed renovictions bylaw&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-seeks-public-input-on-proposed-renovictions-bylaw-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-seeks-public-input-on-proposed-renovictions-bylaw-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LKDSB looks to next phase with Indigenous language apps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lambton Kent District school board is continuing its commitment to Indigenous language revitalization and reconciliation. Board trustees recently were given a look into the program in classrooms through a presentation by Indigenous lead Dallas Sinopole and elementary Indigenous language teacher Jessie Plain. Students progressed through vocabulary into full sentences and authentic conversation in Anishinaabemowin, supported by a new digital language-learning app that was formally released in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lkdsb-looks-to-next-phase-with-indigenous-language-apps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lkdsb-looks-to-next-phase-with-indigenous-language-apps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chamber teams with Community Futures on business loan program]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help provide greater access to capital, two organizations are teaming up on a new business financing partnership. The Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce and Community Futures CK have launched the Rural Community Growth and Investment Loan Program. This will provide chamber members with access to flexible financing from $5,000 to $20,000 to support expansion, inventory, equipment and other start-up needs. &ldquo;As a community-focused organization with rural economic support as our focus, this s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chamber-teams-with-community-futures-on-business-loan-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chamber-teams-with-community-futures-on-business-loan-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent hospitals to cut 49 jobs - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent hospitals to cut 49 jobs&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-hospitals-to-cut-49-jobs-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-hospitals-to-cut-49-jobs-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noelle’s Gift to Children seeks committee members in Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noelle&rsquo;s Gift to Children seeks committee members in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/noelles-gift-to-children-seeks-committee-members-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/noelles-gift-to-children-seeks-committee-members-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12-hour standoff involving barricaded man ends peacefully: CKPS]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lengthy standoff involving a barricaded man in Chatham ended peacefully, Chatham-Kent police said. On Saturday afternoon, officers responded to a Sandys Street address to arrest a wanted 30-year-old man, police stated Sunday on social media. Upon arrival, the man barricaded himself inside the residence, police said. Officers contained the area and engaged in crisis negotiations, de-escalating the incident to ensure the safety of the public, police, and the individual involved, the release adde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/12-hour-standoff-involving-barricaded-man-ends-peacefully-ckps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/12-hour-standoff-involving-barricaded-man-ends-peacefully-ckps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Integrity commissioner finds no violation in Chatham-Kent OHL talks - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Integrity commissioner finds no violation in Chatham-Kent OHL talks&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/integrity-commissioner-finds-no-violation-in-chatham-kent-ohl-talks-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/integrity-commissioner-finds-no-violation-in-chatham-kent-ohl-talks-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alzheimer Society celebrating 40 years in Chatham-Kent - CKNX News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alzheimer Society celebrating 40 years in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CKNX News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/alzheimer-society-celebrating-40-years-in-chatham-kent-cknx-news-today/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/alzheimer-society-celebrating-40-years-in-chatham-kent-cknx-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain could bring localized flooding: LTVCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain in the forecast could result in localized flooding in the watershed, conservation authority officials say. Weather forecasts for Saturday are calling for rain and thunderstorms. The region already saw some rain earlier in the morning, with more expected later on. Forecasts are calling for 15-25 mm of rain, with the possibility of localized higher amounts due to thunderstorms. &ldquo;Most of this rain is expected late this afternoon and this evening,&rdquo; the Lower Thames Valley Cons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rain-could-bring-localized-flooding-ltvca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rain-could-bring-localized-flooding-ltvca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain could bring localized flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain in the forecast could result in localized flooding in the watershed. Weather forecasts for Saturday are calling for rain and thunderstorms. The region already saw some rain earlier in the morning, with more expected later on. Forecasts are calling for 15-25 mm of rain, with the possibility of localized higher amounts due to thunderstorms. &ldquo;Most of this rain is expected late this afternoon and this evening,&rdquo; the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority said in a release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rain-could-bring-localized-flooding/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rain-could-bring-localized-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Egg-citing fun in Dover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite rain in the forecast, local Easter egg hunts went off without a hitch this long weekend, with various events held throughout Chatham-Kent. Here are some of the sights from the Dover Rod and Gun Club on Saturday. Trevor Terfloth photos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-egg-citing-fun-in-dover/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-egg-citing-fun-in-dover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police arrest 44-year-old man in online child luring investigation - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police arrest 44-year-old man in online child luring investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-arrest-44-year-old-man-in-online-child-luring-investigation-msn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-arrest-44-year-old-man-in-online-child-luring-investigation-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres have new five-year plan - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres have new five-year plan&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-community-health-centres-have-new-five-year-plan-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-community-health-centres-have-new-five-year-plan-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres have new five-year plan - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres have new five-year plan&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-community-health-centres-have-new-five-year-plan-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-community-health-centres-have-new-five-year-plan-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres have new five-year plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A five-year strategic plan launched by Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres continues to build on the mandate to provide health-care services to equity-deserving populations across the municipality. &ldquo;CKCHC&rsquo;s new strategic plan is essential to guiding us over these next five years as we work with our partners and the community to cultivate wellbeing together,&rdquo; said executive director Sherri Saunders. CKCHC board president Tabitha Cook, said in a media release, the new strategic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-community-health-centres-have-new-five-year-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-community-health-centres-have-new-five-year-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experiential learning, mental health part of St. Clair board's strategic plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experiential learning, responsible use of technology and enhanced mental-health supports are part of St. Clair Catholic district school board&rsquo;s new strategic plan. The board released its plan for 2026 to 2030, calling it a &ldquo;forward-looking roadmap shaped by extensive input&rdquo; from students, families, staff, trustees, parish partners and the community. Offering a shared outlook for Catholic education, it was developed through surveys and focus groups. &ldquo;This plan truly reflec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/experiential-learning-mental-health-part-of-st-clair-boards-strategic-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/experiential-learning-mental-health-part-of-st-clair-boards-strategic-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent woman arrested on warrant in credit card fraud investigation - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent woman arrested on warrant in credit card fraud investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-woman-arrested-on-warrant-in-credit-card-fraud-investigation-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-woman-arrested-on-warrant-in-credit-card-fraud-investigation-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No violations with OHL meeting: Integrity commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent meeting to discuss OHL expansion didn&rsquo;t violate the Municipal Act, or council&rsquo;s code of conduct, Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s integrity commissioner said. Mayor Darrin Canniff, chief administrator Michael Duben, and seven councillors took part a league-initiated, high-level online meeting in February to discuss the league&rsquo;s future expansion plans. However, a number of other councillors, who weren&rsquo;t invited, spoke out at council&rsquo;s March 9 meeting about being caught]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/no-violations-with-ohl-meeting-integrity-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/no-violations-with-ohl-meeting-integrity-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New hires, staff shifts aim to help PUC win water, sewer funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s Public Utilities Commission and infrastructure and engineering services are hiring new talent and making trades to accommodate future growth and secure government funding. Several recommendations on hiring and realigning staff, sent recently by municipal council to the commission, were adopted unanimously at a special PUC meeting Thursday. As it prepares to implement its master plan, the PUC is hiring nine new managers and will see 24 IES water/wastewater operators transfer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-hires-staff-shifts-aim-to-help-puc-win-water-sewer-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-hires-staff-shifts-aim-to-help-puc-win-water-sewer-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New hires, staff realignment to help PUC secure water/sewer funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission and Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s infrastructure and engineering services (IES) are hiring new talent and making trades accommodate future growth and secure government funding. Several recommendations on hiring and realigning staff, recently sent by municipal council to the utility commission, were unanimously passed during a special PUC meeting Thursday. In preparation for implementing its master plan, the PUC is hiring nine new managers and will see 24 water]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-hires-staff-realignment-to-help-puc-secure-watersewer-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-hires-staff-realignment-to-help-puc-secure-watersewer-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP, chamber boss talk food security, trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amidst global uncertainty related to conflict, as well as the economy, Canada needs to do more on the issue of food security, an area member of parliament says. Chatham-Kent&mdash;Leamington Conservative MP Dave Epp spoke Thursday during a fireside chat with Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce president and chief executive Rory Ring at the Everest Convention Centre. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re leading the G7 particularly in food inflation,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re a food powerhouse &hellip; The wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mp-chamber-boss-talk-food-security-trade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mp-chamber-boss-talk-food-security-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Integrity commissioner finds no violation in Chatham-Kent OHL information session - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Integrity commissioner finds no violation in Chatham-Kent OHL information session&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/integrity-commissioner-finds-no-violation-in-chatham-kent-ohl-information-session-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/integrity-commissioner-finds-no-violation-in-chatham-kent-ohl-information-session-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham man calls for more consideration for people with disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham man is growing frustrated at the lack of consideration for people with disabilities that he often sees in the community. Dan Christian, 70, has diabetes and along with associated neuropathy that greatly impacts his legs, as well as early Parkinson&rsquo;s disease. He recently contacted the Chatham Daily News to share some examples of inconsiderate behaviour he&rsquo;s personally experienced. &ldquo;I have a handicap people can&rsquo;t see,&rdquo; said Christian, who gets particularly r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-man-calls-for-more-consideration-for-people-with-disabilities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-man-calls-for-more-consideration-for-people-with-disabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FreeHelpCK, partners offer food 100 families in need free Easter meal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charitable organization FreeHelpCK joined forces with many of its community partners to ensure 100 families can enjoy a great meal this Easter. A steady stream of people arrived at the parking lot of Chatham&rsquo;s Quo Vadis restaurant Wednesday to pick up donated food including a five-kilogram ham, large bags of potatoes and&nbsp; onions, a variety vegetables, noodles, sauce, sugar cookies and chocolate eggs. Executive director Geri Ann Hughson said the initial plan was to provide an Easte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/freehelpck-partners-offer-food-100-families-in-need-free-easter-meal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/freehelpck-partners-offer-food-100-families-in-need-free-easter-meal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applicants sought for youth artist scholarship]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help foster higher learning in creative fields, the CK Arts Council has announced the return of its emerging youth artist scholarship program. This is the third year of the scholarship, which offers $2,000 to a high school student graduating this year from any secondary school in Chatham-Kent. &ldquo;The importance of supporting emerging artists through programs like ours is foundational. It ensures the development of careers, and the creative sector&rsquo;s future,&rdquo; Laurie Langford, CK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/applicants-sought-for-youth-artist-scholarship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/applicants-sought-for-youth-artist-scholarship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver flees Wallaceburg crash, one charged: Chatham-Kent police - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driver flees Wallaceburg crash, one charged: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/driver-flees-wallaceburg-crash-one-charged-chatham-kent-police-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/driver-flees-wallaceburg-crash-one-charged-chatham-kent-police-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver flees Wallaceburg crash, one charged: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driver flees Wallaceburg crash, one charged: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/driver-flees-wallaceburg-crash-one-charged-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/driver-flees-wallaceburg-crash-one-charged-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver flees Wallaceburg crash, one charged: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman faces multiple charges after a driver fled a Wallaceburg crash Tuesday, Chatham-Kent police say. Officers called to a 5:30 p.m. crash at Main Street and Margaret Avenue found a vehicle involved had fled, police said. Minutes later, officers found a person standing next to a vehicle at a University Drive home, police said. The vehicle had damage consistent with the reported crash. The person refused to identify themselves and didn&rsquo;t comply with officers&rsquo; directions, police sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/driver-flees-wallaceburg-crash-one-charged-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/driver-flees-wallaceburg-crash-one-charged-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent delegation brings priorities to Good Roads - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent delegation brings priorities to Good Roads&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-delegation-brings-priorities-to-good-roads-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-delegation-brings-priorities-to-good-roads-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent delegation brings priorities to Good Roads - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent delegation brings priorities to Good Roads&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-delegation-brings-priorities-to-good-roads-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-delegation-brings-priorities-to-good-roads-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent delegation brings priorities to Good Roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[With infrastructure needs in mind, as well as transportation safety, Chatham-Kent delegates brought their priorities to the annual Good Roads conference in Toronto this week. Chatham Coun. Alysson Storey, a board member for the Good Roads association, called it a chance for attendees to meet with ministry officials and other decision-makers. More than 1,500 municipal elected officials, staff and representatives from such sectors as construction, infrastructure and safety attended educational ses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-delegation-brings-priorities-to-good-roads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-delegation-brings-priorities-to-good-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Alliance plans to cut 50 positions to reduce deficit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will cut about 50 positions as part of its plan to eliminate its deficit. Adam Topp, CKHA president and chief executive, said financial realities necessitate the staff cuts, noting there will be anticipated savings of $3.5 million. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s natural to take those positions out of the organization, now that it&rsquo;s post-COVID,&rdquo; he said on a conference call Tuesday. &ldquo;So, people were anticipating some of these changes. &ldquo;Having said that, it&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/health-alliance-plans-to-cut-50-positions-to-reduce-deficit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/health-alliance-plans-to-cut-50-positions-to-reduce-deficit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent announces Easter weekend closures and service adjustments - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent announces Easter weekend closures and service adjustments&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-announces-easter-weekend-closures-and-service-adjustments-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-announces-easter-weekend-closures-and-service-adjustments-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent, ON Current Weather - The Weather Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent, ON Current Weather&nbsp;&nbsp;The Weather Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-on-current-weather-the-weather-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-on-current-weather-the-weather-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent chamber seeking nominations for annual business excellence awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominations are open for the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce 138th Business Excellence Awards. The chamber is asking residents, employers, employees, suppliers, and customers to help identify the businesses and leaders who are moving this community forward, states a media release. The very act of nominating is a celebration in itself, a powerful way to say &ldquo;you matter&rdquo; to the people behind Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s success. Each nomination becomes a story on record, recognizing a busines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-chamber-seeking-nominations-for-annual-business-excellence-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-chamber-seeking-nominations-for-annual-business-excellence-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist airlifted to London hospital following two-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital in London after being seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on Queen&rsquo;s Line on Monday afternoon, said Chatham-Kent police. The collision between the motorcycle and an SUV happened shortly before 3 p.m. on Queen&rsquo;s Line between Drake and Dillon roads. The biker, a 49-year-old Raleigh Township man, was taken to hospital in Chatham before being transferred by air ambulance to Victoria Hospital in London, police said. The driver and sole occ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/motorcyclist-airliftedto-london-hospital-following-two-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/motorcyclist-airliftedto-london-hospital-following-two-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Chatham-Kent crash, police say - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Chatham-Kent crash, police say&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/motorcyclist-airlifted-to-hospital-after-chatham-kent-crash-police-say-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/motorcyclist-airlifted-to-hospital-after-chatham-kent-crash-police-say-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Chatham-Kent crash, police say - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Chatham-Kent crash, police say&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/motorcyclist-airlifted-to-hospital-after-chatham-kent-crash-police-say-cbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/motorcyclist-airlifted-to-hospital-after-chatham-kent-crash-police-say-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forecast rainfall could cause localized flooding, LTVCA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 80 millimetres of rain expected by late Tuesday and more in the forecast for later in the week, the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LVTCA) has issued a flood outlook. &ldquo;Given the recent last week and the lack of ground cover at this time of the year, much of this rain would be expected to run off into the region&rsquo;s watercourse,&rdquo; the authority said. &ldquo;Further rain predicted for later in the week could push these rainfall totals even higher,&rdquo; the LTVCA a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/forecast-rainfall-could-cause-localized-flooding-ltvca-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/forecast-rainfall-could-cause-localized-flooding-ltvca-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL boss chats with Chatham-Kent council - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[OHL boss chats with Chatham-Kent council&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-boss-chats-with-chatham-kent-council-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-boss-chats-with-chatham-kent-council-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation selected as an official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026, an International Day proclaimed by UNESCO - PA Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation selected as an official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026, an International Day proclaimed by UNESCO&nbsp;&nbsp;PA Media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-foundation-selected-as-an-official-partner-for-world-engineering-day-for-sustainable-development-2026-an-international-day-proclaimed-by-unesco-pa-media/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-foundation-selected-as-an-official-partner-for-world-engineering-day-for-sustainable-development-2026-an-international-day-proclaimed-by-unesco-pa-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Chatham-Kent early Tuesday - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Chatham-Kent early Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-chatham-kent-early-tuesday-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-chatham-kent-early-tuesday-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men, male youth charged after man suffers stab wounds: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two adults and a youth are charged after a man was stabbed several times, Chatham-Kent police said. The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance notified police a male &ldquo;suffering stab wounds&rdquo; came to the hospital on March 24 around 11:30 p.m. The male was transferred to the London Health Sciences Centre and remains in fair condition, police said. The male was present when a clash, involving multiple people, took place at an Alexandra Avenue residence in Chatham and he &ldquo;sustained several st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-men-male-youth-charged-after-man-suffers-stab-wounds-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-men-male-youth-charged-after-man-suffers-stab-wounds-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aitken scores late winner to give Maroons opening win - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aitken scores late winner to give Maroons opening win&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/aitken-scores-late-winner-to-give-maroons-opening-win-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/aitken-scores-late-winner-to-give-maroons-opening-win-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent event organizers skeptical of Ontario's new BYOB plan - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent event organizers skeptical of Ontario's new BYOB plan&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-event-organizers-skeptical-of-ontarios-new-byob-plan-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-event-organizers-skeptical-of-ontarios-new-byob-plan-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent event organizers skeptical of Ontario's new BYOB plan - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent event organizers skeptical of Ontario's new BYOB plan&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-event-organizers-skeptical-of-ontarios-new-byob-plan-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-event-organizers-skeptical-of-ontarios-new-byob-plan-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent event organizers skeptical of Ontario's new BYOB plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Ontario recently announcing it will loosen the rules and allow people to bring their own alcohol to designated outdoor events, some Chatham-Kent organizers are expressing concern. The changes, slated for this spring, mean event-goers could bring their own alcohol to consume in specified areas, provided the event has a permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and a special designation from the municipality. Municipalities must pass their own bylaws authorizing the consumption]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-event-organizers-skeptical-of-ontarios-new-byob-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-event-organizers-skeptical-of-ontarios-new-byob-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New citizen group holds anti-war protest in Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Canada continues to feel the impact on fuel and other costs of the war between the United States, Israel and Iran, a small group of citizens held a protest in Chatham on Saturday. Laura Aguirre said the protesters are members of the recently formed Chatham 4 Palestine, which has information that can be found on social media. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re a newer group of like-minded individuals who didn&rsquo;t want to stay silent as we watched what was happening in Gaza,&rdquo; Aguirre said. Saturday&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-citizen-group-holds-anti-war-protest-in-chatham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-citizen-group-holds-anti-war-protest-in-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative partnership taking Alternative Highs podcast to next level]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dustin Gawne knows what it&rsquo;s like to overcome adversity having lived through addiction and suffering life-changing injuries in a motor vehicle crash. The Chatham-Kent man&rsquo;s determination to change his life led to him creating a podcast, which began modestly with a lapel mic and a cellphone from his kitchen table. Surviving a serious single-vehicle crash 10 years ago that left him with a broken back, severe spine injury and brain injury, doing a podcast also presents a physical challe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/creative-partnership-taking-alternative-highs-podcast-to-next-level/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/creative-partnership-taking-alternative-highs-podcast-to-next-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance adjusting services over Easter holidays - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance adjusting services over Easter holidays&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-adjusting-services-over-easter-holidays-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-adjusting-services-over-easter-holidays-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TekSavvy donation supports United Way initiatives in Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[TekSavvy donation supports United Way initiatives in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/teksavvy-donation-supports-united-way-initiatives-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/teksavvy-donation-supports-united-way-initiatives-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Municipality of Chatham – Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Municipality of Chatham &ndash; Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/municipality-of-chatham-kent-sydenham-current-4/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/municipality-of-chatham-kent-sydenham-current-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Chatham-Kent Cyclones host Alliance Hockey U13 AAA championship - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Chatham-Kent Cyclones host Alliance Hockey U13 AAA championship&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-chatham-kent-cyclones-host-alliance-hockey-u13-aaa-championship-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-chatham-kent-cyclones-host-alliance-hockey-u13-aaa-championship-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Chatham-Kent Cyclones host Alliance Hockey U13 AAA championship - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Chatham-Kent Cyclones host Alliance Hockey U13 AAA championship&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-chatham-kent-cyclones-host-alliance-hockey-u13-aaa-championship-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-chatham-kent-cyclones-host-alliance-hockey-u13-aaa-championship-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dajcor officials discuss challenges facing aluminum industry with MPs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tariffs aren&rsquo;t the only challenge being faced by the aluminum extrusion manufacturing industry, imports from low-cost regions is also taking a toll. These were among the issues discussed when Chatham-Kent&ndash;Leamington MP Dave Epp and Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback, from Saskatchewan, met with members of Dajcor Aluminum&rsquo;s leadership team in late February for a tour of the Chatham plant. It was an opportunity for the Conservative Party of Canada MPs to learn more about the company&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dajcor-officials-discuss-challenges-facing-aluminum-industry-with-mps/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dajcor-officials-discuss-challenges-facing-aluminum-industry-with-mps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent contingent joins provincewide Fight Ford Protest - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent contingent joins provincewide Fight Ford Protest&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-contingent-joins-provincewide-fight-ford-protest-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-contingent-joins-provincewide-fight-ford-protest-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent contingent part of Fight Ford Protest held across Ontario - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent contingent part of Fight Ford Protest held across Ontario&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-contingent-part-of-fight-ford-protest-held-across-ontario-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-contingent-part-of-fight-ford-protest-held-across-ontario-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent contingent part of Fight Ford Protest held across Ontario - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent contingent part of Fight Ford Protest held across Ontario&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-contingent-part-of-fight-ford-protest-held-across-ontario-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-contingent-part-of-fight-ford-protest-held-across-ontario-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent contingent part of Fight Ford Protest held across Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[About two dozen residents came out on a chilly Saturday to be part of the Fight Ford Protest slated for nearly 40 communities across Ontario. The effort, organized via social media, included a litany of complaints about Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his government from concerns over the controversial Bill 5 &ndash; The Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, which has directly impacted Dresden, to cuts to Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) grants. Fight Ford Protests were also sche]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-contingent-part-of-fight-ford-protest-held-across-ontario/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-contingent-part-of-fight-ford-protest-held-across-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent contingent joins provincewide Fight Ford protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[WALLACEBURG &ndash; About two dozen residents came out on a chilly Saturday to join the Fight Ford protest slated for nearly 40 Ontario communities. The effort, organized via social media, included a litany of complaints about Ontario Premier Doug Ford and his government from concerns over the controversial Bill 5, The Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, which has directly impacted Dresden, to cuts to Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) grants. Fight Ford protests were also sche]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-contingent-joins-provincewide-fight-ford-protest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-contingent-joins-provincewide-fight-ford-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Queen and Princess of the Furrow programs seek 2026 participants - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Queen and Princess of the Furrow programs seek 2026 participants&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-queen-and-princess-of-the-furrow-programs-seek-2026-participants-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-queen-and-princess-of-the-furrow-programs-seek-2026-participants-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers highlights warning signs of youth gang recruitment in Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers highlights warning signs of youth gang recruitment in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/crime-stoppers-highlights-warning-signs-of-youth-gang-recruitment-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/crime-stoppers-highlights-warning-signs-of-youth-gang-recruitment-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent contingent joins provincewide Fight Ford Protest - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent contingent joins provincewide Fight Ford Protest&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-contingent-joins-provincewide-fight-ford-protest-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-contingent-joins-provincewide-fight-ford-protest-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police warn of fraud attempts targeting elderly residents in Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police warn of fraud attempts targeting elderly residents in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-warn-of-fraud-attempts-targeting-elderly-residents-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-warn-of-fraud-attempts-targeting-elderly-residents-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maroons to face Stratford - cksn.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maroons to face Stratford&nbsp;&nbsp;cksn.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maroons-to-face-stratford-cksnca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maroons-to-face-stratford-cksnca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maroons to face Stratford - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maroons to face Stratford&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maroons-to-face-stratford-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maroons-to-face-stratford-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in online child luring investigation: Chatham-Kent police - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man charged in online child luring investigation: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-online-child-luring-investigation-chatham-kent-police-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-online-child-luring-investigation-chatham-kent-police-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in online child luring investigation: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man charged in online child luring investigation: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-online-child-luring-investigation-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-online-child-luring-investigation-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in online child luring investigation: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local man has been charged with child luring in connection to an online investigation, said Chatham-Kent police. Police began an investigation on March 15 into a man believed to be luring a child younger than 16 for a sexual purpose through various media platforms, police said. &ldquo;The victim has been identified and police are working closely with the victim and their family to ensure access to appropriate supports is provided,&rdquo; police said in a media release. &ldquo;The investigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-online-child-luring-investigation-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-online-child-luring-investigation-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police arrest 44-year-old man in online child luring investigation - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police arrest 44-year-old man in online child luring investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-arrest-44-year-old-man-in-online-child-luring-investigation-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-arrest-44-year-old-man-in-online-child-luring-investigation-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police arrest 44-year-old man in online child luring investigation - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police arrest 44-year-old man in online child luring investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-arrest-44-year-old-man-in-online-child-luring-investigation-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-arrest-44-year-old-man-in-online-child-luring-investigation-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Clair College - Healthcare Horizons introduces Chatham-Kent highschoolers to careers in health care - Education News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Clair College - Healthcare Horizons introduces Chatham-Kent highschoolers to careers in health care&nbsp;&nbsp;Education News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/st-clair-college-healthcare-horizons-introduces-chatham-kent-highschoolers-to-careers-in-health-care-education-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/st-clair-college-healthcare-horizons-introduces-chatham-kent-highschoolers-to-careers-in-health-care-education-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent marks 40 years with annual Walk for Alzheimer’s - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent marks 40 years with annual Walk for Alzheimer&rsquo;s&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/alzheimer-society-of-chatham-kent-marks-40-years-with-annual-walk-for-alzheimers-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/alzheimer-society-of-chatham-kent-marks-40-years-with-annual-walk-for-alzheimers-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The OHL expansion saga continues as league leadership addresses Chatham-Kent - Puck Prose]]></title><description><![CDATA[The OHL expansion saga continues as league leadership addresses Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Puck Prose]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/the-ohl-expansion-saga-continues-as-league-leadership-addresses-chatham-kent-puck-prose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/the-ohl-expansion-saga-continues-as-league-leadership-addresses-chatham-kent-puck-prose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU clears officers in Chatham-Kent drug arrest investigation - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[SIU clears officers in Chatham-Kent drug arrest investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/siu-clears-officers-in-chatham-kent-drug-arrest-investigation-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/siu-clears-officers-in-chatham-kent-drug-arrest-investigation-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Severe thunderstorm watch ends in Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update: Severe thunderstorm watch ends in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-severe-thunderstorm-watch-ends-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-severe-thunderstorm-watch-ends-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/severe-thunderstorm-watch-in-effect-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/severe-thunderstorm-watch-in-effect-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls grow to slow overhaul of Ontario’s conservation authorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calls are growing for the Ontario government to slow down its plan to overhaul the province&rsquo;s conservation authority system. The plan is to consolidate Ontario&rsquo;s 36 conservation authorities into nine, overseen by the newly created Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency. Mark Peacock, CEO and secretary-treasurer of the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, which manages part of the Thames River watershed, isn&rsquo;t even sure how the consolidation is going to roll out. &ldquo;W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/calls-grow-to-slow-overhaul-of-ontarios-conservation-authorities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/calls-grow-to-slow-overhaul-of-ontarios-conservation-authorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altiman named first-team OJHL all-star - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Altiman named first-team OJHL all-star&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/altiman-named-first-team-ojhl-all-star-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/altiman-named-first-team-ojhl-all-star-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter Egg Hunts in Chatham-Kent - CKXS FM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Easter Egg Hunts in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CKXS FM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/easter-egg-hunts-in-chatham-kent-ckxs-fm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/easter-egg-hunts-in-chatham-kent-ckxs-fm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, Sarnia - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, Sarnia&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-sarnia-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-sarnia-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, Sarnia - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, Sarnia&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-sarnia-msn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-sarnia-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LETTER: What we need in Chatham-Kent - The Chatham Voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[LETTER: What we need in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;The Chatham Voice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/letter-what-we-need-in-chatham-kent-the-chatham-voice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/letter-what-we-need-in-chatham-kent-the-chatham-voice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Encore performance to help WDSS drama club attend regional showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wallaceburg District secondary school&rsquo;s drama program is taking their production of The Way Home on the road, but only after a local encore. The show was named one of two outstanding productions at this month&rsquo;s Lambton Kent Theatre School DramaFest, winning them a spot at the regional Ontario National Theatre School DramaFest in Hamilton in late April. Ursuline College Chatham also advanced to the regionals with its production of Symphony of the Heart. It&rsquo;s only the second time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/encore-performance-to-help-wdss-drama-club-attend-regional-showcase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/encore-performance-to-help-wdss-drama-club-attend-regional-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No charges after man fell ill in Chatham-Kent police custody, SIU says - AM 800 CKLW]]></title><description><![CDATA[No charges after man fell ill in Chatham-Kent police custody, SIU says&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800 CKLW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/no-charges-after-man-fell-ill-in-chatham-kent-police-custody-siu-says-am-800-cklw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/no-charges-after-man-fell-ill-in-chatham-kent-police-custody-siu-says-am-800-cklw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roberts to play in All Canadian boys basketball game - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roberts to play in All Canadian boys basketball game&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/roberts-to-play-in-all-canadian-boys-basketball-game-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/roberts-to-play-in-all-canadian-boys-basketball-game-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man charged with probation breach after being found in downtown vestibule - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man charged with probation breach after being found in downtown vestibule&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-charged-with-probation-breach-after-being-found-in-downtown-vestibule-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-charged-with-probation-breach-after-being-found-in-downtown-vestibule-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare Horizons introduces Chatham-Kent highschoolers to careers in health care - stclaircollege.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthcare Horizons introduces Chatham-Kent highschoolers to careers in health care&nbsp;&nbsp;stclaircollege.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/healthcare-horizons-introduces-chatham-kent-highschoolers-to-careers-in-health-care-stclaircollegeca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/healthcare-horizons-introduces-chatham-kent-highschoolers-to-careers-in-health-care-stclaircollegeca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare Horizons introduces Chatham-Kent highschoolers to careers in health care - St. Clair College]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthcare Horizons introduces Chatham-Kent highschoolers to careers in health care&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Clair College]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/healthcare-horizons-introduces-chatham-kent-highschoolers-to-careers-in-health-care-st-clair-college/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/healthcare-horizons-introduces-chatham-kent-highschoolers-to-careers-in-health-care-st-clair-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alzheimer society marks 40 years in Chatham-Kent - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alzheimer society marks 40 years in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/alzheimer-society-marks-40-years-in-chatham-kent-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/alzheimer-society-marks-40-years-in-chatham-kent-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alzheimer society marks 40 years in Chatham-Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through its annual walk this spring, the Alzheimer Society of Chatham-Kent (ASCK) will mark a significant milestone. The organization is celebrating 40 years of service in the community, with the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer&rsquo;s slated for May 30. &ldquo;Join ASCK for this special walk event as the community comes together once again to show support, raise awareness, and step up for those living with dementia,&rdquo; organizers said in a release. There are several ways people can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/alzheimer-society-marks-40-years-in-chatham-kent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/alzheimer-society-marks-40-years-in-chatham-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Chatham-Kent police officers cleared by SIU after man fell ill in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s police watchdog has cleared two Chatham-Kent police officers in connection to a man who fell ill while in a holding cell after being arrested for drug trafficking. Special Investigations Unit (SIU) director Joseph Martino outlined his findings in a report released on Wednesday. According to the director&rsquo;s report, a 34-year-old man was arrested for drug trafficking during a traffic stop by Chatham-Kent police officers on Nov. 26, 2025. A quantity of crack cocaine and fentany]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-chatham-kent-police-officers-cleared-by-siu-after-man-fell-ill-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-chatham-kent-police-officers-cleared-by-siu-after-man-fell-ill-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two C-K police officers cleared by SIU after man fell ill in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s police watchdog has cleared two Chatham-Kent police officers in connection to a man who fell ill while in a holding cell after being arrested for drug trafficking. Special Investigations Unit (SIU) director Joseph Martino outlined his findings in a report released on Wednesday. According to the director&rsquo;s report, a 34-year-old man was arrested for drug trafficking during a traffic stop by Chatham-Kent police officers on Nov. 26, 2025. A quantity of crack cocaine and fentany]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-c-k-police-officers-cleared-by-siu-after-man-fell-ill-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-c-k-police-officers-cleared-by-siu-after-man-fell-ill-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Cyclones to host Alliance U13 AAA championship - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Cyclones to host Alliance U13 AAA championship&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-cyclones-to-host-alliance-u13-aaa-championship-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-cyclones-to-host-alliance-u13-aaa-championship-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incident in Chatham under investigation; no threat to public: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police are investigating an incident in the area of Alexandra Avenue and McGuigan Avenue in Chatham. Police tape surrounds a property on Alexandra Avenue at the intersection with McGuigan and police issued an advisory Wednesday regarding an increased police presence due to an ongoing investigation. &ldquo;Residents and motorists are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes until further notice,&rdquo; police said. &ldquo;No further information will be released at this time a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/incident-in-chatham-under-investigation-no-threat-to-public-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/incident-in-chatham-under-investigation-no-threat-to-public-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police on scene for active investigation; no public threat reported - AM 800 CKLW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police on scene for active investigation; no public threat reported&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800 CKLW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-on-scene-for-active-investigation-no-public-threat-reported-am-800-cklw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-on-scene-for-active-investigation-no-public-threat-reported-am-800-cklw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police on scene for active investigation; no public threat reported - AM 800]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police on scene for active investigation; no public threat reported&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-on-scene-for-active-investigation-no-public-threat-reported-am-800/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-on-scene-for-active-investigation-no-public-threat-reported-am-800/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prices at the pump set to rise Thursday in Windsor, Chatham-Kent - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prices at the pump set to rise Thursday in Windsor, Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/prices-at-the-pump-set-to-rise-thursday-in-windsor-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/prices-at-the-pump-set-to-rise-thursday-in-windsor-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New arena guarantees Chatham-Kent an OHL team, says league commissioner - AM 800 CKLW]]></title><description><![CDATA[New arena guarantees Chatham-Kent an OHL team, says league commissioner&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800 CKLW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-arena-guarantees-chatham-kent-an-ohl-team-says-league-commissioner-am-800-cklw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-arena-guarantees-chatham-kent-an-ohl-team-says-league-commissioner-am-800-cklw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New arena guarantees Chatham-Kent an OHL team, says league commissioner - AM 800]]></title><description><![CDATA[New arena guarantees Chatham-Kent an OHL team, says league commissioner&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-arena-guarantees-chatham-kent-an-ohl-team-says-league-commissioner-am-800/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-arena-guarantees-chatham-kent-an-ohl-team-says-league-commissioner-am-800/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare Horizons shows area high schoolers many career paths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local health care and education teamed Tuesday to give about 170 area high schoolers a look at the many paths to a health-care career. Students attended presentations at the Chatham campuses of St. Clair College and Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, where they also could speak with people working in various professions and college students nearing completion of their studies in the health field. The Healthcare Horizons program was created by local registered practical nurse Brandon Boundy, who also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/healthcare-horizons-shows-area-high-schoolers-many-career-paths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/healthcare-horizons-shows-area-high-schoolers-many-career-paths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare Horizons highlights many pathways to a career in sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local health care and education joined forces on Tuesday to give about 170 area high school students a look at the many pathways to a career in the health care sector. Students attended presentations at both the Chatham campuses of St. Clair College and the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance where they also had a chance to speak with those working various professions as well as college students nearing completion of their programs in the health field. The program, called Healthcare Horizons, was creat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/healthcare-horizons-highlights-many-pathways-to-a-career-in-sector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/healthcare-horizons-highlights-many-pathways-to-a-career-in-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent launches 20-year mobility master plan, seeks public input - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent launches 20-year mobility master plan, seeks public input&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-launches-20-year-mobility-master-plan-seeks-public-input-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-launches-20-year-mobility-master-plan-seeks-public-input-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police lay impaired driving charge during enforcement campaign in Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police lay impaired driving charge during enforcement campaign in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-lay-impaired-driving-charge-during-enforcement-campaign-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-lay-impaired-driving-charge-during-enforcement-campaign-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly one in four Chatham-Kent families facing food insecurity - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly one in four Chatham-Kent families facing food insecurity&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nearly-one-in-four-chatham-kent-families-facing-food-insecurity-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nearly-one-in-four-chatham-kent-families-facing-food-insecurity-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Input sought on Chatham-Kent's mobility master plan - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Input sought on Chatham-Kent's mobility master plan&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/input-sought-on-chatham-kents-mobility-master-plan-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/input-sought-on-chatham-kents-mobility-master-plan-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Input sought on Chatham-Kent's mobility master plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The municipality is developing a new mobility master plan to help guide future transportation projects. The plan will align with updates to Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s growth strategy and official plan to ensure transportation networks support growth over the next 20 years. It will focus on improvements to make the best use of existing roads and infrastructure, including improving route connections, street designs and how the system works. &ldquo;Chatham-Kent continues to grow and evolve, and this mobi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/input-sought-on-chatham-kents-mobility-master-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/input-sought-on-chatham-kents-mobility-master-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent health unit issues alert over unlicensed tattoo and piercing studio - AM 800 CKLW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent health unit issues alert over unlicensed tattoo and piercing studio&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800 CKLW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-unit-issues-alert-over-unlicensed-tattoo-and-piercing-studio-am-800-cklw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-unit-issues-alert-over-unlicensed-tattoo-and-piercing-studio-am-800-cklw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent health unit issues alert over unlicensed tattoo and piercing studio - AM 800]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent health unit issues alert over unlicensed tattoo and piercing studio&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-unit-issues-alert-over-unlicensed-tattoo-and-piercing-studio-am-800/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-unit-issues-alert-over-unlicensed-tattoo-and-piercing-studio-am-800/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL says Chatham-Kent would get expansion team if it builds big enough arena - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[OHL says Chatham-Kent would get expansion team if it builds big enough arena&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-says-chatham-kent-would-get-expansion-team-if-it-builds-big-enough-arena-cbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-says-chatham-kent-would-get-expansion-team-if-it-builds-big-enough-arena-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL commissioner talks expansion at Chatham-Kent council - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[OHL commissioner talks expansion at Chatham-Kent council&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-commissioner-talks-expansion-at-chatham-kent-council-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-commissioner-talks-expansion-at-chatham-kent-council-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL commissioner talks expansion at Chatham-Kent council]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Ontario Hockey League looking to expand in the coming years, Chatham-Kent councillors had a chance to hear from the league boss Monday night. Commissioner Bryan Crawford, speaking virtually, gave a rundown of the league itself, the impact teams have on their respective communities, and what is required to make a team successful.<br />
How did we get here?Last month, Mayor Darrin Canniff, chief administrator Michael Duben, and seven councillors, who previously had expressed interest in the OHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-commissioner-talks-expansion-at-chatham-kent-council/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-commissioner-talks-expansion-at-chatham-kent-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly one in four Chatham-Kent families facing food insecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost a quarter of households in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;struggle to afford food&nbsp;due to low income, the board of health heard Monday.<br />
&nbsp; According to data from Public Health Ontario collected in 2023-2024, 23.4 per cent of families in Chatham-Kent are food insecure. Those families worry about food running out, have a limited selection of food, have missed meals or have gone a day or more without food, a report to the board said.<br />
&nbsp; Dr. Shanker&nbsp;Nesathurai, Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s medica]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nearly-one-in-four-chatham-kent-families-facing-food-insecurity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nearly-one-in-four-chatham-kent-families-facing-food-insecurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 arrested after alleged armed Merlin home invasion: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[4 arrested after alleged armed Merlin home invasion: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/4-arrested-after-alleged-armed-merlin-home-invasion-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/4-arrested-after-alleged-armed-merlin-home-invasion-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 arrested after alleged armed Merlin home invasion: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[MERLIN &ndash; Four people are in custody after officers responded to an alleged home invasion involving a firearm here early Tuesday, Chatham-Kent police say. Police issued a public advisory about 5:30 a.m. about an increased police presence on Aberdeen Street in this small, west Chatham-Kent community. Residents and motorists were asked to avoid the area due to a significant emergency response. The investigation led officers to a residence just outside Merlin, police said in an update about 8:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/4-arrested-after-alleged-armed-merlin-home-invasion-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/4-arrested-after-alleged-armed-merlin-home-invasion-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL says Chatham-Kent would get expansion team if it builds big enough arena - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[OHL says Chatham-Kent would get expansion team if it builds big enough arena&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-says-chatham-kent-would-get-expansion-team-if-it-builds-big-enough-arena-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-says-chatham-kent-would-get-expansion-team-if-it-builds-big-enough-arena-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly one in four Chatham-Kent families facing food insecurity - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly one in four Chatham-Kent families facing food insecurity&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nearly-one-in-four-chatham-kent-families-facing-food-insecurity-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nearly-one-in-four-chatham-kent-families-facing-food-insecurity-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food crisis grows in Chatham-Kent heading into Easter - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food crisis grows in Chatham-Kent heading into Easter&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/food-crisis-grows-in-chatham-kent-heading-into-easter-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/food-crisis-grows-in-chatham-kent-heading-into-easter-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employee pushed to ground during robbery: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employee pushed to ground during robbery: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/employee-pushed-to-ground-during-robbery-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/employee-pushed-to-ground-during-robbery-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employee pushed to ground during robbery: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stun gun was used to arrest&nbsp; a man following a violent robbery at a Chatham business Sunday afternoon, said Chatham-Kent police. An employee was pushed to the ground when attempting to prevent a theft at the Grand Avenue West business just before 4:30 p.m., said police. A suspect matching a description of the thief was spotted on Baldoon Road, police said. He fled prompting a foot pursuit before he was caught by an officer on McNaughton Avenue West, police said. A stun gun was deployed af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/employee-pushed-to-ground-during-robbery-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/employee-pushed-to-ground-during-robbery-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair of Chatham Thunder ringette teams finish season undefeated - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pair of Chatham Thunder ringette teams finish season undefeated&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/pair-of-chatham-thunder-ringette-teams-finish-season-undefeated-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/pair-of-chatham-thunder-ringette-teams-finish-season-undefeated-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maroons sweep Stars - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maroons sweep Stars&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maroons-sweep-stars-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maroons-sweep-stars-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local roundup: Barnstormers re-sign Fukuda; Willimot wins Canadian bronze - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local roundup: Barnstormers re-sign Fukuda; Willimot wins Canadian bronze&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-roundup-barnstormers-re-sign-fukuda-willimot-wins-canadian-bronze-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-roundup-barnstormers-re-sign-fukuda-willimot-wins-canadian-bronze-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employee pushed to ground during robbery: Chatham-Kent police - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employee pushed to ground during robbery: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/employee-pushed-to-ground-during-robbery-chatham-kent-police-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/employee-pushed-to-ground-during-robbery-chatham-kent-police-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Chatham-Kent police cadets complete constable training program - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Chatham-Kent police cadets complete constable training program&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/four-chatham-kent-police-cadets-complete-constable-training-program-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/four-chatham-kent-police-cadets-complete-constable-training-program-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walpole filmmaker to attend Chatham screening April 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the debut feature from Walpole Island First Nation filmmaker Eva Thomas has opened in select theatres across Canada, and will include a Chatham screening. Nika &amp; Madison, released through Game Theory Films, follows two Indigenous women whose lives are thrown into chaos after a violent police encounter. Fearing no one will believe them, the childhood friends go on the run, navigating a system that&rsquo;s closing against]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/walpole-filmmaker-to-attend-chatham-screening-april-13/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/walpole-filmmaker-to-attend-chatham-screening-april-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oliver Campbell competing at mixed doubles curling nationals - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oliver Campbell competing at mixed doubles curling nationals&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/oliver-campbell-competing-at-mixed-doubles-curling-nationals-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/oliver-campbell-competing-at-mixed-doubles-curling-nationals-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Municipality Of Chatham Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Municipality Of Chatham Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/municipality-of-chatham-kent-sydenham-current-3/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/municipality-of-chatham-kent-sydenham-current-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Such a beautiful way to live': Chatham diver remembered for warmth, charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well-known in his community and beyond, a Chatham diver who died last week in Lake Erie is being remembered as larger than life, with a positive impact on those around him. According to numerous tributes, Gary Smith, 67, who died last week while diving in the Erieau channel, was credited for kickstarting their love of the aquatic world. Gurbeen Bhasin of Toronto first met Smith in 2009 when she travelled with her partner Erika Squires to Roat&aacute;n, Honduras. Bhasin, who is a snorkeller, said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/such-a-beautiful-way-to-live-chatham-diver-remembered-for-warmth-charity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/such-a-beautiful-way-to-live-chatham-diver-remembered-for-warmth-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Such a beautiful way to live': Chatham diver remembered for his warmth, charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well-known in his community and beyond, a Chatham diver is being remembered as larger than life, with a positive impact on those around him. According to numerous tributes, Gary Smith, 67, who died last week while diving in the Erieau channel, was credited for kickstarting their love of the aquatic world. Gurbeen Bhasin, of Toronto, first met Smith in 2009 when she travelled with her partner, Erika Squires, to Roat&aacute;n, Honduras. Although not a diver herself, but rather a snorkeler, Bhasin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/such-a-beautiful-way-to-live-chatham-diver-remembered-for-his-warmth-charity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/such-a-beautiful-way-to-live-chatham-diver-remembered-for-his-warmth-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on emergency housing challenges coming to council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent councillors will receive an update Monday concerning the challenges related to emergency housing in the municipality. According to an agenda report, administration previously determined no municipally owned buildings are suitable for renovation into shelters, such as the John D. Bradley Centre and arenas. &ldquo;While the municipality has recently purchased some properties, administration has not recommended developing emergency shelters at any of these sites,&rdquo; staff said. &ld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-on-emergency-housing-challenges-coming-to-council/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-on-emergency-housing-challenges-coming-to-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug charges laid after Wheatley traffic stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people face multiple charges after a traffic stop in Wheatley on Thursday. Officers on patrol stopped a vehicle being operated erratically in the area of Middleton Line and Klondyke Rd in Wheatley at approximately 1:40 a.m., Chatham-Kent police said. In a search, police found the following: &middot; Suspected fentanyl (55.3 grams)&middot; Suspected cocaine (33.1 grams)&middot; Digital scales&middot; Measuring cups&middot; Cellphone&middot; Packaging materials A 41-year-old Kingsville man is&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/drug-charges-laid-after-wheatley-traffic-stop/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/drug-charges-laid-after-wheatley-traffic-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parent seeking town hall to address school bullying]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local parent whose child has been bullied at school is calling for action on the issue, for his family and others. Josh Huebschwerlen had a recent dispute with officials at Blenheim&rsquo;s Harwich Raleigh elementary school &mdash; which led to him receiving a trespass order &mdash; over the handling of his child&rsquo;s case. Another student threatened to stab his 13-year-old son to death at school during an online video call involving several students, Huebschwerlen alleges. One of the stude]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/parent-seeking-town-hall-to-address-school-bullying/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/parent-seeking-town-hall-to-address-school-bullying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['So much uncertainty': Iran war wreaking havoc in Southwestern Ontario farm belt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwestern Ontario, home to one of Canada&rsquo;s richest farm belts, is a world away from the war in Iran, but it&rsquo;s hitting farmers here hard. A focal point of the war is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Iranian strikes in the region have made it too dangerous for massive freighters that normally carry 15 million barrels of oil a day to pass through the strait. The impacts on farmers here have been immediate, with diesel fuel and fertili]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/so-much-uncertainty-iran-war-wreaking-havoc-in-southwestern-ontario-farm-belt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/so-much-uncertainty-iran-war-wreaking-havoc-in-southwestern-ontario-farm-belt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war wreaking havoc with fertilizer, fuel costs across Southwestern Ontario farm belt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwestern Ontario, home to one of Canada&rsquo;s richest farm belts, is a world away from the war in Iran, but it&rsquo;s hitting farmers here hard. A focal point of the war is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Iranian strikes in the region have made it too dangerous for massive freighters, which normally carry 15 million barrels of oil a day, to pass. The impacts on farmers here have been immediate, with diesel fuel and fertilizer costs skyroc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/iran-war-wreaking-havoc-with-fertilizer-fuel-costs-across-southwestern-ontario-farm-belt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/iran-war-wreaking-havoc-with-fertilizer-fuel-costs-across-southwestern-ontario-farm-belt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diver dies while trying to retrieve vehicle in Erieau channel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of a male diver, who had been helping to retrieve a vehicle from the channel in Erieau, has been recovered. &ldquo;He went in to recover the vehicle Wednesday,&rdquo; Ryan Demeurichy, harbourmaster for the Erieau Harbour Authority Corp., told The Daily News on Thursday. &ldquo;Unfortunately, he didn&rsquo;t make it back up and his body was recovered today.&rdquo; Chatham-Kent police issued an advisory Thursday afternoon about an increased police presence on Mariners Road that leads to t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/diver-dies-while-trying-to-retrieve-vehicle-in-erieau-channel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/diver-dies-while-trying-to-retrieve-vehicle-in-erieau-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydenham curling club donates $1,500 to Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sydenham curling club donates $1,500 to Chatham-Kent Women&rsquo;s Centre&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/sydenham-curling-club-donates-1500-to-chatham-kent-womens-centre-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/sydenham-curling-club-donates-1500-to-chatham-kent-womens-centre-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent builder earns provincial energy-efficiency award - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent builder earns provincial energy-efficiency award&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-builder-earns-provincial-energy-efficiency-award-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-builder-earns-provincial-energy-efficiency-award-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person charged after man hit with casserole dish: Police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is charged after a fight Monday afternoon in the front hall of a Merritt Avenue residence in Chatham. Two men, ages 40 and 30, became involved in an altercation in which the older man was struck multiple times in the head with a glass casserole dish, police said. The man&rsquo;s injuries were assessed by paramedics, but he declined additional medical treatment, police said. A 30-year-old man is charged with assault with a weapon. He was released with conditions and a court date.Criminal ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/person-charged-after-man-hit-with-casserole-dish-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/person-charged-after-man-hit-with-casserole-dish-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audrey Mackay-Barr helps Ottawa win provincial and national titles - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audrey Mackay-Barr helps Ottawa win provincial and national titles&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/audrey-mackay-barr-helps-ottawa-win-provincial-and-national-titles-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/audrey-mackay-barr-helps-ottawa-win-provincial-and-national-titles-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maple City Homes recognized for energy efficiency]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham-based home building company recently was recognized for its energy efficiency efforts. Maple City Homes Ltd. received the rising star of the year award at the 2026 EnerQuality Building Innovation Forum and Awards, held last week in Toronto. The award recognizes builders who demonstrate leadership in constructing high-performance, energy-efficient homes that meet rigorous EnerQuality certification standards. Maple City Homes partner and co-owner Trevor Mailloux attended the event to acc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maple-city-homes-recognized-for-energy-efficiency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maple-city-homes-recognized-for-energy-efficiency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown earns player-of-the-week honours - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brown earns player-of-the-week honours&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/brown-earns-player-of-the-week-honours-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/brown-earns-player-of-the-week-honours-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Cyclones shoot for three Alliance championships - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Cyclones shoot for three Alliance championships&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-cyclones-shoot-for-three-alliance-championships-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-cyclones-shoot-for-three-alliance-championships-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL expansions gaining momentum, with Chatham-Kent and Cornwall entering the discussion - Puck Prose]]></title><description><![CDATA[OHL expansions gaining momentum, with Chatham-Kent and Cornwall entering the discussion&nbsp;&nbsp;Puck Prose]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-expansions-gaining-momentum-with-chatham-kent-and-cornwall-entering-the-discussion-puck-prose/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-expansions-gaining-momentum-with-chatham-kent-and-cornwall-entering-the-discussion-puck-prose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Information session planned for prospective 2026 municipal election candidates in Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information session planned for prospective 2026 municipal election candidates in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/information-session-planned-for-prospective-2026-municipal-election-candidates-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/information-session-planned-for-prospective-2026-municipal-election-candidates-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man charged after alleged assault with weapon in apartment lobby - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man charged after alleged assault with weapon in apartment lobby&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-charged-after-alleged-assault-with-weapon-in-apartment-lobby-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-charged-after-alleged-assault-with-weapon-in-apartment-lobby-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police warning of increased Toyota, Lexus thefts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Given the evolving tactics of criminals, Chatham&#8209;Kent police are warning residents of a recent increase in thefts involving Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the area. Similar incidents have been reported in neighbouring jurisdictions, suggesting a broader trend across Southwestern Ontario, police said in a release this week. Police identified targeted models. &ldquo;Since December 2025, the Chatham&#8209;Kent Police Service has investigated several Toyota vehicle thefts within the municipality]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-warning-of-increased-toyota-lexus-thefts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-warning-of-increased-toyota-lexus-thefts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stinson qualifies for Skate Ontario provincial championships - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stinson qualifies for Skate Ontario provincial championships&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/stinson-qualifies-for-skate-ontario-provincial-championships-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/stinson-qualifies-for-skate-ontario-provincial-championships-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maroons start playoffs with a win - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maroons start playoffs with a win&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maroons-start-playoffs-with-a-win-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maroons-start-playoffs-with-a-win-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning: Toyota and Lexus vehicle thefts rising in Chatham-Kent - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warning: Toyota and Lexus vehicle thefts rising in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/warning-toyota-and-lexus-vehicle-thefts-rising-in-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/warning-toyota-and-lexus-vehicle-thefts-rising-in-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallaceburg man faces luring charges: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wallaceburg man faces luring charges after a search this month, provincial police say. On March 5, OPP child sexual exploitation unit officers with a warrant searched a Wallaceburg home with help from Elgin OPP, the OPP digital forensics unit and Chatham-Kent police, a release said.&nbsp;Several electronic devices were seized. A Wallaceburg man, 49, is charged with luring a person under 18 by means of telecommunication and luring a person under 16 by means of telecommunication, police said. He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wallaceburg-man-faces-luring-charges-opp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wallaceburg-man-faces-luring-charges-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increase in Toyota and Lexus vehicle thefts in Chatham-Kent - AM 800 CKLW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Increase in Toyota and Lexus vehicle thefts in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800 CKLW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/increase-in-toyota-and-lexus-vehicle-thefts-in-chatham-kent-am-800-cklw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/increase-in-toyota-and-lexus-vehicle-thefts-in-chatham-kent-am-800-cklw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child luring charges laid in Chatham-Kent - AM 800 CKLW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child luring charges laid in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800 CKLW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/child-luring-charges-laid-in-chatham-kent-am-800-cklw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/child-luring-charges-laid-in-chatham-kent-am-800-cklw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child luring charges laid in Chatham-Kent - AM 800]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child luring charges laid in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/child-luring-charges-laid-in-chatham-kent-am-800/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/child-luring-charges-laid-in-chatham-kent-am-800/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent mayor apologizes for OHL info flow - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent mayor apologizes for OHL info flow&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-mayor-apologizes-for-ohl-info-flow-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-mayor-apologizes-for-ohl-info-flow-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U15 Cyclones Advance to Alliance Championship - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[U15 Cyclones Advance to Alliance Championship&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/u15-cyclones-advance-to-alliance-championship-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/u15-cyclones-advance-to-alliance-championship-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent woman charged with attempted murder after Wallaceburg stabbing - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent woman charged with attempted murder after Wallaceburg stabbing&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-woman-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-wallaceburg-stabbing-cbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-woman-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-wallaceburg-stabbing-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong winds persist in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong winds persist in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/strong-winds-persist-in-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/strong-winds-persist-in-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attempted murder charge laid after reported stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[An area woman is charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Wallaceburg Friday, Chatham-Kent police say. Officers responded to a reported stabbing in the Murray Street area Friday, police said. The major crime unit took over the investigation, with help from the general investigations unit and community patrol. &ldquo;This was an isolated incident and the victim and accused are known to each other,&rdquo; police added. Officers identified a suspect and secured evidence, police said. A wom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/attempted-murder-charge-laid-after-reported-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/attempted-murder-charge-laid-after-reported-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family upset over sentencing delay in second-degree murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who pleaded guilty last year in the death of a Tilbury man had his sentencing delayed again in Superior Court in Chatham Monday. David Trealout, 35, who was originally charged with first-degree murder in the death of Henry Neudorf, 55, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in September. Neudorf&rsquo;s body was found near Pain Court on Jan. 12, 2024. An associate for Trealout&rsquo;s lawyer was supposed to be present Monday, but fell ill, requiring hospitalization. Superior Court Justice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/family-upset-over-sentencing-delay-in-second-degree-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/family-upset-over-sentencing-delay-in-second-degree-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent woman charged with attempted murder after Wallaceburg stabbing - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent woman charged with attempted murder after Wallaceburg stabbing&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-woman-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-wallaceburg-stabbing-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-woman-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-wallaceburg-stabbing-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent seeks volunteers for election compliance audit committee - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent seeks volunteers for election compliance audit committee&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-seeks-volunteers-for-election-compliance-audit-committee-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-seeks-volunteers-for-election-compliance-audit-committee-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gusty winds expected in Chatham-Kent through Tuesday morning - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gusty winds expected in Chatham-Kent through Tuesday morning&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gusty-winds-expected-in-chatham-kent-through-tuesday-morning-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gusty-winds-expected-in-chatham-kent-through-tuesday-morning-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire destroys Edgar Street house in Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire cause caused significant damage to an Edgar Street house in Chatham. Firefighters from Chatham Stations No. 1 No. 2 were called to the blaze Sunday morning, arriving to find smoke coming from the rear of the home. Soon after smoke began coming out of the roof then flames could be seen from the rear of the house. Chatham-Kent police evacuated neighbours in a multi-unit home beside the house on fire. Neighbour John Rehner, who lives across the street, said he saw &ldquo;flames and smoke&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/fire-destroys-edgar-street-house-in-chatham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/fire-destroys-edgar-street-house-in-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at Edgar Street house in Chatham under investigation: CKFR]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire at an Edgar Street house in Chatham in under investigation, said Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue. Firefighters from Chatham Stations No. 1 No. 2 were called to the blaze shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday morning, arriving to find smoke coming from the rear of the home. &ldquo;Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control despite heavy winds, working to protect exposed neighbouring properties,&rdquo; said fire officials in a media release Sunday.Three occupants were displaced as a result of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/fire-at-edgar-street-house-in-chatham-under-investigation-ckfr/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/fire-at-edgar-street-house-in-chatham-under-investigation-ckfr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damaging Chatham house blaze under investigation: fire officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire that badly damaged an Edgar Street home in Chatham is under investigation, Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue says. Firefighters from Chatham Stations No. 1 No. 2 arrived to find smoke coming from the rear of the home about 9 a.m. Sunday, fire officials said in a release Sunday. &ldquo;Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control despite heavy winds, working to protect exposed neighbouring properties,&rdquo; fire officials said.Three occupants were displaced as a result of the incident a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/damaging-chatham-house-blaze-under-investigation-fire-officials/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/damaging-chatham-house-blaze-under-investigation-fire-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Barnstormers re-sign Lee Kucera, Andy Groening, add two new infielders - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Barnstormers re-sign Lee Kucera, Andy Groening, add two new infielders&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-barnstormers-re-sign-lee-kucera-andy-groening-add-two-new-infielders-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-barnstormers-re-sign-lee-kucera-andy-groening-add-two-new-infielders-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Barnstormers re-sign Kucera and Groening, add two new infielders - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Barnstormers re-sign Kucera and Groening, add two new infielders&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-barnstormers-re-sign-kucera-and-groening-add-two-new-infielders-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-barnstormers-re-sign-kucera-and-groening-add-two-new-infielders-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly $500,000 in illegal drugs seized by Chatham-Kent Police - AM 800]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly $500,000 in illegal drugs seized by Chatham-Kent Police&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nearly-500000-in-illegal-drugs-seized-by-chatham-kent-police-am-800/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nearly-500000-in-illegal-drugs-seized-by-chatham-kent-police-am-800/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallaceburg author nominated for Giller Prize and Trillium Book Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took four decades for John Gardiner to find a publisher and now he&rsquo;s starting to soar. The 73-year-old Wallaceburg author has been nominated for both a prestigious national Giller Prize and a provincial Trillium Book Award by Manor House Publishing, which only last year published Gardiner&rsquo;s book of short stories titled Life in the Deep End &ndash; Stories from the Soul. &ldquo;I was pretty excited,&rdquo; Gardiner said of the nominations. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a big deal. You don&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wallaceburg-author-nominated-for-giller-prize-and-trillium-book-award/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wallaceburg-author-nominated-for-giller-prize-and-trillium-book-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It&rsquo;s been my life, writing': Publisher nominates Wallaceburg author for Giller, Trillium literary awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took four decades for John Gardiner to find a publisher and now he&rsquo;s starting to soar. The Wallaceburg author, 73, has been nominated for both a prestigious national Giller Prize and a provincial Trillium Book Award by Manor House Publishing, which only last year published Gardiner&rsquo;s book of short stories titled Life in the Deep End &ndash; Stories from the Soul. &ldquo;I was pretty excited,&rdquo; Gardiner said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a big deal. You don&rsquo;t get taken seriously as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/itrsquos-been-my-life-writing-publisher-nominates-wallaceburg-author-for-giller-trillium-literary-awards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/itrsquos-been-my-life-writing-publisher-nominates-wallaceburg-author-for-giller-trillium-literary-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor sorry for not telling all of council about OHL meet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff has apologized for not telling all council members about a recent meeting with Ontario Hockey League commissioner Bryan Crawford and is looking to make amends. Canniff recently spoke to the media about an OHL-initiated, high-level online meeting held late last month HL to discuss the league&rsquo;s future expansion plans. The mayor, chief administrator and about half a dozen councillors, who had previously expressed interest in the OHL took part in the &ldquo;ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mayor-sorry-for-not-telling-all-of-council-about-ohl-meet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mayor-sorry-for-not-telling-all-of-council-about-ohl-meet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor promises to keep all of C-K council, community in loop about OHL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff has apologized for not informing all council members about a recent meeting with Ontario Hockey League commissioner Bryan Crawford and is looking to make amends. Canniff recently spoke to the media about an online meeting held in late February that was initiated by the OHL to have a high-level discussion regarding the league&rsquo;s future expansion plans. The mayor along with the chief administrator and about half dozen councillors, who had previously expressed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mayor-promises-to-keep-all-of-c-k-council-community-in-loop-about-ohl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mayor-promises-to-keep-all-of-c-k-council-community-in-loop-about-ohl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beware vehicle thieves using tracking devices: Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beware auto thieves using secret tracking devices, Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers warns. The small devices, which can be magnetically attached, enable thieves to monitor a vehicle&rsquo;s location remotely before trying to steal it, a Crime Stoppers release said. Police have been reporting the use in jurisdictions across Ontario. &ldquo;While we have not seen a drastic increase in this type of crime, we do know that there are an average of around 200 stolen vehicle complaints reported to Chatham-Ke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/beware-vehicle-thieves-using-tracking-devices-chatham-kent-crime-stoppers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/beware-vehicle-thieves-using-tracking-devices-chatham-kent-crime-stoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be wary of tracking devices used in vehicle thefts: C-K Crime Stoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The secret use of tracking devices to help thieves steal vehicles is being reported by police in several jurisdictions across Ontario and Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is reminding residents to be vigilant. The small devices, which can be magnetically attached, enable thieves to monitor a vehicle&rsquo;s location remotely before attempting to steal it at a later time, said Crime Stoppers in a media release. &ldquo;While we have not seen a drastic increase in this type of crime, we do know that the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/be-wary-of-tracking-devices-used-in-vehicle-thefts-c-k-crime-stoppers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/be-wary-of-tracking-devices-used-in-vehicle-thefts-c-k-crime-stoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog tag deadline approaching in Chatham-Kent - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dog tag deadline approaching in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dog-tag-deadline-approaching-in-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dog-tag-deadline-approaching-in-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people injured in Highway 401 transport truck crash - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people injured in Highway 401 transport truck crash&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-people-injured-in-highway-401-transport-truck-crash-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-people-injured-in-highway-401-transport-truck-crash-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wind warning: Strong winds up to 100 km/h possible in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wind warning: Strong winds up to 100 km/h possible in Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wind-warning-strong-winds-up-to-100-kmh-possible-in-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wind-warning-strong-winds-up-to-100-kmh-possible-in-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL commissioner set to speak at Chatham-Kent council meeting March 23 - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[OHL commissioner set to speak at Chatham-Kent council meeting March 23&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-commissioner-set-to-speak-at-chatham-kent-council-meeting-march-23-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-commissioner-set-to-speak-at-chatham-kent-council-meeting-march-23-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dresden senior faces weapon, drug charges: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dresden senior faces weapon, drug charges: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dresden-senior-faces-weapon-drug-charges-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dresden-senior-faces-weapon-drug-charges-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dresden senior faces weapon, drug charges: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior faces weapon and drug charges after a Dresden home was searched, Chatham-Kent police say. Intelligence unit and Emergency Response Team officers went to a Holden Street residence about 6 p.m. Wednesday and called the lone male occupant outside without incident, police said. Officers with a warrant searched the residence and found a crossbow, ammunition, about 17 grams of suspected cocaine, about 12 grams of suspected methamphetamine, digital scales, cash and a collapsible baton, police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dresden-senior-faces-weapon-drug-charges-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dresden-senior-faces-weapon-drug-charges-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$500K in drugs, loaded handgun seized; two people charged: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men are facing drug and firearm charges after a search warrant was carried out at Chatham residence resulting in the seizure of about $500,000 worth of drugs, said Chatham-Kent police. Members of the intelligence unit and Emergency Response Team searched a Webb Street home shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, police said. The search resulted in the seizure of: 2.487 kilograms of Fentanyl Seven grams of cocaine One loaded 9mm Sig Sauer handgun Digital scales Cellular telephones A large quantity of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/500k-in-drugs-loaded-handgun-seized-two-people-charged-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/500k-in-drugs-loaded-handgun-seized-two-people-charged-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Ribfest adding new elements and bringing back classics - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Ribfest adding new elements and bringing back classics&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-ribfest-adding-new-elements-and-bringing-back-classics-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-ribfest-adding-new-elements-and-bringing-back-classics-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Ribfest adds new elements and brings back classics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Ribfest 2026 is gearing up for its 17th year and organizers are working hard to keep it interesting. Organizer Chris Glassford said the free event held July 3-5 in Tecumseh Park in downtown Chatham has been opened up to new groups. &ldquo;Adding different elements every year is kind of a key component of making sure people don&rsquo;t get bored of the same thing,&rdquo; he said. Organizers don&rsquo;t want to change the classic footprint of Ribfest, &ldquo;but we want to pivot in wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-ribfest-adds-new-elements-and-brings-back-classics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-ribfest-adds-new-elements-and-brings-back-classics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free public skating sessions offered across Chatham-Kent ahead of March Break - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free public skating sessions offered across Chatham-Kent ahead of March Break&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-public-skating-sessions-offered-across-chatham-kent-ahead-of-march-break-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-public-skating-sessions-offered-across-chatham-kent-ahead-of-march-break-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study finds Chatham-Kent among most affordable municipalities for service costs - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Study finds Chatham-Kent among most affordable municipalities for service costs&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/study-finds-chatham-kent-among-most-affordable-municipalities-for-service-costs-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/study-finds-chatham-kent-among-most-affordable-municipalities-for-service-costs-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameron Graham top goal scorer in PJHL - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Graham top goal scorer in PJHL&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cameron-graham-top-goal-scorer-in-pjhl-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cameron-graham-top-goal-scorer-in-pjhl-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remaking the mall: 100 King updates curious Chamber crowd on Downtown Chatham Centre overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s happening with the Downtown Chatham Centre? That question was front and centre as 100 King hosted a large crowd for a Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce networking event at the mall Wednesday evening. BIZconneCKt, held on the main level, featured several speakers and a chance to view old photos of the mall and learn more about its transformation. Rob Myers, Jessica Myers, Don Tetrault and Ron Nydam, partners in 100 King St. CK Holdings Inc., are overhauling the building&rsquo;s interi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/remaking-the-mall-100-king-updates-curious-chamber-crowd-on-downtown-chatham-centre-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/remaking-the-mall-100-king-updates-curious-chamber-crowd-on-downtown-chatham-centre-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council OK's $1.4M for Bloomfield Business Park work - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council OK's $1.4M for Bloomfield Business Park work&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-oks-14m-for-bloomfield-business-park-work-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-oks-14m-for-bloomfield-business-park-work-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council OK's $1.4M for Bloomfield Business Park work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council has approved a $1.38 million contract for the next phase of development at Bloomfield Business Park. Clarke Construction Inc. was winning bidder for Phase 3 of the municipal-owned business park, south of Highway 401, which will extend municipal infrastructure along Seventh Line West to support continued growth and business development. &ldquo;Continued investment in the Bloomfield Business Park helps ensure that Chatham-Kent remains ready for new business opportunities and j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-oks-14m-for-bloomfield-business-park-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-oks-14m-for-bloomfield-business-park-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OHL confirms Chatham-Kent meeting as league explores expansion - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[OHL confirms Chatham-Kent meeting as league explores expansion&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-confirms-chatham-kent-meeting-as-league-explores-expansion-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ohl-confirms-chatham-kent-meeting-as-league-explores-expansion-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orange flood watch issued by ERCA, LTVCA - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orange flood watch issued by ERCA, LTVCA&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/orange-flood-watch-issued-by-erca-ltvca-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/orange-flood-watch-issued-by-erca-ltvca-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New victim services director aims to recruit more volunteer responders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leah Cabral was looking to step into a community-based leadership role and she has found it as executive director of the Chatham-Kent Victim Services. Having moved here four years ago from Toronto, and wanting to stay in Chatham, she said the meaningful role &ldquo;struck my heart as something that is a real privilege and honour to fill.&rdquo; Cabral said victim services is well-known in the community, but she wants it to become &ldquo;known well&rdquo; by residents for what the organization do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-victim-services-director-aims-to-recruit-more-volunteer-responders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-victim-services-director-aims-to-recruit-more-volunteer-responders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gala for the Kids raises nearly $160K]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Children&rsquo;s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent raised nearly $160,000 during its fourth annual Gala for the Kids at the Chatham Armoury last weekend. This year&rsquo;s theme, Disco Inferno, transformed the venue into a celebration of fun and generosity. Wearing bright colours, sequins and platform shoes, guests had the chance to show their moves on the dance floor, while enjoying the dining experience and lively performances of the era. The night also featured live and silent a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gala-for-the-kids-raises-nearly-160k/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gala-for-the-kids-raises-nearly-160k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent employers embracing use of artificial intelligence - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent employers embracing use of artificial intelligence&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-employers-embracing-use-of-artificial-intelligence-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-employers-embracing-use-of-artificial-intelligence-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent employers embracing use of artificial intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is reshaping how business and industry operates and Chatham-Kent employers are far ahead of the national curve when it comes to using the technology. A total of 40 per cent of Chatham-Kent employers are planning to implement AI in the production of goods and delivery of services during the coming year compared to 15 per cent across Canada, according to the report Artificial Intelligence and the Workforce: The Case of Chatham-Kent, completed by Forum Research Inc. of Toron]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-employers-embracing-use-of-artificial-intelligence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-employers-embracing-use-of-artificial-intelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario rejigs conservation authority overhaul, splits big Lake Erie region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queen&rsquo;s Park says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;taking the next step&rdquo; to improve Ontario&rsquo;s conservation authority system with a revised plan to consolidate 36 existing authorities into nine regional ones. In a release Tuesday, the province said the plan to create nine regional conservation authorities &mdash; two more than first proposed &mdash; would reduce administrative duplication, redirect resources to front-line conservation and modernize permitting. The province contends the measure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ontario-rejigs-conservation-authority-overhaul-splits-big-lake-erie-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ontario-rejigs-conservation-authority-overhaul-splits-big-lake-erie-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo exhibit highlights connection within Tecumseh Park neighbourhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a day and age where many people don&rsquo;t know who is living beside them, the connection between residents of one of Chatham&rsquo;s oldest neighbourhoods is featured in photo exhibit. Where Love Resides: The Tecumseh Park Neighbourhood exhibit is on display at Crow City Coffee in Chatham and will be set up in other locations in the future. Susan Simpson was the driving force behind the exhibit after seeing photos taken during the years by her neighbour, Steve Obalek, and her daughter, Mart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photo-exhibit-highlights-connection-within-tecumseh-park-neighbourhood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photo-exhibit-highlights-connection-within-tecumseh-park-neighbourhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent PUC launches water and wastewater master plan update study - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent PUC launches water and wastewater master plan update study&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-puc-launches-water-and-wastewater-master-plan-update-study-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-puc-launches-water-and-wastewater-master-plan-update-study-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council passes motion to lobby for Hwy. 40 safety improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors approved lobbying the province to take a closer look at safety concerns along Highway 40 from Chatham to Wallaceburg. North Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville entered a successful motion Monday, given the highway falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s been 13 motor vehicle collisions on this stretch of highway since January,&rdquo; Jubenville said. &ldquo;In my humble opinion, I think that&rsquo;s a lot of collisions. So, I I think it definitel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-passes-motion-to-lobby-for-hwy-40-safety-improvements/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-passes-motion-to-lobby-for-hwy-40-safety-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillors question transparency after meeting between Chatham-Kent officials and OHL - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors question transparency after meeting between Chatham-Kent officials and OHL&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/councillors-question-transparency-after-meeting-between-chatham-kent-officials-and-ohl-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/councillors-question-transparency-after-meeting-between-chatham-kent-officials-and-ohl-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillors left out of OHL meeting surprised, disappointed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent exploratory meeting about future OHL expansion has some Chatham-Kent councillors feeling left out. The league-initiated meeting, called high-level in nature, involved the mayor, chief administrator and about half a dozen councillors. North Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville, one of the councillors not included, raised the issue at Monday&rsquo;s council meeting. She&rsquo;s heard a &ldquo;plethora&rdquo; of questions and concerns from residents after the mayor made public comments, she said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/councillors-left-out-of-ohl-meeting-surprised-disappointed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/councillors-left-out-of-ohl-meeting-surprised-disappointed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainfall warning issued for Chatham-Kent as heavy rain expected - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rainfall warning issued for Chatham-Kent as heavy rain expected&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rainfall-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-as-heavy-rain-expected-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rainfall-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-as-heavy-rain-expected-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man faces multiple charges after disturbance and alleged assault - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man faces multiple charges after disturbance and alleged assault&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-faces-multiple-charges-after-disturbance-and-alleged-assault-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-faces-multiple-charges-after-disturbance-and-alleged-assault-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man charged after alleged shoplifting incident - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man charged after alleged shoplifting incident&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-charged-after-alleged-shoplifting-incident-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-charged-after-alleged-shoplifting-incident-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales slow in February, average selling price drops - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales slow in February, average selling price drops&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-slow-in-february-average-selling-price-drops-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-slow-in-february-average-selling-price-drops-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales slow in February, average selling price drops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home sales in Chatham-Kent were down in February despite an abundance of properties from which to choose. The 50 units sold last month is more than 24 per cent less than sales in February 2025, according to monthly sales statistics released by the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors. Home sales were 38.6 per cent below the five-year average and 41.9 per cent below the 10-year average for the month of February, the association said. On a year-to-date basis, home sales totaled 124 units during th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-slow-in-february-average-selling-price-drops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-slow-in-february-average-selling-price-drops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clash causes single-vehicle crash, woman charged: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clash causes single-vehicle crash, woman charged: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/clash-causes-single-vehicle-crash-woman-charged-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/clash-causes-single-vehicle-crash-woman-charged-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PUC water, wastewaster master plan process will have public input]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission is undertaking a water and wastewater master plan update study and will be seeking public input in the coming year. The PUC serves approximately 39,000 water and 31,000 wastewater customers. The study will review previous capital plans and identify additional capital upgrades needed to sustainably provide municipal water and wastewater services, stated media release. The study also will &ldquo;assess infrastructure requirements to accommodate future g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/puc-water-wastewaster-master-plan-process-will-have-public-input/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/puc-water-wastewaster-master-plan-process-will-have-public-input/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clash causes single-vehicle crash, woman charged: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is charged after a clash between a driver and passenger led to a single-vehicle collision in Chatham Saturday night, said Chatham-Kent police. A 43-year-old Blenheim man, was assaulted while driving and the steering wheel was grabbed during the clash, causing the vehicle to leave Bloomfield Road around 10:15 p.m. and crash into a utility pole, police said. The female passenger, whom police said was under a court order not to communicate with the man driving, was taken to hospital with mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/clash-causes-single-vehicle-crash-woman-charged-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/clash-causes-single-vehicle-crash-woman-charged-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[York1, Chatham-Kent heading to court March 17 - Petrolia Lambton Independent]]></title><description><![CDATA[York1, Chatham-Kent heading to court March 17&nbsp;&nbsp;Petrolia Lambton Independent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/york1-chatham-kent-heading-to-court-march-17-petrolia-lambton-independent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/york1-chatham-kent-heading-to-court-march-17-petrolia-lambton-independent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clash causes single-vehicle crash, woman charged: Chatham-Kent police - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clash causes single-vehicle crash, woman charged: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/clash-causes-single-vehicle-crash-woman-charged-chatham-kent-police-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/clash-causes-single-vehicle-crash-woman-charged-chatham-kent-police-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marchers celebrate International Women's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a loud show of support for International Women&rsquo;s Day, more than 100 people marched through the streets of downtown Chatham on Sunday. The gathering, consisting of women and men, along with many children, met at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre before making their way down King Street to the Kiwanis Theatre for a free screening of This Women&rsquo;s Work. Sisters Strain, Karissa and Kat, were behind the hour-long documentary, which highlighted the contributions of local women to the communi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/marchers-celebrate-international-womens-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/marchers-celebrate-international-womens-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations sought for this year's Black Excellence Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Continuing its recognition of outstanding contributions to the community, the Chatham-Kent Black Excellence Awards and Gala will return April 18, this time through a collaborative partnership. Slated for the Everest Convention Centre in Chatham, the evening highlights the achievements, leadership and impact of Black individuals throughout Chatham-Kent. &ldquo;The event celebrates those who are making meaningful contributions in areas such as education, leadership, business, arts, athletics, well]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nominations-sought-for-this-years-black-excellence-awards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nominations-sought-for-this-years-black-excellence-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations open for this year's Black Excellence Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham-Kent Black Excellence Awards and Gala continues its recognition of outstanding community contributions through a collaborative partnership April 18, organizers say. The evening, highlighting the achievements, leadership and impact of Black individuals throughout Chatham-Kent. will be held at the Everest Convention Centre at 250 National Rd. in Chatham. &ldquo;The event celebrates those who are making meaningful contributions in areas such as education, leadership, business, arts, ath]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nominations-open-for-this-years-black-excellence-awards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nominations-open-for-this-years-black-excellence-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purple bench recognizes victims of intimate partner violence, trafficking]]></title><description><![CDATA[A purple bench unveiled in Zonta Park in Chatham on Friday will serve to support and honour victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. The Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent, Chatham-Kent Coordinating Committee to End Violence Against Women and the Chatham Kent Women&rsquo;s Centre were involved in the initiative, with a gathering held at the downtown King Street park, near the Retro Suites. The bench is the first of several to be installed at various locations across Chatham-Ke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/purple-bench-recognizes-victims-of-intimate-partner-violence-trafficking/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/purple-bench-recognizes-victims-of-intimate-partner-violence-trafficking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purple bench recognizes intimate partner violence, trafficking victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A purple bench has been unveiled in Chatham&rsquo;s Zonta Park&nbsp; to support and honour victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. The Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent, Chatham-Kent Coordinating Committee to End Violence Against Women and Chatham Kent Women&rsquo;s Centre were involved in the initiative, with a gathering held at the downtown park on King Street, near Retro Suites. The bench is the first of several to be installed at various locations across Chatham-Kent. &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/purple-bench-recognizes-intimate-partner-violence-trafficking-victims/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/purple-bench-recognizes-intimate-partner-violence-trafficking-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LTVCA keeping an eye on watershed after heavy rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warm weather and heavy rain have conservation authority officials monitoring the Thames River watershed. The watershed received 10-20 mm of rain on Thursday, which was followed up Friday night by an additional 10-20 mm as thunderstorms passed through, said the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority. Another system is expected late Saturday morning that will bring more rain and thunderstorms. An additional 10-20 mm could be seen. &ldquo;While most of the snow has already melted out of the low]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ltvca-keeping-an-eye-on-watershed-after-heavy-rain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ltvca-keeping-an-eye-on-watershed-after-heavy-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent councillor raising safety concerns about stretch of Highway 40 - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent councillor raising safety concerns about stretch of Highway 40&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-councillor-raising-safety-concerns-about-stretch-of-highway-40-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-councillor-raising-safety-concerns-about-stretch-of-highway-40-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent pitching itself as potential home for future OHL expansion team - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent pitching itself as potential home for future OHL expansion team&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-pitching-itself-as-potential-home-for-future-ohl-expansion-team-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-pitching-itself-as-potential-home-for-future-ohl-expansion-team-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged in Blenheim multi-unit fire receives bail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Blenheim woman accused of causing a fire that displaced residents of a multi-unit residential building earlier this year will be released on bail. Jocelyne Charuk, 42, appeared in person in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on Friday. The Crown and defence lawyers made submissions and asked questions of the Windsor-based man proposed as her surety. Charuk is charged with arson with disregard for life in connection to a fire at 83 Talbot St. E. in Blenheim in the early morning of Jan. 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-in-blenheim-multi-unit-fire-receives-bail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-in-blenheim-multi-unit-fire-receives-bail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancer wrestlers medal at OFSAA - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancer wrestlers medal at OFSAA&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lancer-wrestlers-medal-at-ofsaa-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lancer-wrestlers-medal-at-ofsaa-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soney’s overtime goal sends Lancers to OFSAA - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soney&rsquo;s overtime goal sends Lancers to OFSAA&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/soneys-overtime-goal-sends-lancers-to-ofsaa-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/soneys-overtime-goal-sends-lancers-to-ofsaa-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential for C-K to host Ontario country music awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the potential for Chatham-Kent to host the Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) Awards, councillors will consider next steps Monday night. A staff report recommends that if the community is selected for the 2028 and 2030 events, administration be authorized to spend up to $60,000 a year on the hosting rights fee and up to $10,000 a year for marketing and event delivery expenses. The CMAO Awards recognize outstanding achievements in Ontario&rsquo;s country music scene celebratin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/potential-for-c-k-to-host-ontario-country-music-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/potential-for-c-k-to-host-ontario-country-music-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C-K in running to host Ontario country music awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Chatham-Kent in the running to host the Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) Awards, councillors will consider next steps Monday night. In an agenda report, staff recommend that if the community is selected for the 2028 and 2030 events, administration be authorized to spend a maximum of $60,000 a year on the hosting rights fee and up to $10,000 a year for marketing requirements and event delivery expenses. The CMAO Awards recognize outstanding achievements in Ontario&rsquo;s co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/c-k-in-running-to-host-ontario-country-music-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/c-k-in-running-to-host-ontario-country-music-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Chatham-Kent getting an OHL team? - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Chatham-Kent getting an OHL team?&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/is-chatham-kent-getting-an-ohl-team-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/is-chatham-kent-getting-an-ohl-team-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LKDSB student nutrition programs recognized at Chatham-Kent event - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[LKDSB student nutrition programs recognized at Chatham-Kent event&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lkdsb-student-nutrition-programs-recognized-at-chatham-kent-event-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lkdsb-student-nutrition-programs-recognized-at-chatham-kent-event-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nutrition program fuels young bodies and minds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students who are properly nourished have better odds in the classroom for reaching their true potential, say organizers of VON&rsquo;s Ontario Student Nutrition Program. As part of Nutrition Month, the organization held a special presentation at the Retro Suites Thursday with community partners, including those in health care, education and service groups. Guests heard from a local vice-principal and teacher, as well as nutrition program staff, on the impacts of nutrition on school readiness and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nutrition-program-fuels-young-bodies-and-minds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/nutrition-program-fuels-young-bodies-and-minds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schinkelshoek two time gold medal winner at OFSAA - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schinkelshoek two time gold medal winner at OFSAA&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/schinkelshoek-two-time-gold-medal-winner-at-ofsaa-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/schinkelshoek-two-time-gold-medal-winner-at-ofsaa-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C-K job fair draws large crowd to Bradley Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[With dozens of employers on hand, and hundreds of positions available, the Chatham-Kent Workforce Week job fair drew a large crowd to the John D. Bradley Centre on Wednesday. Now in its third year, the event featured public and private organizations, spanning numerous sectors, in addition to talks and demonstrations. Matt Keech, Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s manager of employment services, said as of early that afternoon, the attendance was already close to last year&rsquo;s figure of 1,400 people, with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/c-k-job-fair-draws-large-crowd-to-bradley-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/c-k-job-fair-draws-large-crowd-to-bradley-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free gender-based violence support program available in Chatham-Kent - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free gender-based violence support program available in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-gender-based-violence-support-program-available-in-chatham-kent-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-gender-based-violence-support-program-available-in-chatham-kent-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free gender-based violence support program available in Chatham-Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The John Howard Society of Windsor-Essex County is has launched a free new gender-based violence support initiative available to Chatham-Kent residents. The supportive approach to finding empowerment (SAFE), is a confidential program for people 16 and older who have experienced, been impacted by or are at risk of gender-based violence, said the agency in a media release. Recognizing the rise in gender-based violence, the John Howard Society (JHS) received funding last year to develop the SAFE pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-gender-based-violence-support-program-available-in-chatham-kent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-gender-based-violence-support-program-available-in-chatham-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames River will rise, but risk of ice-jam flooding has passed: LTVCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The forecast of rain and unseasonably warm temperatures into early next week is expected to cause some localized flooding along the Thames River watershed. But, there is also some good news. Though the Thames River had developed significant ice cover this winter, there is no ice on the river currently, according to a flood outlook from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority: &ldquo;It appears that there is no longer a risk of ice-jam-related flooding this season.&rdquo; Environment Canad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/thames-river-will-rise-but-risk-of-ice-jam-flooding-has-passed-ltvca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/thames-river-will-rise-but-risk-of-ice-jam-flooding-has-passed-ltvca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maroons earn big win on the road - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maroons earn big win on the road&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maroons-earn-big-win-on-the-road-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maroons-earn-big-win-on-the-road-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dinelle takes over as Barnstormers bench boss - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dinelle takes over as Barnstormers bench boss&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dinelle-takes-over-as-barnstormers-bench-boss-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dinelle-takes-over-as-barnstormers-bench-boss-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenesserie Camp seeks summer staff, volunteers as registration opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is around the corner and with summer not far behind, Kenesserie Camp on Lake Erie has opened registration for the season. Kenesserie, Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s only overnight summer camp, &ldquo;has been a place where children discover confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships,&rdquo; executive director Dan Richards said. Since 1903, &ldquo;Kenesserie Camp has championed a vital mission &mdash; a return to nature, fostering resilience, and promoting face-to-face friendships,&rdquo; he sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/kenesserie-camp-seeks-summer-staff-volunteers-as-registration-opens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/kenesserie-camp-seeks-summer-staff-volunteers-as-registration-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenesserie Camp opens registration seeks summer staff and volunteers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is around the corner and with summer not far behind, Kenesserie Camp, located along Lake Erie, has opened registration for the season. As Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s only overnight summer camp, executive director Dan Richards said, &ldquo;Kenesserie Camp has been a place where children discover confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships.&rdquo; Since 1903, he said, &ldquo;Kenesserie Camp has championed a vital mission &mdash; a return to nature, fostering resilience, and promoting face-to-f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/kenesserie-camp-opens-registration-seeks-summer-staff-and-volunteers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/kenesserie-camp-opens-registration-seeks-summer-staff-and-volunteers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Suzuki and Cullis present theatrical performance of their life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internationally acclaimed Canadian environmentalists David Suzuki and Tara Cullis teamed up with Miriam Fernandes and Sturla Alvsv&aring;g to bring What You Won&rsquo;t Do For Love, a story of love, life and activism, to the Chatham Capitol Theatre Tuesday night. Actors and real-life couple Fernandes and Alvsv&aring;g were part of the onstage dialogue with Suzuki and Cullis, who&rsquo;ve been a couple for five decades. The performance, presented by Why Not Theatre, encouraged the audience to con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-suzuki-and-cullis-present-theatrical-performance-of-their-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-suzuki-and-cullis-present-theatrical-performance-of-their-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Media Release – March 3, 2026 - Chatham-Kent Police Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Media Release &ndash; March 3, 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Police Service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/media-release-march-3-2026-chatham-kent-police-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/media-release-march-3-2026-chatham-kent-police-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fog advisory issued for Chatham-Kent, near zero visibility expected overnight - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fog advisory issued for Chatham-Kent, near zero visibility expected overnight&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/fog-advisory-issued-for-chatham-kent-near-zero-visibility-expected-overnight-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/fog-advisory-issued-for-chatham-kent-near-zero-visibility-expected-overnight-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree haircut: What’s in store for Chatham-Kent trees? - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tree haircut: What&rsquo;s in store for Chatham-Kent trees?&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/tree-haircut-whats-in-store-for-chatham-kent-trees-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/tree-haircut-whats-in-store-for-chatham-kent-trees-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree haircut: What’s in store for Chatham-Kent trees?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve seen a lot of tree trimming going on across Chatham-Kent in recent days there is a reason. A comprehensive, proactive tree maintenance and trimming program to enhance public safety, improve streetscapes and protect the long-term health of municipal-owned trees is underway, say municipal officials.This is what&rsquo;s happeningApproximately 2,000 municipally-owned trees located within road rights-of-way across Chatham-Kent are being professionally trimmed, municipal officials said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/tree-haircut-whats-in-store-for-chatham-kent-trees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/tree-haircut-whats-in-store-for-chatham-kent-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dom Dinelle takes reins as Chatham-Kent Barnstormers manager - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dom Dinelle takes reins as Chatham-Kent Barnstormers manager&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dom-dinelle-takes-reins-as-chatham-kent-barnstormers-manager-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dom-dinelle-takes-reins-as-chatham-kent-barnstormers-manager-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in Feb. 25 Chatham stabbing: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man charged in Feb. 25 Chatham stabbing: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-feb-25-chatham-stabbing-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-feb-25-chatham-stabbing-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in Feb. 25 Chatham stabbing: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local man has been charged after a Chatham stabbing last month, Chatham-Kent police say. Officers called to a Thames Street residence in Chatham Feb. 25 found a male visitor with multiple stab wounds to his legs, police said. Investigation revealed the male was sleeping when an individual entered the bedroom, stabbed him three times in the legs with an edged weapon, then left in a cab, police said.&nbsp;The injured male was taken to hospital by paramedics. A suspect was arrested Tuesday, polic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-feb-25-chatham-stabbing-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-feb-25-chatham-stabbing-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal fight over Dresden landfill plan delayed two weeks: Chatham-Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A legal battle to decide if a Mississauga company can bypass municipal planning approval for a proposed massive landfill and recycling centre near Dresden has been delayed, Chatham-Kent says. A civil action between York1 Environmental Waste Solutions and Chatham-Kent, set to begin Tuesday in Chatham Superior Court, has been pushed back to March 17, a municipal release said. &ldquo;This initial appearance is procedural in nature and will not involve a hearing on the merits of York1&rsquo;s applic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/legal-fight-over-dresden-landfill-plan-delayed-two-weeks-chatham-kent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/legal-fight-over-dresden-landfill-plan-delayed-two-weeks-chatham-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal fight over Dresden landfill plan delayed two weeks: Chatham-Kent - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legal fight over Dresden landfill plan delayed two weeks: Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/legal-fight-over-dresden-landfill-plan-delayed-two-weeks-chatham-kent-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/legal-fight-over-dresden-landfill-plan-delayed-two-weeks-chatham-kent-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council receives update on Erieau golf cart pilot project, costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a pilot project in Erieau last year, Chatham-Kent councillors heard an update about its golf cart bylaw. Last August, council approved a motion for staff to evaluate the costs and effort needed to administer the program following the 2025 operating season, and report back with the recommended permit fee needed for full cost recovery. In June of 2021, Ontario&rsquo;s Ministry of Transportation established a pilot program under the Highway Traffic Act to allow golf carts to be used on roads]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-receives-update-on-erieau-golf-cart-pilot-project-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-receives-update-on-erieau-golf-cart-pilot-project-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local healthcare champions step up for March Matchness campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long-time health-care champions Robin and Bob Hockney are making a generous matching donation pledge for the month of March. The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation said the couple will match donations made toward two specific foundation campaigns, up to $50,000 each, through the March Matchness campaign, announced Monday. One is the Our Hospital, Our Future Wallaceburg redevelopment campaign, to modernize the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Wallaceburg site to ensure it continues to meet the n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-healthcare-champions-step-up-for-march-matchness-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-healthcare-champions-step-up-for-march-matchness-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May Court Club marks 90 years with donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The May Court Club of Chatham celebrated its 90th anniversary by donating $20,000 to the Chatham-Kent Public Library recently. Part of the donation will be directed toward the Chatham branch&rsquo;s children&rsquo;s services to add a reading nook, interactive play wall, and a sort-and-stack story kit. The nook will offer children a cozy space for reading and playing, and storage space for picture books. Each panel in the play area will provide interactive elements that help young children explor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/may-court-club-marks-90-years-with-donation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/may-court-club-marks-90-years-with-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trillium grant helps Linck buy new phone system, upgrade parking lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $39,400 Ontario Trillium Fund grant has been stretched by Linck Child, Youth and Family Supports to upgrade its communication system and improve its parking lot. Details recently were announced about the agency acquiring a 3CX phone system, popular among public sector users, which provides staff access to calls wherever they are at, including through their computers. &ldquo;What we had was a very dated legacy phone system and throughout COVID and moving to a more hybrid model, we needed to mod]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/trillium-grant-helps-linck-buy-new-phone-system-upgrade-parking-lot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/trillium-grant-helps-linck-buy-new-phone-system-upgrade-parking-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coldest Night of the Year marks 10th year in C-K; raises $70,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[NeighbourLink Chatham-Kent celebrated its 10th year of holding a Coldest Night of the Year walk Saturday that included hitting its $70,000 fundraising goal. About 150 people registered for the event, which began at the Grace Christian Reformed Church on Tweedsmuir Avenue West in Chatham, before participants head out on either a five-kilometre or two-kilometre route. Managing director Al Baker said NeighbourLink began participating in the Coldest Night of the Year after receiving a call to be ask]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/coldest-night-of-the-year-marks-10th-year-in-c-k-raises-70000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/coldest-night-of-the-year-marks-10th-year-in-c-k-raises-70000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hero recognition: Chatham-Kent staffer jumped into action during 2025 apartment fire - AM 800 CKLW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hero recognition: Chatham-Kent staffer jumped into action during 2025 apartment fire&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800 CKLW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/hero-recognition-chatham-kent-staffer-jumped-into-action-during-2025-apartment-fire-am-800-cklw/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/hero-recognition-chatham-kent-staffer-jumped-into-action-during-2025-apartment-fire-am-800-cklw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hero recognition: Chatham-Kent staffer jumped into action during 2025 apartment fire - AM 800]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hero recognition: Chatham-Kent staffer jumped into action during 2025 apartment fire&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/hero-recognition-chatham-kent-staffer-jumped-into-action-during-2025-apartment-fire-am-800/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/hero-recognition-chatham-kent-staffer-jumped-into-action-during-2025-apartment-fire-am-800/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant swap returns to Chatham library, seed libraries start soon after]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plants are a sure sign of spring and the Chatham library branch is gearing up to host its second annual plant swap on Saturday, March 14. No registration is required for the event that begins at 10 a.m. when patrons are invited to bring in plants before the swap begins at 11 a.m., said organizer library technician Amy Hillman. &ldquo;The amazing thing with the swap is the excitement and anticipating that the participants bring with them,&rdquo; Hillman said. She added last year participants came]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/plant-swap-returns-to-chatham-library-seed-libraries-start-soon-after/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/plant-swap-returns-to-chatham-library-seed-libraries-start-soon-after/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham library roots for big plant swap turnout, seed libraries' return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plants are a sure sign of spring and the Chatham library branch is gearing up for its second annual plant swap on Saturday, March 14. No registration is required for the event that begins at 10 a.m. when patrons are invited to bring in plants before the swap begins at 11 a.m., said organizer Amy Hillman, a library technician. &ldquo;The amazing thing with the swap is the excitement and anticipating that the participants bring with them,&rdquo; Hillman said. Last year, participants came in 10 to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-library-roots-for-big-plant-swap-turnout-seed-libraries-return/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-library-roots-for-big-plant-swap-turnout-seed-libraries-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lambton-Kent NTS Dramafest coming to stage of Chatham Capitol Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artistic talents of students from Chatham-Kent high schools will soon be in the spotlight. Local high school students and staff have been working hard to write and rehearse the plays they will present during the Lambton Kent National Theatre School Dramafest, being held March 10 to March 12 at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. The performances begin at 6 p.m. each night. Formerly the Sears Drama Festival, the Ontario National Theatre School DramaFest is marking 80 years since it began in 1946 wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lambton-kent-nts-dramafest-coming-to-stage-of-chatham-capitol-theatre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lambton-kent-nts-dramafest-coming-to-stage-of-chatham-capitol-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lambton-Kent NTS Dramafest coming to stage at Chatham Capitol Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artistic talents of students from Chatham-Kent high schools will soon be in the spotlight. Local students and staff have been working to write and rehearse the plays they will present at Lambton Kent National Theatre School Dramafest from March 10 to March 12 at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. The performances begin at 6 p.m. each night. Formerly the Sears Drama Festival, the Ontario National Theatre School DramaFest is marking 80 years since it began in 1946 with three plays. The festival attr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lambton-kent-nts-dramafest-coming-to-stage-at-chatham-capitol-theatre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lambton-kent-nts-dramafest-coming-to-stage-at-chatham-capitol-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheatley man fined for illegal commercial fishing on Lake Erie: MNR]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wheatley man has been fined $4,500 for commercial fishing violations, reports the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Robert Johnston has pleaded guilty to failing to retrieve gill nets from Lake Erie within eight days, failing to report lost nets to a conservation officer, allowing fish suitable for human consumption to spoil, failing to submit an accurate and complete daily catch report and failing to maintain an accurate and complete logbook, the MNR said in a media release. The Ontario]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wheatley-man-fined-for-illegal-commercial-fishing-on-lake-erie-mnr/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wheatley-man-fined-for-illegal-commercial-fishing-on-lake-erie-mnr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheatley man fined for commercial fishing violations on Lake Erie: MNR]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wheatley man has been fined $4,500 for commercial fishing violations, Ontario&rsquo;s Natural Resources Ministry says. Robert Johnston pleaded guilty to failing to retrieve gill nets from Lake Erie within eight days, failing to report lost nets to a conservation officer, allowing fish suitable for human consumption to spoil, failing to submit an accurate and complete daily catch report and failing to maintain an accurate and complete logbook, an MNR release said. The Ontario Court of Justice h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wheatley-man-fined-for-commercial-fishing-violations-on-lake-erie-mnr/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wheatley-man-fined-for-commercial-fishing-violations-on-lake-erie-mnr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Food Policy Council opens applications for 2026 Gleaning Project Grant - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Food Policy Council opens applications for 2026 Gleaning Project Grant&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-food-policy-council-opens-applications-for-2026-gleaning-project-grant-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-food-policy-council-opens-applications-for-2026-gleaning-project-grant-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning: Drug poisonings on the rise in Chatham-Kent - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warning: Drug poisonings on the rise in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/warning-drug-poisonings-on-the-rise-in-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/warning-drug-poisonings-on-the-rise-in-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK Public Health issues another warning about drug poisonings in C-K]]></title><description><![CDATA[CK Public Health issued an another alert Friday afternoon about an increase in drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions to substances in Chatham&#8209;Kent based on elevated opioid-related EMS calls during the last several days. &ldquo;There are reports about the presence of strong tranquilizers in the local drug supply resulting in heavy sedation,&rdquo; the health unit said in a media release. &ldquo;This serves as an important reminder that the unregulated drug supply is unpredict]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-public-health-issues-another-warning-about-drug-poisonings-in-c-k/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-public-health-issues-another-warning-about-drug-poisonings-in-c-k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug poisoning alert issued in Chatham-Kent amid spike in EMS calls - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drug poisoning alert issued in Chatham-Kent amid spike in EMS calls&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/drug-poisoning-alert-issued-in-chatham-kent-amid-spike-in-ems-calls-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/drug-poisoning-alert-issued-in-chatham-kent-amid-spike-in-ems-calls-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Disease Day a celebration for Chatham teen living with ALGS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday marks Rare Disease Day and Chatham teen Chord Jaques, who is among the estimated 300 million people worldwide living with a rare condition, has plenty to celebrate. Diagnosed at age two with Alagille syndrome (ALGS) after being born with a cholestatic liver &mdash; a rare condition that affects about one in 30,000 to 50,000 infants &mdash; early life was quite an ordeal for Chord and his parents Tara and Ben Jaques. People with a cholestatic liver have either too few bile ducts or the d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rare-disease-day-a-celebration-for-chatham-teen-living-with-algs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rare-disease-day-a-celebration-for-chatham-teen-living-with-algs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancer and Tartan curling teams advance to SWOSSAA - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancer and Tartan curling teams advance to SWOSSAA&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lancer-and-tartan-curling-teams-advance-to-swossaa-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lancer-and-tartan-curling-teams-advance-to-swossaa-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crisis is child welfare: Some C-K kids been housed in Linck building]]></title><description><![CDATA[The demand for highly specialized care for some children, unable to be cared for by their parents, has exceeded available resources at times, which has led to eight youth being housed, at various times for extended periods, at the Linck Child, Youth and Family Supports office in Chatham. Following a news conference Thursday announcing an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant for communication and accessibility improvements at the Linck office, executive director Teri Thomas-Vanos said that during th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/crisis-is-child-welfare-some-c-k-kids-been-housed-in-linck-building/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/crisis-is-child-welfare-some-c-k-kids-been-housed-in-linck-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilberts: Elgie family has persevered at Dawn Mills for over 150 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week we are continuing to &ldquo;rif&rdquo; on the Kentiana chapter I summarized a few weeks ago. We are going to look at a relatively new book written by Kae Elgie, called This Land. Kae grew up in Dawn Mills (hence the connection to the Victor Lauriston piece I talked about), and her book is a very thorough history of Fairview Farm, the name the Elgies gave to the farm they first came to live on in 1870. The Elgies have been associated with that land since that time, so they have persever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gilberts-elgie-family-has-persevered-at-dawn-mills-for-over-150-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gilberts-elgie-family-has-persevered-at-dawn-mills-for-over-150-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilberts: Elgie family has persevered at Dawn Mills for more than 150 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A relatively new book written, This Land, was written by by Kae Elgie, who grew up in Dawn Mills. Her book is a very thorough history of Fairview Farm, the name the Elgies gave to the farm on which they first came to live in 1870. The Elgies have been associated with that land since that time, so they have persevered at Dawn Mills for 156 years. But Kae Elgie goes back much further than that. Her book tells us she set out originally to continue the family history her mother had started, but chan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gilberts-elgie-family-has-persevered-at-dawn-mills-for-more-than-150-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gilberts-elgie-family-has-persevered-at-dawn-mills-for-more-than-150-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic disturbance leads to historic charges against man: C-K police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was assaulted during a domestic disturbance reported at a Wallaceburg residence on Wednesday, which officers learned wasn&rsquo;t the first time, said Chatham-Kent police. Officers responded to the incident shortly after 2 p.m. and learned through investigation a 65-year-old Wallaceburg woman had been assaulted, police said. Further investigation determined the woman had suffered historical assaults, police said. A 64-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and charged with assault, four c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/domestic-disturbance-leads-to-historic-charges-against-man-c-k-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/domestic-disturbance-leads-to-historic-charges-against-man-c-k-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Library to host webinar on car buying rights - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Library to host webinar on car buying rights&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-public-library-to-host-webinar-on-car-buying-rights-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-public-library-to-host-webinar-on-car-buying-rights-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World&rsquo;s largest dining table fundraiser planned for Noelle's Gift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organizers hope to gather people in Chatham around the world&rsquo;s largest dining table for a local charity on April 11. Titled History Will Be Made, the event, held in support of Noelle&rsquo;s Gift to Children, will be a celebration of agriculture, sustainability, community spirit and generosity, with 314 guests at the table inside The Armouries. &ldquo;This is absolutely a collaborative effort,&rdquo; event organizer Brad Campbell said in a release. &ldquo;I am thrilled to help out, bringin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/worldrsquos-largest-dining-table-fundraiser-planned-for-noelles-gift/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/worldrsquos-largest-dining-table-fundraiser-planned-for-noelles-gift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series filmed in Chatham-Kent now streaming - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Series filmed in Chatham-Kent now streaming&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/series-filmed-in-chatham-kent-now-streaming-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/series-filmed-in-chatham-kent-now-streaming-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suzuki and Cullis to present theatrical performance of their life, activism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two internationally acclaimed Canadian environmentalists will bring a theatrical performance of their life and activism to the Chatham Capitol Theatre on Tuesday. David Suzuki and Tara Cullis will present What You Won&rsquo;t Do For Love, an intimate experience that asks whether the love we have for each other can inspire us to take action for the planet. Actors and real-life couple Miriam Fernandes and Sturla Alvsvaag are part of the onstage dialogue with Suzuki and Cullis, who have been a coup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/suzuki-and-cullis-to-present-theatrical-performance-of-their-life-activism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/suzuki-and-cullis-to-present-theatrical-performance-of-their-life-activism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior charged in Chatham apartment fire released on bail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham senior accused of arson after a fire at a Chatham housing complex has been released on bail. David Anderson, 72, who is charged with arson with disregard for human life, attended a Chatham court in person Wednesday for a bail hearing. Anderson&rsquo;s terms of release include living on his own in the community, but being under John Howard Society supervision. He is not to attend 99 McNaughton Ave. W., in Chatham, where the fire occurred on Jan. 22, except for one time to retrieve perso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/senior-charged-in-chatham-apartment-fire-released-on-bail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/senior-charged-in-chatham-apartment-fire-released-on-bail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council adopts Wheatley action plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wheatley&rsquo;s ongoing revitalization efforts will continue, thanks to the adoption of a five-year strategy. It&rsquo;s been nearly five years since a gas blast rocked the small community&rsquo;s downtown core, with Chatham-Kent councillors receiving an update Monday. Kyra Knapp, economic development officer, gave the presentation, which outlined achievements to date, goals and next steps. She said the blast displaced families and deeply impacted businesses. &ldquo;The effects really did exten]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-adopts-wheatley-action-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-adopts-wheatley-action-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resolution meeting sought for man charged with voyeurism, harassment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A resolution is in the works for a man facing voyeurism charges. Brent Konecny, 33, who is charged with about 200 counts of voyeurism, committing an indecent act and criminal harassment, made a brief appearance in a Chatham court via video on Wednesday. Konency&rsquo;s lawyer Ken Marley requested a resolution meeting with the Crown, but it hasn&rsquo;t been scheduled, yet. He is in custody at the South West Detention Centre in Windsor and is scheduled to return to court, via video, Friday for a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/resolution-meeting-sought-for-man-charged-with-voyeurism-harassment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/resolution-meeting-sought-for-man-charged-with-voyeurism-harassment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food for Thought: Research vital to future of greenhouse sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our greenhouse growers have been traveling to and relying on research from the Netherlands for many years. That country is renowned for the latest technologies for greenhouse facilities. The owners of Leamington-based Biophi want to conduct more research here in Canada, to create a horticulture innovation hub. They want to have an industry-led private research facility that would be able to respond more quickly to issues which may arise, as well as to conduct crop development research. There are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/food-for-thought-research-vital-to-future-of-greenhouse-sector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/food-for-thought-research-vital-to-future-of-greenhouse-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornhole for Hospice raises over $76K]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third-annual Cornhole for Hospice fundraiser in Chatham-Kent raised $76,574 this past weekend. Presented by title sponsor Glenn Seeds Ltd., Saturday&rsquo;s event brought players of all skill levels together at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre for a day of friendly competition. After round-robin play, 50 two-person teams advanced to double-elimination brackets. In the best-of-the-best division, Larry McKinney and Chad Grant, of CF Industries, claimed the top spot, earning the championsh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cornhole-for-hospice-raises-over-76k/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cornhole-for-hospice-raises-over-76k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Together CK Grant program providing $375K among 66 local projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of $375,000 in funding is being shared among 66 community initiatives through the 2026 Together CK grant program. The funds support a wide range of local events and community-driven projects that are building community, culture and connections, said a Municipality of Chatham-Kent media release. Initiatives in communities across the municipality, including Wallaceburg, Dresden, Blenheim, Chatham, Ridgetown, Tilbury, Wheatley, Bothwell, Thamesville, Erieau, Merlin, Buxton, North Buxton, Du]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/together-ck-grant-program-providing-375k-among-66-local-projects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/together-ck-grant-program-providing-375k-among-66-local-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hero recognition: Chatham-Kent staffer jumped into action during 2025 apartment fire - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hero recognition: Chatham-Kent staffer jumped into action during 2025 apartment fire&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/hero-recognition-chatham-kent-staffer-jumped-into-action-during-2025-apartment-fire-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/hero-recognition-chatham-kent-staffer-jumped-into-action-during-2025-apartment-fire-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent's proposed waste-to-energy project takes next step - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent's proposed waste-to-energy project takes next step&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kents-proposed-waste-to-energy-project-takes-next-step-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kents-proposed-waste-to-energy-project-takes-next-step-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent's proposed waste to energy project takes next step]]></title><description><![CDATA[As preliminary approval was needed before any final decision, a proposed waste to energy project took the next step Monday night. The proposal, which is a partnership between Chatham-Kent and Greenfield Global, involves an anaerobic digestion plant that would convert industrial, commercial and institutional organic waste into renewable natural gas. Council passed staff recommendations, including pursuing the next steps for the creation of a municipal services corporation to hold the municipality]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kents-proposed-waste-to-energy-project-takes-next-step/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kents-proposed-waste-to-energy-project-takes-next-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheatley man charged in drug trafficking investigation: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man faces charges in connection to a drug trafficking investigation in Wheatley, Ontario Provincial Police said. During a search of a Wheatley residence on Friday, police seized suspected cocaine, Canadian and U.S. currency and drug-related paraphernalia. The estimated value of the items seized was more than $5,000, OPP said. A 37-year-old Wheatley man is charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds obtained by crime valued at less than $5,000 and b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wheatley-man-charged-in-drug-trafficking-investigation-opp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wheatley-man-charged-in-drug-trafficking-investigation-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stroke survivors, caregivers sought to help design recovery ‘roadmap’]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you have experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), or cared for someone who has, the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance wants to hear from you. The health alliance is seeking those with lived experience to help design a new roadmap for recovery. &ldquo;This initiative aims to bridge the gap between hospital discharge and ongoing recovery at home,&rdquo; the health alliance said in a release. As a member of the Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network (SWOSN), the health alliance provides]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/stroke-survivors-caregivers-sought-to-help-design-recovery-roadmap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/stroke-survivors-caregivers-sought-to-help-design-recovery-roadmap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent's proposed waste-to-energy project takes next step - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent's proposed waste-to-energy project takes next step&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kents-proposed-waste-to-energy-project-takes-next-step-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kents-proposed-waste-to-energy-project-takes-next-step-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workforce Week aims to help prepare Chatham-Kent residents for job opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent is growing which is expected to create new job opportunities for residents. The CK Jobs team launched its second annual workforce week on Monday, which features virtual events this week and concludes with a job fair on March 4 at the John D. Bradley Centre from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Citing recent statistics on population growth in the municipality, &ldquo;Chatham-Kent is on a growth trajectory,&rdquo; said Coun. Brock McGregor, who attended Monday&rsquo;s event. Signs of growing economi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/workforce-week-aims-to-help-prepare-chatham-kent-residents-for-job-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/workforce-week-aims-to-help-prepare-chatham-kent-residents-for-job-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bail hearing booked for woman charged in multi-unit fire in Blenheim]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Blenheim woman accused of causing a fire that displaced residents of a multi-unit residential building will learn early next month if she will be released on bail. Jocelyne Charuk, 42, of Blenheim, made a brief court appearance in a Chatham court on Monday by video. She is slated to return to court March 6 in person for a bail hearing. Charuk is charged with arson with disregard for life in connection to a fire at 83 Talbot St. E. in Blenheim in the early morning of Jan. 16. According to previ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/bail-hearing-booked-for-woman-charged-in-multi-unit-fire-in-blenheim/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/bail-hearing-booked-for-woman-charged-in-multi-unit-fire-in-blenheim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police expand peer support training with mental health program - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police expand peer support training with mental health program&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-expand-peer-support-training-with-mental-health-program-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-expand-peer-support-training-with-mental-health-program-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver airlifted after Walpole crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver was airlifted with life-threatening injuries after a Saturday morning crash on Walpole Island First Nation, police said. Just before 6 a.m., members of Walpole Island Police Service, Lambton County OPP and emergency medical services responded to the single-vehicle collision on Chiefs Road. The 37-year-old Walpole man was taken to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, then later airlifted by Ornge to Victoria Hospital in London, OPP stated in a release Sunday evening. Chiefs Road was closed for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/driver-airlifted-after-walpole-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/driver-airlifted-after-walpole-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Women's Day screening planned for documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[A documentary that highlights the contributions of local women to the community is set for a March 8 screening at the Kiwanis Theatre. Coinciding with International Women&rsquo;s Day, there are a number of events planned, including an 11 a.m. downtown march, starting at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre, with the free screening of This Women&rsquo;s Work at noon. The Strain sisters, Karissa and Kat, are behind the documentary, launching production during last year&rsquo;s women&rsquo;s day event. Al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/international-womens-day-screening-planned-for-documentary/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/international-womens-day-screening-planned-for-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t sleep on senior hockey–it’s a good product - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don&rsquo;t sleep on senior hockey&ndash;it&rsquo;s a good product&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dont-sleep-on-senior-hockeyits-a-good-product-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dont-sleep-on-senior-hockeyits-a-good-product-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent heritage on display at Retro Suites - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent heritage on display at Retro Suites&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-heritage-on-display-at-retro-suites-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-heritage-on-display-at-retro-suites-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent heritage on display at Retro Suites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s rich heritage was on display Saturday, with numerous organizations coming together at Retro Suites for a special event. Heritage Day allowed the public a chance to meet with local representatives, while learning more about the area&rsquo;s history, arts and culture. Jim Griffin, heritage committee chair, and Lindsay Swackhammer, event co-organizer, noted the importance of recognizing all that Chatham-Kent has to offer. Griffin was pleased with the public&rsquo;s response, ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-heritage-on-display-at-retro-suites/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-heritage-on-display-at-retro-suites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Red Hot Chilli Pipers bring the noise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hailing from Scotland, Red Hot Chilli Pipers showcased their thunderous sound at the Chatham Capitol Theatre on Friday night. In addition to popular rock tunes, the acclaimed group also performed traditional standards and jigs. Featuring various members over the years, the band skyrocketed to international fame in 2007 after winning the BBC talent show When Will I Be Famous? Trevor Terfloth photos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-red-hot-chilli-pipers-bring-the-noise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-red-hot-chilli-pipers-bring-the-noise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active investigation ends after “disturbance” in Chatham-Kent - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Active investigation ends after &ldquo;disturbance&rdquo; in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/active-investigation-ends-after-disturbance-in-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/active-investigation-ends-after-disturbance-in-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six people charged in Chatham drug raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six people are charged after the Chatham-Kent police emergency response team raided a home on Sarah Crescent, seizing drugs, a loaded handgun and counterfeit money. A 27-year-old Brampton man, a 30-year-old Chatham woman and four Chatham men aged 20, 27, 34 and 36 are charged, police said Friday. Police seized methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, a loaded Glock handgun, cash and counterfeit currency in the Thursday evening raid. They estimate the value of the seizure at $54,000. Charges include p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/six-people-charged-in-chatham-drug-raid/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/six-people-charged-in-chatham-drug-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Nashville Takeover coming to Chatham-Kent this September - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nashville Takeover coming to Chatham-Kent this September&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/the-nashville-takeover-coming-to-chatham-kent-this-september-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/the-nashville-takeover-coming-to-chatham-kent-this-september-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilberts: Chatham-Kent set to mark Heritage Week - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilberts: Chatham-Kent set to mark Heritage Week&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gilberts-chatham-kent-set-to-mark-heritage-week-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gilberts-chatham-kent-set-to-mark-heritage-week-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Door is Open to Everyone campaign relaunches]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help foster inclusion, CK Pride, in partnership with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, is relaunching the Our Door is Open to Everyone campaign. The voluntary initiative, first implemented in 2023, affirms safety and belonging for LGBTQ residents and visitors. Originally launched with cardboard signage, the campaign has been refreshed this year with durable window clings and stickers that reflect CK Pride&rsquo;s updated name and new logo, &ldquo;making it easier for businesses, organizations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/our-door-is-open-to-everyone-campaign-relaunches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/our-door-is-open-to-everyone-campaign-relaunches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Sam Roberts Band takes Capitol stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Roberts Band brought the hits to an enthusiastic crowd at the Chatham Capitol Theatre Thursday night. Known for such classics as Brother Down, Where Have All The Good People Gone? and Don&rsquo;t Walk Away Eileen, Roberts took the time to greet fans at the stage after the show. Photos by Trevor Terfloth tterfloth@postmedia.comLove concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-sam-roberts-band-takes-capitol-stage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-sam-roberts-band-takes-capitol-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilberts: Chatham-Kent set to mark Heritage Week - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilberts: Chatham-Kent set to mark Heritage Week&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gilberts-chatham-kent-set-to-mark-heritage-week-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gilberts-chatham-kent-set-to-mark-heritage-week-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local roundup: Crush win gold; Morin re-signs; Zomerman honoured - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local roundup: Crush win gold; Morin re-signs; Zomerman honoured&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-roundup-crush-win-gold-morin-re-signs-zomerman-honoured-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-roundup-crush-win-gold-morin-re-signs-zomerman-honoured-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local roundup: Crush win gold; Morin re-signs; Zomerman lauded; Wild, Kings lose - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local roundup: Crush win gold; Morin re-signs; Zomerman lauded; Wild, Kings lose&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-roundup-crush-win-gold-morin-re-signs-zomerman-lauded-wild-kings-lose-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-roundup-crush-win-gold-morin-re-signs-zomerman-lauded-wild-kings-lose-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to hear Wheatley revitalization update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly five years after a gas blast rocked the small community&rsquo;s downtown, Chatham-Kent councillors will receive an update Monday on Wheatley&rsquo;s ongoing revitalization efforts. Kyra Knapp, economic development officer, is slated to give the presentation, which will outline achievements to date, goals and next steps. Local residents and businesses formed the Wheatley recovery task force with support from the municipality and the province. The task force&rsquo;s mandate includes restori]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-to-hear-wheatley-revitalization-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-to-hear-wheatley-revitalization-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham man to stand trial for dangerous driving in deadly crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham man will stand trial for dangerous driving causing death stemming from an early 2025 crash that killed a Tilbury teen. Delivering her decision Thursday, Ontario Court Justice Marnie Vickerd said the evidence presented during the preliminary hearing, held last month, met the threshold to commit Jaise Thomas, 26, to trial. Sebastian Belliveau,18, of Tilbury, was killed in the crash. Thomas attended virtually with his lawyer Thursday. The trial will be heard in Superior Court. Thomas, who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-man-to-stand-trial-for-dangerous-driving-in-deadly-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-man-to-stand-trial-for-dangerous-driving-in-deadly-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inclusion campaign relaunching across Chatham-Kent - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inclusion campaign relaunching across Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/inclusion-campaign-relaunching-across-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/inclusion-campaign-relaunching-across-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham investment plan at Dajcor on hold as tariff uncertainty remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham manufacturer of aluminum components has $1.6 million in provincial funding to put toward expanding its operation, but U.S.-imposed tariffs have put a hold on planned investments for now. &ldquo;Our plans were set for further investment in Chatham, but are being re-evaluated while we navigate tariffs,&rdquo; said Dajcor Aluminum CEO and co-owner Mike Kilby. &ldquo;Not knowing what the repercussions are going to be to the Canadian economy . . . we can&rsquo;t go ahead with (investments)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-investment-plan-at-dajcor-on-hold-as-tariff-uncertainty-remains/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-investment-plan-at-dajcor-on-hold-as-tariff-uncertainty-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoke alarms help Chatham residents escape fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smoke alarms are being credited for helping occupants escape a house fire Tuesday in Chatham. There were no injuries from the fire, which was reported about 5:15 p.m. at a home in the area of West Street and Lorne Avenue in Chatham, fire officials said in a release. Fire crews from Stations 1 and 2 arrived to find a working fire at a single-family raised ranch home located at 136 West St. Flames were visible on the exterior rear side of the structure, with fire extending into the attic. Firefigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/smoke-alarms-help-chatham-residents-escape-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/smoke-alarms-help-chatham-residents-escape-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson charge dropped in 2024 Chatham apartment fire; tenants shocked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some residents were shocked to learn an arson charge has been dropped against the remaining person charged in an August 2024 fire at a Chatham apartment complex that displaced dozens of tenants for months. Leonard Greason, 49, had a look of elation on his face hearing a charge of arson with disregard for life, in connection to the Aug. 25, 2024 fire at 99 McNaughton Ave. W., was being withdrawn during a brief video appearance in a Chatham court Wednesday.The Crown informed the court the arson ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/arson-charge-dropped-in-2024-chatham-apartment-fire-tenants-shocked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/arson-charge-dropped-in-2024-chatham-apartment-fire-tenants-shocked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dover Kinsmen mark 50 years of service]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a half century, the Dover Kinsmen have spent countless hours giving back to their community. On Tuesday night, club members had a chance to enjoy a little recognition of their own. The Central Tavern in Pain Court hosted a special celebration, with Kinsmen leadership and local politicians in attendance, to mark the service group&rsquo;s 50th anniversary. &ldquo;In this day and age, it&rsquo;s a good thing,&rdquo; Nipper Myers, current Dover Kinsmen president, said of the club&rsquo;s longevi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dover-kinsmen-mark-50-years-of-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dover-kinsmen-mark-50-years-of-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham woman charged after van and trailer rollover in Petrolia: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham woman faces charges after a single-vehicle roller in Petrolia on Tuesday, said Lambton OPP. No one was injured in the crash at the intersection of Petrolia Line and Old Heritage Road just after 11 a.m. in which a van towing a trailer lost control, hit&nbsp; a curb and rolled after leaving the roadway, OPP said. A 42-year-old Chatham woman is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with careless driving and failing to surrender her licence, OPP said.Man arrested in connection to historic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-woman-charged-after-van-and-trailer-rollover-in-petrolia-opp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-woman-charged-after-van-and-trailer-rollover-in-petrolia-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council working to stop ‘renovictions’ - The Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council working to stop &lsquo;renovictions&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Record]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-working-to-stop-renovictions-the-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-working-to-stop-renovictions-the-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Devils alums take over the coaching ranks - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Devils alums take over the coaching ranks&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/red-devils-alums-take-over-the-coaching-ranks-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/red-devils-alums-take-over-the-coaching-ranks-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham Skin Clinic addresses infection-control lapses; no infections]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham Skin Clinic has taken steps to address an infection control lapse at its operation that recently prompted a community alert from Chatham-Kent Public Health. The health unit identified lapses in the sterilization and reprocessing of medical equipment at the clinic, located at 125 Keil Dr. S., from Oct. 1, 2024 to Jan. 30. &ldquo;Such lapses in infection-control processes may be associated with the transmission of blood borne illnesses including HIV and hepatitis,&rdquo; the health uni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-skin-clinic-addresses-infection-control-lapses-no-infections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-skin-clinic-addresses-infection-control-lapses-no-infections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defence lawyer seeks more of Crown's evidence in historic sexual assault case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defence says a lot of disclosure from the Crown is missing regarding the historic sexual assault charges against British Columbia man dating back nearly 30 years, involving four victims from the area. Jason Timothy Davidson, 52, of Campbell River, B.C., appeared in a Chatham court by video Tuesday where his lawyer Julie Santarossa said she plans to make an additional disclosure request from the Crown after receiving a data drive of information on Dec. 29, 2025. Davidson is charged with four]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/defence-lawyer-seeks-more-of-crowns-evidence-in-historic-sexual-assault-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/defence-lawyer-seeks-more-of-crowns-evidence-in-historic-sexual-assault-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm weather, rain will lead to high river levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conservation authority continues to monitor the Thames River, with warm temperatures and heavy rain in the forecast this week. A warm weather system is expected to bring daytime highs above freezing for the coming days, the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority said in a release. Along with higher temperatures, forecasts call for 15 to 35 mm of rain through Wednesday. This will melt much of the snow leading to water running off the land. Areas of ponding, standing water and localized fl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/warm-weather-rain-will-lead-to-high-river-levels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/warm-weather-rain-will-lead-to-high-river-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ridgetown fire, which destroyed house, under investigation by C-K police]]></title><description><![CDATA[No injuries were reported after a fire destroyed a home in Ridgetown early Tuesday morning, reports Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue. Multiple 911 calls were received shortly after 3 a.m. reporting a house fire at 61 Ebenezer St. W., said fire officials. &ldquo;Callers reported visible flames and heavy smoke come from the front of the residence,&rdquo; fire officials said. Firefighters from Station No. 11 Ridgetown and Station No. 10 Orford arrived to find &ldquo;the home fully involved with fire ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ridgetown-fire-which-destroyed-house-under-investigation-by-c-k-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ridgetown-fire-which-destroyed-house-under-investigation-by-c-k-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimmers advance to SWOSSAA - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swimmers advance to SWOSSAA&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/swimmers-advance-to-swossaa-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/swimmers-advance-to-swossaa-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent - Chatham-Kent transforms childcare: new model boosts inclusion and educator support for special needs - Education News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent - Chatham-Kent transforms childcare: new model boosts inclusion and educator support for special needs&nbsp;&nbsp;Education News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-chatham-kent-transforms-childcare-new-model-boosts-inclusion-and-educator-support-for-special-needs-education-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-chatham-kent-transforms-childcare-new-model-boosts-inclusion-and-educator-support-for-special-needs-education-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent actors, locales prominent in A Long Ride Home TV series - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent actors, locales prominent in A Long Ride Home TV series&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-actors-locales-prominent-in-a-long-ride-home-tv-series-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-actors-locales-prominent-in-a-long-ride-home-tv-series-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent actors, locales prominent in A Long Ride Home TV series]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham filmmaker drew on his life experiences to write a television series featuring a biker club storyline, based in Chatham-Kent that will soon be available for viewing. Bell Fibe TV1 will begin airing A Long Ride Home on Feb. 26, said series writer, director and a producer, Robert Bellamy, who is a partner in JX3 Media, with Kristina Garant and Jacob Klassen. What originally began as a movie screenplay was pitched to Bell Fibe based on the first 16 pages, Bellamy said. Bell liked what they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-actors-locales-prominent-in-a-long-ride-home-tv-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-actors-locales-prominent-in-a-long-ride-home-tv-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Day Funspiel introduces people to sport of curling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several people were introduced to the sport of curling Monday during the fourth annual Family Day Funspiel at the Chatham Granite Club. A total of 43 participants filled all the sheets, including 17 new curlers, for the fun event, said convenor and Granite Club member Carolynn Gregory. &ldquo;I just decided to do this for the club,&rdquo; Gregory said of organizing the event. &ldquo;I decided it would be a great way to promote our sport and promote our club and just have a nice family day.&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/family-day-funspiel-introduces-people-to-sport-of-curling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/family-day-funspiel-introduces-people-to-sport-of-curling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fog advisory for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, Sarnia - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fog advisory for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, Sarnia&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/fog-advisory-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-sarnia-cbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/fog-advisory-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-sarnia-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fog advisory in place for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fog advisory in place for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/fog-advisory-in-place-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/fog-advisory-in-place-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fog advisory for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, Sarnia - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fog advisory for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, Sarnia&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/fog-advisory-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-sarnia-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/fog-advisory-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-sarnia-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent actors, locales prominent in A Long Ride Home TV series - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent actors, locales prominent in A Long Ride Home TV series&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-actors-locales-prominent-in-a-long-ride-home-tv-series-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-actors-locales-prominent-in-a-long-ride-home-tv-series-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice fishers of all ages enjoy their Family Day weekend on Rondeau Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[SHREWSBURY &ndash; Rondeau Bay was filled with people of all ages from across the region on Saturday enjoying ice fishing. The Ontario government dropped the requirement to have a fishing licence over the Family Day long weekend and Mother Nature provided beautiful, warm sunny weather that reached 4 C. It was so mild, many people weren&rsquo;t wearing a jacket and with Shrewsbury&rsquo;s great location along Rondeau Bay many people walked out from shore to ice fish, pulling their gear in a sled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ice-fishers-of-all-ages-enjoy-their-family-day-weekend-on-rondeau-bay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ice-fishers-of-all-ages-enjoy-their-family-day-weekend-on-rondeau-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ice fishers of all ages enjoy Family Day weekend on Rondeau Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[SHREWSBURY &ndash; Rondeau Bay was filled with people from across the region on Saturday enjoying ice fishing. The Ontario government dropped the requirement to have a fishing licence over the Family Day long weekend and Mother Nature provided beautiful, warm sunny weather that reached 4 C. It was so mild. Many people weren&rsquo;t wearing a jacket and with Shrewsbury&rsquo;s great location along Rondeau Bay many people walked out from shore to ice fish, pulling their gear in a sled.Chatham resi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ice-fishers-of-all-ages-enjoy-family-day-weekend-on-rondeau-bay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ice-fishers-of-all-ages-enjoy-family-day-weekend-on-rondeau-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juggle with Larry program taught by well-known coach Larry Lahey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coaching is part of Larry Lahey&rsquo;s DNA even when it comes to juggling. Retired 28 years as a teacher, Lahey, 81, continues to coach tennis and, for the last decade, he has taught juggling to students at Chatham&rsquo;s John McGregor Secondary School where he had great success coaching basketball for over 30 years. On Friday, Lahey decided to teach juggling to adults for the first time through the Juggle with Larry program offered at the Chatham Library. The session attracted 10 participants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/juggle-with-larry-program-taught-by-well-known-coach-larry-lahey/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/juggle-with-larry-program-taught-by-well-known-coach-larry-lahey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A lot of balls in the air: Retired teacher and longtime coach Larry Lahey tries teaching adults to juggle at Chatham library]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coaching is part of Larry Lahey&rsquo;s DNA, even when it comes to juggling. Retired 28 years from teaching, Lahey, 81, continues to coach tennis and, for the last decade, has taught juggling at Chatham&rsquo;s John McGregor secondary school, where he enjoyed great success coaching basketball for three decades. On Friday, Lahey was teaching adults to juggle for the first time through the Chatham library&rsquo;s Juggle with Larry program. Ten people took part and he wasn&rsquo;t sure what to expe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-lot-of-balls-in-the-air-retired-teacher-and-longtime-coach-larry-lahey-tries-teaching-adults-to-juggle-at-chatham-library/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-lot-of-balls-in-the-air-retired-teacher-and-longtime-coach-larry-lahey-tries-teaching-adults-to-juggle-at-chatham-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Nashville Takeover’ coming to Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent later this year - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Nashville Takeover&rsquo; coming to Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent later this year&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/the-nashville-takeover-coming-to-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-later-this-year-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/the-nashville-takeover-coming-to-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-later-this-year-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent woman arrested on committal warrant in stolen phone case - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent woman arrested on committal warrant in stolen phone case&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-woman-arrested-on-committal-warrant-in-stolen-phone-case-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-woman-arrested-on-committal-warrant-in-stolen-phone-case-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancer wrestlers advance to SWOSSAA - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancer wrestlers advance to SWOSSAA&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lancer-wrestlers-advance-to-swossaa-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lancer-wrestlers-advance-to-swossaa-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluebirds open playoffs in Alvinston on Saturday night - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bluebirds open playoffs in Alvinston on Saturday night&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/bluebirds-open-playoffs-in-alvinston-on-saturday-night-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/bluebirds-open-playoffs-in-alvinston-on-saturday-night-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$180K Chatham blaze displaces four: Chatham-Kent fire - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[$180K Chatham blaze displaces four: Chatham-Kent fire&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/180k-chatham-blaze-displaces-four-chatham-kent-fire-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/180k-chatham-blaze-displaces-four-chatham-kent-fire-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-unit house fire displaces four people, no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were no injuries reported, but four people have been displaced by a fire at a multi-unit residence in Chatham, said Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue. Firefighters from Stations 1 and 2 responded to the fire called in at 140 King St. E. at 5:39 p.m. Thursday, said fire officials in a media release. Firefighters arrived &ldquo;to find heavy black smoke and visible flames coming from the rear apartment of the three-unit building,&rdquo; fire officials said. Firefighters quickly secured a hydrant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/multi-unit-house-fire-displaces-four-people-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/multi-unit-house-fire-displaces-four-people-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$180K Chatham blaze displaces four: Chatham-Kent fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[No one was hurt but four people were displaced by a $180,000 fire at a multi-unit Chatham residence, Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue says. Fire crews from Stations 1 and 2 were called to the scene at 140 King St. E. about 5:40 p.m. Thursday, fire officials said in a release. Firefighters arrived &ldquo;to find heavy black smoke and visible flames coming from the rear apartment of the three-unit building,&rdquo; they said. Firefighters quickly secured a hydrant and &ldquo;initiated an aggressive int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/180k-chatham-blaze-displaces-four-chatham-kent-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/180k-chatham-blaze-displaces-four-chatham-kent-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One of a kind': James Snyder, 73, was tireless supporter of Chatham-Kent arts, culture, friend says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local arts and culture community is mourning the loss of a longtime supporter James Snyder, who was 73. The CK Arts Council announced on social media it was &ldquo;shocked and saddened&rdquo; to learn recently that Snyder had died suddenly at his winter home in New Zealand. Snyder, who was on the founding board the Chatham-Kent Arts and Culture Network, now the CK Arts Council, &ldquo;will be remembered for his tireless work building and uplifting Chatham-Kent,&rdquo; the council said. Snyde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/one-of-a-kind-james-snyder-73-was-tireless-supporter-of-chatham-kent-arts-culture-friend-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/one-of-a-kind-james-snyder-73-was-tireless-supporter-of-chatham-kent-arts-culture-friend-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Snyder remembered as tireless supporter of CK arts and culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local arts and culture community is mourning the loss of a long-time supporter James Snyder who died at age 73. The CK Arts Council announced on social media it is &ldquo;shocked and saddened&rdquo; to hear the recent news of Snyder&rsquo;s sudden death while at his winter home in New Zealand. Snyder, who was on the founding board the Chatham-Kent Arts and Culture Network, now the CK Arts Council, &ldquo;will be remembered for his tireless work building and uplifting Chatham-Kent,&rdquo; the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/james-snyder-remembered-as-tireless-supporter-of-ck-arts-and-culture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/james-snyder-remembered-as-tireless-supporter-of-ck-arts-and-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Snyder, 73, recalled as tireless supporter of CK arts and culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local arts and culture community is mourning the loss of a longtime supporter James Snyder, who was 73. The CK Arts Council announced on social media it was &ldquo;shocked and saddened&rdquo; to learn recently that Snyder had died suddenly at his winter home in New Zealand. Snyder, who was on the founding board the Chatham-Kent Arts and Culture Network, now the CK Arts Council, &ldquo;will be remembered for his tireless work building and uplifting Chatham-Kent,&rdquo; the council said. Snyde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/james-snyder-73-recalled-as-tireless-supporter-of-ck-arts-and-culture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/james-snyder-73-recalled-as-tireless-supporter-of-ck-arts-and-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man arrested on warrant in retail theft investigation - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man arrested on warrant in retail theft investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-arrested-on-warrant-in-retail-theft-investigation-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-arrested-on-warrant-in-retail-theft-investigation-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free skate sessions planned across Chatham-Kent for Family Day weekend - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free skate sessions planned across Chatham-Kent for Family Day weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-skate-sessions-planned-across-chatham-kent-for-family-day-weekend-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-skate-sessions-planned-across-chatham-kent-for-family-day-weekend-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Municipal offices to close for Family Day in Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Municipal offices to close for Family Day in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/municipal-offices-to-close-for-family-day-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/municipal-offices-to-close-for-family-day-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent transforms childcare: new model boosts inclusion and educator support for special needs - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent transforms childcare: new model boosts inclusion and educator support for special needs&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-transforms-childcare-new-model-boosts-inclusion-and-educator-support-for-special-needs-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-transforms-childcare-new-model-boosts-inclusion-and-educator-support-for-special-needs-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to prepare anti-renoviction bylaw - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to prepare anti-renoviction bylaw&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-prepare-anti-renoviction-bylaw-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-prepare-anti-renoviction-bylaw-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harm reduction motion referred to health board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council referred a motion concerning harm reduction service delivery at Pathways on Park to the health board. North Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville entered the motion Monday night, asking staff to review the alignment of harm reduction service delivery at Pathways on Park, including: The distribution and use of harm reduction supplies Supervision, containment, and disposal practices Impacts on surrounding neighbourhoods and calls for service Review contracts with tenants to make necess]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/harm-reduction-motion-referred-to-health-board/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/harm-reduction-motion-referred-to-health-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18,000 Chatham-Kent residents lack primary care provider: MD recruiter - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[18,000 Chatham-Kent residents lack primary care provider: MD recruiter&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/18000-chatham-kent-residents-lack-primary-care-provider-md-recruiter-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/18000-chatham-kent-residents-lack-primary-care-provider-md-recruiter-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Anjema appointed to more roles at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Anjema appointed to more roles at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dr-anjema-appointed-to-more-roles-at-chatham-kent-health-alliance-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dr-anjema-appointed-to-more-roles-at-chatham-kent-health-alliance-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18,000 Chatham-Kent residents lack primary care provider: MD recruiter]]></title><description><![CDATA[With more doctors about to retire and nearly 18,000 locals with no primary health-care provider, medical recruiters keep pushing Chatham-Kent as an ideal place to live and practise, an official says. Rebecca Smyth, physician recruitment co-ordinator with Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team, updated council this week on the latest numbers and efforts to attract and retain family doctors. Currently, 17,877 patients are listed as &ldquo;unattached.&rdquo; &ldquo;Based on the current estimates, we woul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/18000-chatham-kent-residents-lack-primary-care-provider-md-recruiter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/18000-chatham-kent-residents-lack-primary-care-provider-md-recruiter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anjema appointed to more roles at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Anjema is taking a larger role at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. The health alliance announced Thursday the board of directors has appointed Anjema as chief of surgery and co-medical director of the surgical program. He also currently serves as head of ophthalmology at the health alliance. Anjema has provided ophthalmological services in the area since 2004 through the health alliance and the Anjema Eye Institute. He earned a doctor of medicine and residency training in ophthalmology th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/anjema-appointed-to-more-roles-at-chatham-kent-health-alliance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/anjema-appointed-to-more-roles-at-chatham-kent-health-alliance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s open and closed in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent on Family Day 2026 - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s open and closed in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent on Family Day 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/whats-open-and-closed-in-windsor-essex-and-chatham-kent-on-family-day-2026-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/whats-open-and-closed-in-windsor-essex-and-chatham-kent-on-family-day-2026-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council agrees to explore anti-renoviction bylaw - AM 800 CKLW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council agrees to explore anti-renoviction bylaw&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800 CKLW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-agrees-to-explore-anti-renoviction-bylaw-am-800-cklw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-agrees-to-explore-anti-renoviction-bylaw-am-800-cklw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to prepare anti-renoviction bylaw - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to prepare anti-renoviction bylaw&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-prepare-anti-renoviction-bylaw-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-prepare-anti-renoviction-bylaw-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to modernize special needs resourcing model, ending contract with Linck - The Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to modernize special needs resourcing model, ending contract with Linck&nbsp;&nbsp;The Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-modernize-special-needs-resourcing-model-ending-contract-with-linck-the-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-modernize-special-needs-resourcing-model-ending-contract-with-linck-the-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council agrees to explore anti-renoviction bylaw - AM 800]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council agrees to explore anti-renoviction bylaw&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-agrees-to-explore-anti-renoviction-bylaw-am-800/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-agrees-to-explore-anti-renoviction-bylaw-am-800/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18,000 Chatham-Kent residents lack primary care provider: MD recruiter - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[18,000 Chatham-Kent residents lack primary care provider: MD recruiter&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/18000-chatham-kent-residents-lack-primary-care-provider-md-recruiter-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/18000-chatham-kent-residents-lack-primary-care-provider-md-recruiter-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Health warns of infection control concerns at skin clinic - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Health warns of infection control concerns at skin clinic&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-public-health-warns-of-infection-control-concerns-at-skin-clinic-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-public-health-warns-of-infection-control-concerns-at-skin-clinic-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Health warns of infection control concerns at skin clinic - Yahoo News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Health warns of infection control concerns at skin clinic&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-public-health-warns-of-infection-control-concerns-at-skin-clinic-yahoo-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-public-health-warns-of-infection-control-concerns-at-skin-clinic-yahoo-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council moves to explore licensing bylaw for N13 renovictions - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council moves to explore licensing bylaw for N13 renovictions&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-moves-to-explore-licensing-bylaw-for-n13-renovictions-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-moves-to-explore-licensing-bylaw-for-n13-renovictions-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venue change for Chatham murder trial surprise to family of victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Henry Neudorf were surprised to learn the trial for the woman facing a first-degree murder in his death has been moved to London. A check at Superior Court office confirmed the trial for Kimberly Price, originally scheduled to begin Nov. 9 in Chatham, will begin on the same date in London. The decision was made in court proceeding on Jan. 7. Price, 55, pleaded not guilty in the death of Neudorf, of Tilbury, whose body was found near Pain Court on Town Line Road, north of Maple Line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/venue-change-for-chatham-murder-trial-surprise-to-family-of-victim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/venue-change-for-chatham-murder-trial-surprise-to-family-of-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Unit warns public of 16-month 'lapse' in infection control at a skin clinic - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Unit warns public of 16-month 'lapse' in infection control at a skin clinic&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-unit-warns-public-of-16-month-lapse-in-infection-control-at-a-skin-clinic-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-unit-warns-public-of-16-month-lapse-in-infection-control-at-a-skin-clinic-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused killer, 25, who died in custody had hopes for future, mom says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though Sky-Linn Holden was facing a murder charge, she had hopes for the future, including reuniting with her two young children, her mother says. Holden, 25, was one of three co-accused of first-degree murder&nbsp;and causing an indignity to a body&nbsp;in the June 2024 death of Milton&rsquo;s Louise Thomson, 27, whose remains were found in in a William Street South apartment in Chatham in June 2024. &ldquo;This matter is quite unfortunate as Ms. Holden is now deceased,&rdquo; her lawyer, Rafik]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/accused-killer-25-who-died-in-custody-had-hopes-for-future-mom-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/accused-killer-25-who-died-in-custody-had-hopes-for-future-mom-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council reviews harm reduction services at transitional cabins - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council reviews harm reduction services at transitional cabins&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-reviews-harm-reduction-services-at-transitional-cabins-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-reviews-harm-reduction-services-at-transitional-cabins-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Unit warns public of 16-month 'lapse' in infection control at a skin clinic - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Unit warns public of 16-month 'lapse' in infection control at a skin clinic&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-unit-warns-public-of-16-month-lapse-in-infection-control-at-a-skin-clinic-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-unit-warns-public-of-16-month-lapse-in-infection-control-at-a-skin-clinic-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renoviction motion passed, report and draft bylaw to come]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a large crowd in the chamber, a Chatham councillor&rsquo;s motion aimed at stemming renovictions took the next step Monday night. Coun. Marjorie Crew sought a staff report and draft bylaw regulating the use of N13 notices. Council passed the motion without debate as part of the consent agenda. The Residential Tenancies Act allows landlords to serve the notices to end a tenancy for extensive renovations, demolition, or conversion of rental units. In her motion, which was in response to commu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/renoviction-motion-passed-report-and-draft-bylaw-to-come/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/renoviction-motion-passed-report-and-draft-bylaw-to-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent's CFCO to transition to FM - Broadcast Dialogue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent's CFCO to transition to FM&nbsp;&nbsp;Broadcast Dialogue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kents-cfco-to-transition-to-fm-broadcast-dialogue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kents-cfco-to-transition-to-fm-broadcast-dialogue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musical comedy coming to St. Andrew’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four performances of the long-standing comedy, I Love You, You&rsquo;re Perfect, Now Change: The Musical, will be coming to St. Andrew&rsquo;s United Church in Chatham, starting this week. With shows slated for Feb. 13, 14, 20 and 21, the musical features a series of vignettes and songs connected by the theme of love and relationships. &ldquo;It takes a candid look at the joys, frustrations and unexpected moments that come with dating, marriage and everything in between, stated a St. Andrew&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/musical-comedy-coming-to-st-andrews/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/musical-comedy-coming-to-st-andrews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused killer of Milton woman has died in custody, Chatham court hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the three people charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Milton woman has died in custody as the case moves through court. Sky-Linn Holden, 25, was to appear in a Chatham court Tuesday by video, but court heard she had died in custody at Windsor&rsquo;s South West Detention Centre. &ldquo;This matter is quite unfortunate as Ms. Holden is now deceased,&rdquo; said Holden&rsquo;s lawyer Rafik Kodsy.&nbsp;&ldquo;A situation occurred in the jail which is currently under investigati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/accused-killer-of-milton-woman-has-died-in-custody-chatham-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/accused-killer-of-milton-woman-has-died-in-custody-chatham-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accused killer of Milton woman has died, Chatham court hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of&nbsp; three people charged with first-degree murder in the 2024 death of a Milton woman has died as the case moves through court. Sky-Linn Holden, 25, was to appear in a Chatham court Tuesday by video, but court heard she has died. &ldquo;This matter is quite unfortunate as Ms. Holden is now deceased,&rdquo; said Holden&rsquo;s lawyer Rafik Kodsy.&nbsp;&ldquo;A situation occurred in the jail which is currently under investigation.&rdquo; Holden&rsquo;s mother&nbsp;Toni-Linn Ann Amond said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/accused-killer-of-milton-woman-has-died-chatham-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/accused-killer-of-milton-woman-has-died-chatham-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public input sought for site of new community garden in Chatham-Kent - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public input sought for site of new community garden in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/public-input-sought-for-site-of-new-community-garden-in-chatham-kent-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/public-input-sought-for-site-of-new-community-garden-in-chatham-kent-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public input sought for site of new community garden in Chatham-Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are invited to help pick the site of a new community garden in Chatham-Kent. The Chatham-Kent food policy council, in partnership with CK Public Health, is acting on the opportunity created when municipal council agreed in mid-December to expand on the 10 existing sites in the community gardens program. &ldquo;I&rsquo;d love to see a community garden in every ward so all Chatham-Kent residents have the chance to get involved,&rdquo; said Coun. Morena McDonald, in a media release. &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/public-input-sought-for-site-of-new-community-garden-in-chatham-kent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/public-input-sought-for-site-of-new-community-garden-in-chatham-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent experiences record-breaking growth; Ridgetown has the largest drop among C-K communities - St. Catharines Standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent experiences record-breaking growth; Ridgetown has the largest drop among C-K communities&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Catharines Standard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-experiences-record-breaking-growth-ridgetown-has-the-largest-drop-among-c-k-communities-st-catharines-standard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-experiences-record-breaking-growth-ridgetown-has-the-largest-drop-among-c-k-communities-st-catharines-standard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windsor man in hospital after crash in Chatham-Kent - AM 800 CKLW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Windsor man in hospital after crash in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800 CKLW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/windsor-man-in-hospital-after-crash-in-chatham-kent-am-800-cklw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/windsor-man-in-hospital-after-crash-in-chatham-kent-am-800-cklw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windsor man in hospital after crash in Chatham-Kent - AM 800]]></title><description><![CDATA[Windsor man in hospital after crash in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/windsor-man-in-hospital-after-crash-in-chatham-kent-am-800/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/windsor-man-in-hospital-after-crash-in-chatham-kent-am-800/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man injured in crash, charged with careless driving: OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 61-year-old Township of Rideau Lakes man, injured after a pickup truck he was driving ended up at the bottom of a steep embankment after leaving Highway 401 at Communication Road near Blenheim Monday morning, is facing a charge of careless driving, said Elgin OPP. Emergency crews were called to the single vehicle crash just before 9 a.m. The driver was taken to hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, OPP said. Damage could be seen on a section of the guard rail along]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-injured-in-crash-charged-with-careless-driving-opp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-injured-in-crash-charged-with-careless-driving-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clash part of ongoing dispute; man charged: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is charged after an assault in Blenheim on Sunday afternoon, said Chatham-Kent police. Two people had been involved in an ongoing dispute during which one man was threatened and physically assaulted at a Stanley Street address before 2 p.m., police said. Previous threats of bodily harm had made to the man, who feared for his safety, police said. A 70-year-old Blenheim man is charged with one count of assault and one count of uttering threats to cause bodily harm, police said. He was releas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/clash-part-of-ongoing-dispute-man-charged-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/clash-part-of-ongoing-dispute-man-charged-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maroons raise money for mental health programming - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maroons raise money for mental health programming&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maroons-raise-money-for-mental-health-programming-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maroons-raise-money-for-mental-health-programming-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[21-year-old dies in industrial accident at Chatham-Kent grain facility - Canadian Occupational Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[21-year-old dies in industrial accident at Chatham-Kent grain facility&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian Occupational Safety]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/21-year-old-dies-in-industrial-accident-at-chatham-kent-grain-facility-canadian-occupational-safety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/21-year-old-dies-in-industrial-accident-at-chatham-kent-grain-facility-canadian-occupational-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police take part in Push Up Challenge to support mental health - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police take part in Push Up Challenge to support mental health&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-take-part-in-push-up-challenge-to-support-mental-health-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-take-part-in-push-up-challenge-to-support-mental-health-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Input wanted on new Chatham-Kent community garden location - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Input wanted on new Chatham-Kent community garden location&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/input-wanted-on-new-chatham-kent-community-garden-location-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/input-wanted-on-new-chatham-kent-community-garden-location-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The smiling coast': Rotary delegation returns from Gambian trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an eye-opening trip to the Gambia last month, local service club delegates hope to continue their spirit of collaboration, as well as their new friendships. Fate played a role in making the journey a reality, according to Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise&rsquo;s Glenn Smith, past-president and current treasurer. He noted that Mayor Darrin Canniff and municipal chief administrator Michael Duben were at an international mayors conference in Orlando, Fla., and then struck up a friendship with M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/the-smiling-coast-rotary-delegation-returns-from-gambian-trip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/the-smiling-coast-rotary-delegation-returns-from-gambian-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No change for PUC oversight in Chatham-Kent - The Peterborough Examiner]]></title><description><![CDATA[No change for PUC oversight in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;The Peterborough Examiner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/no-change-for-puc-oversight-in-chatham-kent-the-peterborough-examiner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/no-change-for-puc-oversight-in-chatham-kent-the-peterborough-examiner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent continues to grow: Stats Can - St. Catharines Standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent continues to grow: Stats Can&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Catharines Standard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-continues-to-grow-stats-can-st-catharines-standard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-continues-to-grow-stats-can-st-catharines-standard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent sees strongest population growth in over two decades - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent sees strongest population growth in over two decades&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-sees-strongest-population-growth-in-over-two-decades-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-sees-strongest-population-growth-in-over-two-decades-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent sees strongest population growth in over two decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent has experienced its strongest population growth in over two decades, according to new Statistics Canada data. From 2001 to 2015, Chatham-Kent experienced a 6.6 per cent population loss, meaning 7,381 residents had left the community during that period, stated a recent media release from the municipality. However, since 2016, the municipality has seen an 8.1 per cent increase, or 8,477 residents. As last July, Statistics Canada said Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s population has reached 113,070]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-sees-strongest-population-growth-in-over-two-decades/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-sees-strongest-population-growth-in-over-two-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Art Under the Stars showcases downtown Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art Under the Stars showcased culture, entertainment and downtown businesses on Friday night. Presented in partnership with the Downtown Chatham BIA, the free, self-guided event featured artist talks, live music, interactive workshops, exhibitions, specialty menus and retail pop-ups at various venues. Participants include R.A.D Studio + Caf&eacute;, Turns and Tales Board Game Caf&eacute;, Chatham Capitol Theatre &ndash; Mainstreet Lounge, The Garden Event Centre &ndash; Cupid&rsquo;s on King, AR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-art-under-the-stars-showcases-downtown-chatham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-art-under-the-stars-showcases-downtown-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent sees strongest population growth in over two decades - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent sees strongest population growth in over two decades&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-sees-strongest-population-growth-in-over-two-decades-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-sees-strongest-population-growth-in-over-two-decades-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LCCVI blanks two Chatham-Kent opponents - Petrolia Lambton Independent]]></title><description><![CDATA[LCCVI blanks two Chatham-Kent opponents&nbsp;&nbsp;Petrolia Lambton Independent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lccvi-blanks-two-chatham-kent-opponents-petrolia-lambton-independent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lccvi-blanks-two-chatham-kent-opponents-petrolia-lambton-independent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales cool in January - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales cool in January&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-cool-in-january-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-cool-in-january-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales cool in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent homes sales dipped last month. The number of homes sold through the MLS system of the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors totalled 74 units in January, a 15 per cent&nbsp; drop from the same month last year. Home sales were 5.9 per cent below the five-year average and 6.1 per cent below the 10-year average for the same month. &ldquo;January MLS home sales were lower than a year ago, marking the slowest month we&rsquo;ve seen since February 2025. The number of newly listed homes als]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-cool-in-january/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-cool-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance stabilizes operations after boiler system challenges - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance stabilizes operations after boiler system challenges&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-stabilizes-operations-after-boiler-system-challenges-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-stabilizes-operations-after-boiler-system-challenges-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham hosting provincial 8-ball championship - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham hosting provincial 8-ball championship&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-hosting-provincial-8-ball-championship-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-hosting-provincial-8-ball-championship-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent library branches to host Olympic watch parties - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent library branches to host Olympic watch parties&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-library-branches-to-host-olympic-watch-parties-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-library-branches-to-host-olympic-watch-parties-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another extreme cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another extreme cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/another-extreme-cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/another-extreme-cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent library branches host Olympic watch parties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling a little red and white in the coming weeks? The Chatham-Kent Public Library will host the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy. Visitors are welcome to come out and cheer on Team Canada&rsquo;s athletes at viewing parties hosted at CKPL branches. The library will present live screenings as well as pre-recorded Olympic coverage through CBC Gem. Coverage will be available at Chatham, Blenheim, Merlin, Tilbury, Wheatley, Ridgetown, Highgate and Both]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-library-branches-host-olympic-watch-parties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-library-branches-host-olympic-watch-parties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Living Chatham-Kent earns four-year re-accreditation, seal of sustainability - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community Living Chatham-Kent earns four-year re-accreditation, seal of sustainability&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/community-living-chatham-kent-earns-four-year-re-accreditation-seal-of-sustainability-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/community-living-chatham-kent-earns-four-year-re-accreditation-seal-of-sustainability-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent posts strongest population growth in more than two decades - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent posts strongest population growth in more than two decades&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-posts-strongest-population-growth-in-more-than-two-decades-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-posts-strongest-population-growth-in-more-than-two-decades-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent population growth - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent population growth&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-population-growth-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-population-growth-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blowing snow advisory issued for Chatham-Kent as winter storm moves in - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blowing snow advisory issued for Chatham-Kent as winter storm moves in&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/blowing-snow-advisory-issued-for-chatham-kent-as-winter-storm-moves-in-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/blowing-snow-advisory-issued-for-chatham-kent-as-winter-storm-moves-in-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham hospital back running at full steam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operations have stabilized at the Chatham hospital following problems caused by a malfunctioning boiler system, and the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance president and chief executive appreciates the support received. &ldquo;I would like to thank the Chatham-Kent community for your patience, understanding, and support during the recent challenges related to our hospital&rsquo;s boiler system,&rdquo; Adam Topp said in a community message released Thursday. He noted the health alliance &ldquo;sincerely]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-hospital-back-running-at-full-steam/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-hospital-back-running-at-full-steam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker killed in Chatham-Kent industrial accident, grain company says - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worker killed in Chatham-Kent industrial accident, grain company says&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/worker-killed-in-chatham-kent-industrial-accident-grain-company-says-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/worker-killed-in-chatham-kent-industrial-accident-grain-company-says-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in auto theft probe: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man charged in auto theft probe: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-auto-theft-probe-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-auto-theft-probe-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in auto theft probe: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham resident faces charges after a two-month probe of area auto thefts, Chatham-Kent police say. Intelligence unit officers identified a suspect Wednesday and searched a Chatham-Kent property, police said. A Chatham man, 22, is charged with auto theft, possessing property obtained by crime, driving while prohibited and possession contrary to a prohibition order, police said. He was held pending a&nbsp;Monday court appearance. Police remind residents to take steps to protect their vehicles,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-auto-theft-probe-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-auto-theft-probe-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in auto theft probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police charged a man after a two-month investigation into auto thefts in Chatham-Kent. A 22-year-old Chatham man is charged with auto theft, possession of property obtained by crime, driving while prohibited and possession contrary to a prohibition order. Intelligence unit officers identified a suspect Wednesday and searched a Chatham-Kent property. The man is in at the South West Detention Centre in Windsor with a court date Monday. Police remind residents to take steps to protect their vehicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-auto-theft-probe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-in-auto-theft-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walpole Island joins legal fight against Ontario, federal bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walpole Island is one of five First Nations joining a legal fight against Ontario&rsquo;s Bill 5 and Ottawa&rsquo;s Bill C-5 over fears of development projects being fast-tracked with reduced consultation, environmental protections and recognition of First Nations rights. The Ontario&rsquo;s Superior Court action, initiated in July 2025 by nine First Nations, argues the laws severely threaten their ways of life on their home territories, the environment, fundamental human freedoms, and right to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/walpole-island-joins-legal-fight-against-ontario-federal-bills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/walpole-island-joins-legal-fight-against-ontario-federal-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent mayor discusses future opportunities with local students - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent mayor discusses future opportunities with local students&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-mayor-discusses-future-opportunities-with-local-students-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-mayor-discusses-future-opportunities-with-local-students-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent mayor discusses future opportunities with local students]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future is wide open for students, but Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s mayor wants them to know there is always a place for them to live a fulfilling life in their hometown. This was the message delivered to students in about 35 Chatham-Kent Grade 7 and 8 classrooms in a virtual conversation with Mayor Darrin Canniff. The 45-minute interactive session highlighted reasons for young people to choose to live, learn and build their futures in Chatham-Kent. The conversation highlighted Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-mayor-discusses-future-opportunities-with-local-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-mayor-discusses-future-opportunities-with-local-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renoviction motion slated for council Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham councillor&rsquo;s motion aimed at curbing renovictions within the municipality comes up for a vote Monday night. In response to recent community concerns, Coun. Marjorie Crew is seeking a staff report and draft bylaw regulating the use of N13 notices. The Residential Tenancies Act allows landlords to serve notices to end a tenancy for extensive renovations, demolition, or conversion of a rental unit. In her motion, Crew notes that &ldquo;inappropriate or bad-faith use of N13 notices h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/renoviction-motion-slated-for-council-monday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/renoviction-motion-slated-for-council-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impacted McNaughton tenants back home after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents evacuated after an apartment fire last month at 99 McNaughton Ave. W. in Chatham have returned home, municipal officials say. &ldquo;All residents are back in their units, save for the gentleman (charged) in the incident, who will not be returning to 99 McNaughton,&rdquo; Eric Labadie, Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s manager of corporate communications, said by email Tuesday. David Anderson, 72, who faces one count of arson with disregard for human life in connection with the Jan. 22 blaze, appea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/impacted-mcnaughton-tenants-back-home-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/impacted-mcnaughton-tenants-back-home-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art and culture in Chatham-Kent on display - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art and culture in Chatham-Kent on display&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/art-and-culture-in-chatham-kent-on-display-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/art-and-culture-in-chatham-kent-on-display-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bright Smiles holds free dental hygiene clinic for those in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bright Smiles Community Dental Hygiene is getting back to providing free services to those in need. Owner and dental hygienist Christine Bureau said 16 patients routinely received free services every two to three months on community days through her &ldquo;Give where you live&rdquo; charity. But when the pandemic hit, she couldn&rsquo;t bring in volunteers to help run the clinics. &ldquo;I still committed to seeing the same number of clients at no cost. I was just working them into my routine,&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/bright-smiles-holds-free-dental-hygiene-clinic-for-those-in-need/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/bright-smiles-holds-free-dental-hygiene-clinic-for-those-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CK Flex Plex holds grand opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[An indoor athletic complex, located at the former Navistar site in Chatham, held a grand opening Wednesday. CK Flex Plex features indoor soccer fields, half-court basketball, volleyball, pickleball and badminton courts, as well as table tennis, for residents, schools and other organizations. Owner Philip Ong, a Chatham resident, said he noticed a need in the community before partnering with the Tatro Group of Companies, which owns the building. &ldquo;The timing was right &hellip; and here we ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-flex-plex-holds-grand-opening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ck-flex-plex-holds-grand-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker killed in Chatham-Kent industrial accident, grain company says - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worker killed in Chatham-Kent industrial accident, grain company says&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/worker-killed-in-chatham-kent-industrial-accident-grain-company-says-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/worker-killed-in-chatham-kent-industrial-accident-grain-company-says-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent mayor discusses future opportunities with local students - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent mayor discusses future opportunities with local students&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-mayor-discusses-future-opportunities-with-local-students-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-mayor-discusses-future-opportunities-with-local-students-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police open applications for 2026 citizen’s police academy - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police open applications for 2026 citizen&rsquo;s police academy&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-open-applications-for-2026-citizens-police-academy-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-open-applications-for-2026-citizens-police-academy-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man arrested in retail theft investigation - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man arrested in retail theft investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-arrested-in-retail-theft-investigation-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-arrested-in-retail-theft-investigation-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent records fastest population growth in more than 20 years - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent records fastest population growth in more than 20 years&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-records-fastest-population-growth-in-more-than-20-years-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-records-fastest-population-growth-in-more-than-20-years-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Police Issue Warring About Rising Grandparent Scams - windsoriteDOTca News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Police Issue Warring About Rising Grandparent Scams&nbsp;&nbsp;windsoriteDOTca News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-issue-warring-about-rising-grandparent-scams-windsoritedotca-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-issue-warring-about-rising-grandparent-scams-windsoritedotca-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged after $600K fraud at Delaware Nation must pay for lawyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman charged after more than $600,000 went missing from Delaware Nation at Moraviantown will need to find and pay for her own lawyer, court heard. Amanda Logan, 41, of Moraviantown, who is charged with fraud over $5,000, uttering a forged document and 14 counts of forgery, made a first appearance in a Chatham court on Wednesday morning. Logan has applied for Legal Aid, but likely will not be eligible, the court heard. She was directed to the Crown&rsquo;s office to receive disclosure and advi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-after-600k-fraud-at-delaware-nation-must-pay-for-lawyer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-after-600k-fraud-at-delaware-nation-must-pay-for-lawyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent residents fined after dog attacks - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent residents fined after dog attacks&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-residents-fined-after-dog-attacks-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-residents-fined-after-dog-attacks-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police warn of spike in grandparent scams - AM 800 CKLW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police warn of spike in grandparent scams&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800 CKLW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-warn-of-spike-in-grandparent-scams-am-800-cklw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-warn-of-spike-in-grandparent-scams-am-800-cklw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police warn of spike in grandparent scams - AM 800]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police warn of spike in grandparent scams&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-warn-of-spike-in-grandparent-scams-am-800/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-warn-of-spike-in-grandparent-scams-am-800/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collective agreement: Chatham-Kent Police Service Board - HR Reporter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collective agreement: Chatham-Kent Police Service Board&nbsp;&nbsp;HR Reporter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/collective-agreement-chatham-kent-police-service-board-hr-reporter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/collective-agreement-chatham-kent-police-service-board-hr-reporter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collective agreement: Chatham-Kent Police Service Board - Canadian HR Reporter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collective agreement: Chatham-Kent Police Service Board&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian HR Reporter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/collective-agreement-chatham-kent-police-service-board-canadian-hr-reporter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/collective-agreement-chatham-kent-police-service-board-canadian-hr-reporter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance launches patient experience survey - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance launches patient experience survey&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-launches-patient-experience-survey-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-launches-patient-experience-survey-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police warn of increase in grandparent and emergency scams - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police warn of increase in grandparent and emergency scams&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-warn-of-increase-in-grandparent-and-emergency-scams-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-warn-of-increase-in-grandparent-and-emergency-scams-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after knife wielded in clash: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man charged after knife wielded in clash: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-after-knife-wielded-in-clash-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-after-knife-wielded-in-clash-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after knife wielded in clash: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man faces charges after people at a Chatham business were threatened with a knife during a clash Sunday, Chatham-Kent police say. Officers responded to a 911 hang-up call from a Chatham business shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday, said Chatham-Kent police. Officers responding to a 911 hang-up call from a Park Avenue East business learned people were threatened with a knife amid a clash with a man, who pursued one person outside, police said. A man was arrested and searched outside the business, and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-after-knife-wielded-in-clash-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-after-knife-wielded-in-clash-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briefs: Residents invited to apply for Citizen’s Police Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police opened applications for the Citizen&rsquo;s Police Academy, a 12-session educational program designed to provide residents with a look at how policing works in the community. The program runs Wednesday evenings from March 25 to June 10 offering participants the opportunity to engage with police officers, explore operational units and learn about&nbsp; aspects of police work, said a media release. Participants will: Receive presentations and demonstrations from specialized uni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/briefs-residents-invited-to-apply-for-citizens-police-academy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/briefs-residents-invited-to-apply-for-citizens-police-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police, health alliance launch mobile addictions team - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police, health alliance launch mobile addictions team&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-health-alliance-launch-mobile-addictions-team-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-health-alliance-launch-mobile-addictions-team-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police, health alliance launch mobile addictions team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police and the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance are teaming on a two-year pilot effort to enhance community supports for people facing mental health and addiction challenges. The new Mobile Addictions Response Team (MART) mirrors the current Mobile Crisis Response Team and consists of a plainclothes officer and an addictions therapist from the alliance&rsquo;s Rapid Access Addictions Medicine Clinic, a police release said. &ldquo;This collaborative approach aims to respond to calls for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-health-alliance-launch-mobile-addictions-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-health-alliance-launch-mobile-addictions-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police, health alliance launch mobile addictions response pilot - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police, health alliance launch mobile addictions response pilot&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-health-alliance-launch-mobile-addictions-response-pilot-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-health-alliance-launch-mobile-addictions-response-pilot-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art Under the Stars fetes art, culture, business in Chatham's core]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking to beat the winter blahs? The community is invited to celebrate art, culture and local business in downtown Chatham Friday. Art Under the Stars, a free, self-guided event, will run from 5 to 9 p.m. at participating venues offering unique programming and experiences. The event, presented in partnership with the Downtown Chatham BIA, will bring together artists, cultural organizations and various establishments. &ldquo;Art Under the Stars celebrates what makes Chatham-Kent special &mdash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/art-under-the-stars-fetes-art-culture-business-in-chathams-core/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/art-under-the-stars-fetes-art-culture-business-in-chathams-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent cops opt out of feds’ gun buyback effort - Welland Tribune]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent cops opt out of feds&rsquo; gun buyback effort&nbsp;&nbsp;Welland Tribune]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-cops-opt-out-of-feds-gun-buyback-effort-welland-tribune/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-cops-opt-out-of-feds-gun-buyback-effort-welland-tribune/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council votes to keep PUC governance status quo]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a tie vote Monday night, Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s Public Utilities Commission will be staying with its current governance structure, at least until the next council term. A report from consulting firm KPMG last year had recommended dissolving the commission, creating a water and wastewater services department, and other measures to improve efficiency and decision-making. However, Wallaceburg Coun. Carmen McGregor, PUC chair, said she wanted more information, particularly concerning financial i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-votes-to-keep-puc-governance-status-quo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/council-votes-to-keep-puc-governance-status-quo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham hospital boiler breakdown speeds up plans to replace system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The breakdown of the boiler system at the Chatham hospital has sped up an infrastructure renewal plan by the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. A temporary boiler is being installed and another is being sourced to get the hospital back up the full steam, health alliance president and chief executive Adam Topp said on a conference call Monday morning. On Jan. 27, a boiler went down and the other boiler was not fully functioning, which impacted the medical device processing department. It caused the ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-hospital-boiler-breakdown-speeds-up-plans-to-replace-system/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-hospital-boiler-breakdown-speeds-up-plans-to-replace-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Farm show attracts 1,200 guests to explore agricultural innovation and education - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Farm show attracts 1,200 guests to explore agricultural innovation and education&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-farm-show-attracts-1200-guests-to-explore-agricultural-innovation-and-education-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-farm-show-attracts-1200-guests-to-explore-agricultural-innovation-and-education-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erieau dredging needed due to low water levels, advocates say]]></title><description><![CDATA[With lower water levels impacting commercial and recreational boaters, advocates say Erieau&rsquo;s channel and harbour need dredging sooner rather than later. Water levels have dropped from previous years, when Lake Erie shoreline communities experienced problems from high water, including erosion and property damage. South Kent Coun. Anthony Ceccacci, who raised the issue during non-agenda business at Monday&rsquo;s council meeting, called it important to bring it back to the forefront. &ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/erieau-dredging-needed-due-to-low-water-levels-advocates-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/erieau-dredging-needed-due-to-low-water-levels-advocates-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial dates set for ER doc accused of sexual assault involving minor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four trial dates have been set in the spring for an emergency room physician facing multiple sexual assault charges involving a minor. The matter of&nbsp; Robert Nathanial Wismer was up briefly in Chatham court by video on Monday, where court heard the defence and Crown have agreed to trial dates of April 2, April 10, June 1 and June 8. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario posted on its website that Wismer was charged on Oct. 14, 2024 with three counts each of sexual assault, sexual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/trial-dates-set-for-er-doc-accused-of-sexual-assault-involving-minor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/trial-dates-set-for-er-doc-accused-of-sexual-assault-involving-minor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Baylis murder case won’t return to court until late 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A potential resolution for a man facing a murder charge will take many more months and likely extend into 2027. Ken Baylis, 36, made a brief appearance in a Chatham court by video link Monday. He was charged with second-degree murder in April 2023 after Daniel Marchand was found dead in a Tilbury apartment. Baylis was expected to enter a plea in January, but court heard some more dates were needed to hold another preliminary hearing. On Monday, court heard the new preliminary dates are Nov. 3, N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ken-baylis-murder-case-wont-return-to-court-until-late-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ken-baylis-murder-case-wont-return-to-court-until-late-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baha’is of Chatham-Kent host free ‘All You Need Is Love’ musical fireside - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baha&rsquo;is of Chatham-Kent host free &lsquo;All You Need Is Love&rsquo; musical fireside&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/bahais-of-chatham-kent-host-free-all-you-need-is-love-musical-fireside-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/bahais-of-chatham-kent-host-free-all-you-need-is-love-musical-fireside-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Themed tea parties popular for Chatham business; attract new customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were plenty of princesses to be found in Chatham on Saturday at Mrs. Bell&rsquo;s Tea Room and Treasures. Young ladies were all dressed up for a Beauty and the Beast-themed Tea Party at the tea room located at 241 Grand Ave. E. The event was also held on Friday. Children&rsquo;s tea parties have become a monthly event at Mrs. Bell&rsquo;s Tea Room after she held a Taylor Swift party in January 2025 that attracted numerous local &lsquo;Swifties.&rsquo; &ldquo;It was pretty successful,&rdquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/themed-tea-parties-popular-for-chatham-business-attract-new-customers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/themed-tea-parties-popular-for-chatham-business-attract-new-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent launches 2026 snow plow naming contest - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent launches 2026 snow plow naming contest&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-launches-2026-snow-plow-naming-contest-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-launches-2026-snow-plow-naming-contest-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[80th anniversary of Kiwanis Music Festival homecoming for Kosik]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent boasts numerous people whose musical talents have taken them around the world. For many, their skills and abilities were fostered and developed through participating in the Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. Music festival laureate Paige Kosik, 30, is returning home to Chatham to star in a fundraising concert on Feb. 28 performing songs spanning her professional career. She accepted her first professional contract as a singer and dancer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/80th-anniversary-of-kiwanis-music-festival-homecoming-for-kosik/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/80th-anniversary-of-kiwanis-music-festival-homecoming-for-kosik/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Croix signs pro contract with Halifax - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Croix signs pro contract with Halifax&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/st-croix-signs-pro-contract-with-halifax-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/st-croix-signs-pro-contract-with-halifax-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance welcomes new surgeons - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance welcomes new surgeons&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-welcomes-new-surgeons-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-welcomes-new-surgeons-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briefs: Entegrus gives to Habitat; nominations sought; learn to juggle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entegrus donates $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity Chatham-KentEntegrus has donated $25,000 Habitat for Humanity Chatham-Kent towards their 2026 fundraising efforts, continuing a long-standing partnership focused on supporting affordable housing and local families. For more than a decade, Entegrus has worked alongside Habitat for Humanity to help develop safe, affordable homes that strengthen neighbourhoods and support long term community stability, the utility said in a media release. This year&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/briefs-entegrus-gives-to-habitat-nominations-sought-learn-to-juggle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/briefs-entegrus-gives-to-habitat-nominations-sought-learn-to-juggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent students connect with mayor during virtual classroom session - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent students connect with mayor during virtual classroom session&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-students-connect-with-mayor-during-virtual-classroom-session-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-students-connect-with-mayor-during-virtual-classroom-session-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cougars sign up next week - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cougars sign up next week&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cougars-sign-up-next-week-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cougars-sign-up-next-week-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU clears Chatham-Kent police of wrongdoing in man's October injury - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[SIU clears Chatham-Kent police of wrongdoing in man's October injury&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/siu-clears-chatham-kent-police-of-wrongdoing-in-mans-october-injury-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/siu-clears-chatham-kent-police-of-wrongdoing-in-mans-october-injury-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilberts: Shipping helps Dresden win settlement race over Dawn Mills]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re now on to the third part of our coverage of Victor Lauriston&rsquo;s paper, Early Settlement on the Sydenham, which is Chapter 7 of the book Kentiana. I can&rsquo;t believe I&rsquo;ve written three columns about a 2 1/2-page chapter! Lauriston dealt with three different communities, and today it&rsquo;s Dresden&rsquo;s turn. Lauriston devotes three paragraphs in this paper to Dresden. He begins by telling us Abram Devens settled in 1844, in what is now the north part of Dresden. That]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gilberts-shipping-helps-dresden-win-settlement-race-over-dawn-mills/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gilberts-shipping-helps-dresden-win-settlement-race-over-dawn-mills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McPherson making a hometown visit - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[McPherson making a hometown visit&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mcpherson-making-a-hometown-visit-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mcpherson-making-a-hometown-visit-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facing eviction: tenants prepared to fight for right to stay in homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A letter slipped under the door of all 40 units in a Chatham apartment building, announcing the upcoming termination of their tenancy, has alarmed tenants and steeled many to fight for their rights. &ldquo;I was distraught,&rdquo; said Karla Harris, a 20-year resident at the Terrace Forty apartments on Witherspoon Street about receiving the letter on Jan. 16. &ldquo;They didn&rsquo;t even knock on the door, just stuck (the letter) under the door,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;I couldn&rsquo;t even bel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/facing-eviction-tenants-prepared-to-fight-for-right-to-stay-in-homes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/facing-eviction-tenants-prepared-to-fight-for-right-to-stay-in-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug overdoses, reactions up, Chatham-Kent Public Health warns - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drug overdoses, reactions up, Chatham-Kent Public Health warns&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/drug-overdoses-reactions-up-chatham-kent-public-health-warns-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/drug-overdoses-reactions-up-chatham-kent-public-health-warns-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug overdoses, reactions up, Chatham-Kent Public Health warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Health is alerting the public about an increase in drug overdoses and unexpected reactions to substances in the municipality. &ldquo;Evidence of increased risk locally is based on recent opioid-related EMS calls, emergency department visits, and suspected drug-related deaths,&rdquo; a health unit release said. &ldquo;Partners and people with lived experience are concerned that medetomidine may be present in the local drug supply, contributing to increased risk of drug poisoni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/drug-overdoses-reactions-up-chatham-kent-public-health-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/drug-overdoses-reactions-up-chatham-kent-public-health-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU clears Chatham-Kent officer after man hurt himself during standoff - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[SIU clears Chatham-Kent officer after man hurt himself during standoff&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/siu-clears-chatham-kent-officer-after-man-hurt-himself-during-standoff-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/siu-clears-chatham-kent-officer-after-man-hurt-himself-during-standoff-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU clears Chatham-Kent officer after man hurt himself during standoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s police watchdog has cleared a Chatham-Kent police officer after a man seriously injured himself during a standoff last fall. According to the Special Investigations Unit, a man called Chatham-Kent police at 2:11 a.m. Oct. 11, 2025, after hearing a woman screaming in the backyard of a Wallaceburg home. Two officers arrived about 2:20 a.m., found the 65-year-old caller at the window of a home and tried to speak to him from outside, the SIU said.&nbsp;Asked where the screaming woman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/siu-clears-chatham-kent-officer-after-man-hurt-himself-during-standoff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/siu-clears-chatham-kent-officer-after-man-hurt-himself-during-standoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU clears Chatham-Kent police of wrongdoing in man's October injury - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[SIU clears Chatham-Kent police of wrongdoing in man's October injury&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/siu-clears-chatham-kent-police-of-wrongdoing-in-mans-october-injury-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/siu-clears-chatham-kent-police-of-wrongdoing-in-mans-october-injury-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entegrus donates $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entegrus donates $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/entegrus-donates-25000-to-habitat-for-humanity-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/entegrus-donates-25000-to-habitat-for-humanity-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alert issued over increased drug poisonings in Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alert issued over increased drug poisonings in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/alert-issued-over-increased-drug-poisonings-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/alert-issued-over-increased-drug-poisonings-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent councillors pitch rules to curb renovictions - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent councillors pitch rules to curb renovictions&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-councillors-pitch-rules-to-curb-renovictions-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-councillors-pitch-rules-to-curb-renovictions-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extreme cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/extreme-cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/extreme-cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CKHA announces two new general surgeons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has announced the addition of two new general surgeons. Samantha Albacete completed her bachelor of science at Dalhousie University and her doctor of medicine at McMaster University&rsquo;s Michael G. DeGroote school of medicine. She went on to complete a five-year general surgery residency at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, earning both the Canadian Association of General Surgery excellence in resident teaching award and the R.E. Fraser award for excellence i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ckha-announces-two-new-general-surgeons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ckha-announces-two-new-general-surgeons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior accused in Chatham apartment fire returns to court Feb. 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham senior accused of arson after a fire at a Chatham housing complex last week now has a lawyer and a bail plan in the works. David Anderson, 72, who faces one count of arson with disregard for human life, appeared briefly by video link in a Chatham court on Thursday. He is to return to court on Tuesday for a bail plan. Anderson was charged following a fire at 99 McNaughton Ave. W. on Jan. 22. Chatham-Kent police, fire and paramedic crews were called to a fire in a second-floor unit at th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/senior-accused-in-chatham-apartment-fire-returns-to-court-feb-3/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/senior-accused-in-chatham-apartment-fire-returns-to-court-feb-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent - CKNX News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CKNX News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-cknx-news-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-cknx-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent tenants speak out following ‘renoviction’ - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent tenants speak out following &lsquo;renoviction&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-tenants-speak-out-following-renoviction-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-tenants-speak-out-following-renoviction-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josling to represent Team Ontario at Skate Canada - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josling to represent Team Ontario at Skate Canada&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/josling-to-represent-team-ontario-at-skate-canada-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/josling-to-represent-team-ontario-at-skate-canada-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police in Windsor, LaSalle, and Chatham-Kent opt out of federal gun buyback program - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Windsor, LaSalle, and Chatham-Kent opt out of federal gun buyback program&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-in-windsor-lasalle-and-chatham-kent-opt-out-of-federal-gun-buyback-program-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-in-windsor-lasalle-and-chatham-kent-opt-out-of-federal-gun-buyback-program-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police in Windsor, LaSalle, and Chatham-Kent opt out of federal gun buyback program - Windsor News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Windsor, LaSalle, and Chatham-Kent opt out of federal gun buyback program&nbsp;&nbsp;Windsor News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-in-windsor-lasalle-and-chatham-kent-opt-out-of-federal-gun-buyback-program-windsor-news-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/police-in-windsor-lasalle-and-chatham-kent-opt-out-of-federal-gun-buyback-program-windsor-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA Caravan coming to Chatham-Kent? Maybe - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIFA Caravan coming to Chatham-Kent? Maybe&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/fifa-caravan-coming-to-chatham-kent-maybe-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/fifa-caravan-coming-to-chatham-kent-maybe-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Plans Spring Hire for New Municipal Clerk - CKXS FM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Plans Spring Hire for New Municipal Clerk&nbsp;&nbsp;CKXS FM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-plans-spring-hire-for-new-municipal-clerk-ckxs-fm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-plans-spring-hire-for-new-municipal-clerk-ckxs-fm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five charged after suspected fentanyl seized in raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five people are charged after Chatham-Kent police seized suspected fentanyl in a raid earlier Wednesday. Police searched a residence on St. Clair Street and seized about 86.5 grams of suspected fentanyl, a BB gun, digital scales, packaging materials and cellphones. The estimated street value of the drugs is about $8,650. Two women, aged 29 and 35, and three men, aged 35, 40 and 44, were arrested and later released with court dates, police said.Neighbour threatened with macheteA 42-year-old Tilbu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/five-charged-after-suspected-fentanyl-seized-in-raid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/five-charged-after-suspected-fentanyl-seized-in-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping hands make local Suicide Awareness and Memorial Walk a success]]></title><description><![CDATA[A helping hand goes a long way to support those dealing with the loss of a loved one. About 25 people participated in the Suicide Awareness and Memorial Walk in Chatham Wednesday. Participants walked from the Dude&rsquo;s Club at 67 Adelaide St. S. to the cenotaph in downtown Chatham where a moment of silence was observed, before returning the club. Organizer Gerald Robert was pleased with the turnout on a cold winter day and gives credit to the support he received from the Suicide Prevention an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/helping-hands-make-local-suicide-awareness-and-memorial-walk-a-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/helping-hands-make-local-suicide-awareness-and-memorial-walk-a-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windsor police join LaSalle, Chatham-Kent in saying no to federal gun buyback program - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Windsor police join LaSalle, Chatham-Kent in saying no to federal gun buyback program&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/windsor-police-join-lasalle-chatham-kent-in-saying-no-to-federal-gun-buyback-program-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/windsor-police-join-lasalle-chatham-kent-in-saying-no-to-federal-gun-buyback-program-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaSalle, Chatham-Kent police not participating in federal gun buyback program - Yahoo News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[LaSalle, Chatham-Kent police not participating in federal gun buyback program&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lasalle-chatham-kent-police-not-participating-in-federal-gun-buyback-program-yahoo-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lasalle-chatham-kent-police-not-participating-in-federal-gun-buyback-program-yahoo-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court briefs: Bail plan in works for accused in Blenheim fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bail plan in works for arson accusedA bail plan is in the works for a woman accused of starting a fire that destroyed multi-unit residential building in Blenheim this month. Jocelyne Charuk, 42, of Blenheim, appeared briefly by video link in a Chatham court Wednesday. She is to return to court Feb. 2, when a bail plan is expected to be discussed. Charuk was charged with arson &ndash; disregard life after a Jan. 16 fire at 83 Talbot St. E. in Blenheim displaced residents of three units. &ldquo;F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/court-briefs-bail-plan-in-works-for-accused-in-blenheim-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/court-briefs-bail-plan-in-works-for-accused-in-blenheim-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police opt out of federal gun buyback program - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police opt out of federal gun buyback program&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-opt-out-of-federal-gun-buyback-program-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-opt-out-of-federal-gun-buyback-program-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police opt out of federal gun buyback program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham&#8209;Kent Police Service and its police services board have decided not to participate in the federal government&rsquo;s assault&#8209;style firearms compensation program at this time. Various police services across the country, including Canada&rsquo;s largest city, recently announced they are opting out. &ldquo;This decision reflects CKPS&rsquo;s commitment to ensure that organizational resources remain focused on priorities and initiatives that most effectively enhance public saf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-opt-out-of-federal-gun-buyback-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-opt-out-of-federal-gun-buyback-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police opt out of federal firearms buyback program - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police opt out of federal firearms buyback program&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-opt-out-of-federal-firearms-buyback-program-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-opt-out-of-federal-firearms-buyback-program-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leamington receives $7.4 million for major sewer separation project - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leamington receives $7.4 million for major sewer separation project&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/leamington-receives-74-million-for-major-sewer-separation-project-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/leamington-receives-74-million-for-major-sewer-separation-project-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent historic site added to U.S. network as questions swirl over slavery history preservation - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent historic site added to U.S. network as questions swirl over slavery history preservation&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-historic-site-added-to-us-network-as-questions-swirl-over-slavery-history-preservation-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-historic-site-added-to-us-network-as-questions-swirl-over-slavery-history-preservation-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to consider consultant for homelessness, encampments - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to consider consultant for homelessness, encampments&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-consider-consultant-for-homelessness-encampments-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-consider-consultant-for-homelessness-encampments-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to consider consultant for homelessness, encampments]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help provide a different perspective, Chatham-Kent could soon enlist a consultant to take a closer look at the municipality&rsquo;s homelessness situation and encampment response. Chatham Coun. Michael Bondy entered a successful motion during Monday&rsquo;s meeting asking staff for a report and key request for proposal terms, with a maximum budget of $55,000. If approved, the consultant would review the homelessness situation, transitional cabins project and best practices in other municipali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-consider-consultant-for-homelessness-encampments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-consider-consultant-for-homelessness-encampments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charge against one accused withdrawn as Chatham arson trial begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first day of a trial of two people charged with arson following a massive August 2024 fire at a Chatham apartment complex took an unexpected turn Tuesday. Leonard Greason, 49, and Erin Ott, 32, both were charged with arson &ndash; disregard for life after Aug. 25, 2024, blaze that displaced more than 100 residents for months. But when their trial began Tuesday in a Chatham court, assistant Crown attorney Melanie Nancekievill withdrew the arson charge against Ott, then called her as the Crown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/charge-against-one-accused-withdrawn-as-chatham-arson-trial-begins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/charge-against-one-accused-withdrawn-as-chatham-arson-trial-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent monitoring provincial road salt shortage - sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent monitoring provincial road salt shortage&nbsp;&nbsp;sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-monitoring-provincial-road-salt-shortage-sydenhamcurrentca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-monitoring-provincial-road-salt-shortage-sydenhamcurrentca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent monitoring provincial road salt shortage - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent monitoring provincial road salt shortage&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-monitoring-provincial-road-salt-shortage-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-monitoring-provincial-road-salt-shortage-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ensure school-aged kids' shots up to date: Chatham-Kent Public Health - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ensure school-aged kids' shots up to date: Chatham-Kent Public Health&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ensure-school-aged-kids-shots-up-to-date-chatham-kent-public-health-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ensure-school-aged-kids-shots-up-to-date-chatham-kent-public-health-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ensure school-aged kids' shots up to date: Chatham-Kent Public Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Health is calling on parents and guardians to ensure their school-aged kids&rsquo; immunization records are up-to-date, to avoid suspension from school. The health unit has issued 1,734 first-notice letters to parents and guardians of students with incomplete immunization records. Under Ontario&rsquo;s Immunization of School Pupils Act, students must be vaccinated &ndash; or have a valid exemption &ndash; for tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, men]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ensure-school-aged-kids-shots-up-to-date-chatham-kent-public-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ensure-school-aged-kids-shots-up-to-date-chatham-kent-public-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good supply of salt for Chatham-Kent roads, despite provincial shortage - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good supply of salt for Chatham-Kent roads, despite provincial shortage&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/good-supply-of-salt-for-chatham-kent-roads-despite-provincial-shortage-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/good-supply-of-salt-for-chatham-kent-roads-despite-provincial-shortage-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good supply of salt for Chatham-Kent roads, despite provincial shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Municipality of Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s salt inventory is adequate for now, despite a provincial shortage. &ldquo;At this time, Chatham-Kent is in a good position with respect to local salt inventory,&rdquo; said municipal officials in a media release. &ldquo;There is no immediate concern regarding the municipality&rsquo;s ability to maintain winter road operations,&rdquo; the release said. Public works staff is working proactively with the municipality&rsquo;s salt supplier and contractor part]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/good-supply-of-salt-for-chatham-kent-roads-despite-provincial-shortage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/good-supply-of-salt-for-chatham-kent-roads-despite-provincial-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow cold warning in effect for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yellow cold warning in effect for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/yellow-cold-warning-in-effect-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/yellow-cold-warning-in-effect-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with arson in Chatham apartment complex fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 72-year-old man is charged with arson following a fire Thursday at a Chatham housing complex. It was the second suspicious fire at 99 McNaughton Ave. W. Two people are charged in a fire on Aug. 25, 2024 that displaced about 100 people. Police, fire and EMS responded to a fire inside the building just after 4 p.m. &ldquo;Upon arrival, emergency responders located heavy smoke and extreme heat on the second floor, preventing immediate entry,&rdquo; Chatham-Kent police said in a release. An invest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-with-arson-in-chatham-apartment-complex-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-with-arson-in-chatham-apartment-complex-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after flare gun fired in Wallaceburg neighbourhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man faces charges after a flare gun was fired in a residential area Sunday morning. A man fired a flare gun on Wallace Street in Wallaceburg around 9:30 a.m. before leaving the area on foot, Chatham-Kent police said. The man was under an order, prohibiting him from possessing a firearm, crossbow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition, prohibited ammunition or explosive substance, police said. Police arrested a 31-year-old Wallaceburg man on the corner of Murray an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-after-flare-gun-fired-in-wallaceburg-neighbourhood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-after-flare-gun-fired-in-wallaceburg-neighbourhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomo Matesic appointed new president and CEO of Entegrus Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leadership of Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s electrical utility has hired from with for person who will lead Entegrus Inc. Tomo Matesic has been appointed the new president and chief executive officer, effective, March 1, the Entegrus board of directors announced on Monday in a media release. Matesic succeeds Jim Hogan, who will retire after more than two decades of leadership and dedicated service to the company and the Ontario energy sector, the Entegrus officials said. &ldquo;Tomo&rsquo;s leadershi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/tomo-matesic-appointed-new-president-and-ceo-of-entegrus-inc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/tomo-matesic-appointed-new-president-and-ceo-of-entegrus-inc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent installs new AEDs at 40 municipal facilities - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent installs new AEDs at 40 municipal facilities&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-installs-new-aeds-at-40-municipal-facilities-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-installs-new-aeds-at-40-municipal-facilities-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers golf tournament slated for June 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[With three title sponsors secured, the third annual Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers golf tournament is slated for June 20 at Maple City Country Club. The event brings together community members, local businesses, law enforcement partners and supporters. Title sponsors include Lally Chevrolet Sales and Service, AVLIS Jewelry and Thames Communications. Team registration for the tournament is now open, including a special early bird incentive available throughout January during Crime Stoppers awareness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/crime-stoppers-golf-tournament-slated-for-june-20/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/crime-stoppers-golf-tournament-slated-for-june-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crime Stoppers golf tournament planned for June 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[With three title sponsors secured, the Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers golf tournament is scheduled for June 20 at Maple City Country Club. The event brings together community members, local businesses, law enforcement partners and supporters. Team registration is now open, including a special early bird incentive available throughout January for Crime Stoppers awareness month. &ldquo;This is a significant milestone for our tournament and our organization,&rdquo; Erica McIntosh, Chatham-Kent Crime S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/crime-stoppers-golf-tournament-planned-for-june-20/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/crime-stoppers-golf-tournament-planned-for-june-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham – Kent Detailing - sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham &ndash; Kent Detailing&nbsp;&nbsp;sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-detailing-sydenhamcurrentca/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-detailing-sydenhamcurrentca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent installs new defibrillators at 40 sites - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent installs new defibrillators at 40 sites&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-installs-new-defibrillators-at-40-sites-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-installs-new-defibrillators-at-40-sites-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent installs new defibrillators at 40 sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help strengthen public safety and emergency preparedness, Chatham-Kent has completed the installation of new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at 40 sites across the municipality. The devices are located in high-use spaces, including arenas, municipal centres, libraries and pools. These facilities host thousands of residents and visitors each year for recreation, programming and community services, making immediate access to emergency equipment critically important, the municipality st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-installs-new-defibrillators-at-40-sites/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-installs-new-defibrillators-at-40-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow expected Sunday as extreme cold continues in Chatham-Kent - sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snow expected Sunday as extreme cold continues in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-expected-sunday-as-extreme-cold-continues-in-chatham-kent-sydenhamcurrentca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-expected-sunday-as-extreme-cold-continues-in-chatham-kent-sydenhamcurrentca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow expected Sunday as extreme cold continues in Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snow expected Sunday as extreme cold continues in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-expected-sunday-as-extreme-cold-continues-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-expected-sunday-as-extreme-cold-continues-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another extreme cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another extreme cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/another-extreme-cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/another-extreme-cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extreme cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/extreme-cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/extreme-cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to seek new municipal clerk to ease transition - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to seek new municipal clerk to ease transition&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-seek-new-municipal-clerk-to-ease-transition-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-seek-new-municipal-clerk-to-ease-transition-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another extreme cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued another extreme cold warning for Chatham-Kent going from Monday into Tuesday morning, coming on the heels of a warning issued Friday into Saturday. Wind chill values of &ndash;25C to &ndash;30 C and brisk winds gusting up to 50 km/h are expected, said a Chatham-Kent Public Health media release. Wind chill values will moderate through Tuesday afternoon although they are still expected to be near &ndash; 20C. Wind chill values of &ndash;25C to &nbsp;&ndash;30C &nbsp;m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/another-extreme-cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/another-extreme-cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to seek new municipal clerk to ease transition]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help ease the transition with an upcoming retirement, Chatham-Kent is looking for a new municipal clerk/director of municipal governance. Judy Shantz has announced her intention to retire at the end of the current council term, stated an information report slated for council Monday. This position is important for legislative compliance, council support, and oversight of municipal elections. Responsibilities include discharging statutory obligations under the Ontario Municipal Act, Municipal F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-seek-new-municipal-clerk-to-ease-transition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-seek-new-municipal-clerk-to-ease-transition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent - sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extreme cold warning issued for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/extreme-cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-sydenhamcurrentca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/extreme-cold-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-sydenhamcurrentca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blenheim man faces multiple sexual assault charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Blenheim man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a sexual assault investigation, Chatham-Kent police said. The&nbsp; 40-year-old is charged with six counts of sexual assault, as well as one count of assault and one count of indecent act in a public place, police said. He was held for bail and remanded into custody. &ldquo;Due to the sensitive nature of the investigation and to protect the identity of the victim(s), no names or specific identifying details will be released,&rdquo; police st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/blenheim-man-faces-multiple-sexual-assault-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/blenheim-man-faces-multiple-sexual-assault-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another fire at Chatham-Kent social housing complex leaves some residents displaced - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another fire at Chatham-Kent social housing complex leaves some residents displaced&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/another-fire-at-chatham-kent-social-housing-complex-leaves-some-residents-displaced-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/another-fire-at-chatham-kent-social-housing-complex-leaves-some-residents-displaced-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold warning in effect for Chatham-Kent - CKNX News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold warning in effect for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CKNX News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cold-warning-in-effect-for-chatham-kent-cknx-news-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cold-warning-in-effect-for-chatham-kent-cknx-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold warning in effect for Chatham-Kent - cknewstoday.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold warning in effect for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;cknewstoday.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cold-warning-in-effect-for-chatham-kent-cknewstodayca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cold-warning-in-effect-for-chatham-kent-cknewstodayca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold warning in effect for Chatham-Kent - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold warning in effect for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cold-warning-in-effect-for-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/cold-warning-in-effect-for-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to seek new municipal clerk to ease transition - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to seek new municipal clerk to ease transition&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-seek-new-municipal-clerk-to-ease-transition-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-seek-new-municipal-clerk-to-ease-transition-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many residents displaced again by fire at Chatham apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire at 99 McNaughton Ave. W. in Chatham Thursday afternoon has displaced many of the same residents who were evacuated during a major blaze in August 2024. Numerous residents, including some frail and elderly, and others with pets, were evacuated from the apartment complex following a fire around 4 p.m. Thursday. Municipality of Chatham-Kent officials had a bus on scene for some residents to board. Others were making their way across the street to Emmanuel Baptist Church, which provided shelt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/many-residents-displaced-again-by-fire-at-chatham-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/many-residents-displaced-again-by-fire-at-chatham-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman accused in $600K fraud at Delaware Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 41-year woman faces more than a dozen charges in connection with a $600,000 fraud case spanning six years, at Delaware Nation at Moraviantown. Between Oct. 29, 2018 and Dec. 31, 2024, cheques totalling in excess of $600,000 were forged and allegedly deposited into the bank account of a former Moraviantown First Nation employee, Elgin OPP said in a Thursday afternoon media release. The Eel&#365;naap&eacute;ewi Lahk&eacute;ewiit First Nation Police Service (ELFNPS) first responded Feb. 7, 2025,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-accused-in-600k-fraud-at-delaware-nation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-accused-in-600k-fraud-at-delaware-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better Call . . . Eric?: Chatham trucker's podcast brings big names to fans worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pluribus is one of the hottest streaming series going and Chatham&rsquo;s Eric Broadbent has a special history with the show&rsquo;s creators and star Rhea Seehorn. The latest episode of Broadbent&rsquo;s Inside the Gilliverse podcast, hosted from his Chatham home, featured Seehorn and screenwriter Vince Gilligan, creator of the popular post-apocalyptic Apple TV science-fiction show, as guests. Seehorn and Gilligan, who also created Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and El Camino and inspired Broad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/better-call-eric-chatham-truckers-podcast-brings-big-names-to-fans-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/better-call-eric-chatham-truckers-podcast-brings-big-names-to-fans-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing, Dresden landfill, among issues for Chatham-Kent at rural municipalities forum - windsorstar.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing, Dresden landfill, among issues for Chatham-Kent at rural municipalities forum&nbsp;&nbsp;windsorstar.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/housing-dresden-landfill-among-issues-for-chatham-kent-at-rural-municipalities-forum-windsorstarcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/housing-dresden-landfill-among-issues-for-chatham-kent-at-rural-municipalities-forum-windsorstarcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing, Dresden landfill, among issues for Chatham-Kent at rural municipalities forum - Windsor Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing, Dresden landfill, among issues for Chatham-Kent at rural municipalities forum&nbsp;&nbsp;Windsor Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/housing-dresden-landfill-among-issues-for-chatham-kent-at-rural-municipalities-forum-windsor-star/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/housing-dresden-landfill-among-issues-for-chatham-kent-at-rural-municipalities-forum-windsor-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent libraries mark Family Literacy Day with hands-on programs - sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent libraries mark Family Literacy Day with hands-on programs&nbsp;&nbsp;sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-libraries-mark-family-literacy-day-with-hands-on-programs-sydenhamcurrentca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-libraries-mark-family-literacy-day-with-hands-on-programs-sydenhamcurrentca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking the beat: CK officers make inroads downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not every beat walk can be on a sunny spring day during RetroFest. But it&rsquo;s all part of the job for Chatham-Kent police, as more than a few flakes fell on Wednesday morning. Fortunately the temperature was somewhat warmer than previous days. &ldquo;Rain or shine or snow blizzard, we&rsquo;re out here,&rdquo; Const. Nicholas Walls said, before walking downtown with his colleague, Const. Kristen Charron. Starting from the Third Street headquarters, The Daily News tagged along as the two made]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/walking-the-beat-ck-officers-make-inroads-downtown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/walking-the-beat-ck-officers-make-inroads-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHATHAM-KENT BARNSTORMERS - Canadian Baseball League]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHATHAM-KENT BARNSTORMERS&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian Baseball League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-barnstormers-canadian-baseball-league/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-barnstormers-canadian-baseball-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food for Thought: Horticulture innovation aims to benefit greenhouse industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have looked before at food security and what our agriculture sector is doing to help alleviate food supply and efficiency issues. We&rsquo;ve discussed the growth of the greenhouse sector in Chatham-Kent and Essex County, where more than 5,000 acres (2,023 hectares) of greenhouse vegetables are now being grown. Cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes are the traditional area greenhouse crops, but is it possible to grow other vegetables and fruits normally imported during the winter? I recently toured]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/food-for-thought-horticulture-innovation-aims-to-benefit-greenhouse-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/food-for-thought-horticulture-innovation-aims-to-benefit-greenhouse-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Briefs: Merry Magic raises $10K to support students]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Merry Magic fundraiser raised $10,000 to help support students across Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton through Noelle&rsquo;s Gift to Children. The fundraiser, held Nov. 12-30 at the Links of Kent in Chatham, featured gingerbread house making, a senior&rsquo;s tea, breakfast with Santa, school field trips, and its largest draw, a tree raffle, where community members bought raffle tickets to &ldquo;bid&rdquo; on trees donated by local businesses and organizations. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s no secret t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/community-briefs-merry-magic-raises-10k-to-support-students/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/community-briefs-merry-magic-raises-10k-to-support-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing, Dresden landfill, among issues for Chatham-Kent at rural municipalities forum - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing, Dresden landfill, among issues for Chatham-Kent at rural municipalities forum&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/housing-dresden-landfill-among-issues-for-chatham-kent-at-rural-municipalities-forum-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/housing-dresden-landfill-among-issues-for-chatham-kent-at-rural-municipalities-forum-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Barnstormers sign first four players for 2026 season - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Barnstormers sign first four players for 2026 season&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-barnstormers-sign-first-four-players-for-2026-season-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-barnstormers-sign-first-four-players-for-2026-season-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing, Dresden landfill, among issues for Chatham-Kent at rural municipalities forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent&rsquo;s delegation raised concerns over housing, as well as a proposed landfill near Dresden, during the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference. The forum provided a chance for dialogue between municipal leaders and province representatives concerning policies, challenges and funding needs. The Chatham-Kent delegation attending the Toronto conference included councillors Jamie McGrail, Carmen McGregor, Amy Finn, Alysson Storey, and senior municipal staff. &ldquo;So many area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/housing-dresden-landfill-among-issues-for-chatham-kent-at-rural-municipalities-forum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/housing-dresden-landfill-among-issues-for-chatham-kent-at-rural-municipalities-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Library reports a 'great' year - cknewstoday.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Library reports a 'great' year&nbsp;&nbsp;cknewstoday.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-public-library-reports-a-great-year-cknewstodayca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-public-library-reports-a-great-year-cknewstodayca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Library reports a 'great' year - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Library reports a 'great' year&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-public-library-reports-a-great-year-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-public-library-reports-a-great-year-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Polar Plunge raises $50K - cknewstoday.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Polar Plunge raises $50K&nbsp;&nbsp;cknewstoday.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-polar-plunge-raises-50k-cknewstodayca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-polar-plunge-raises-50k-cknewstodayca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent delegation presses provincial priorities at ROMA conference - sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent delegation presses provincial priorities at ROMA conference&nbsp;&nbsp;sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-delegation-presses-provincial-priorities-at-roma-conference-sydenhamcurrentca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-delegation-presses-provincial-priorities-at-roma-conference-sydenhamcurrentca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Meyskens final at All-Ontario bonspiel - cksn.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Meyskens final at All-Ontario bonspiel&nbsp;&nbsp;cksn.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/all-meyskens-final-at-all-ontario-bonspiel-cksnca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/all-meyskens-final-at-all-ontario-bonspiel-cksnca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with assaulting officer: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman charged with assaulting officer: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-with-assaulting-officer-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-with-assaulting-officer-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with assaulting officer: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was charged after a woman clashed with officers responding to an unwanted person call, Chatham-Kent police say. A woman called police to remove a person from a Cardinal Crescent home in Chatham Saturday afternoon, police said. While interacting with the unwanted person, the woman allegedly became aggressive and assaulted officers. No injuries were reported, police said. A woman, 40, is charged with assaulting police, police said. She was released with a court date.Break-in nets&nbsp;$]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-with-assaulting-officer-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-with-assaulting-officer-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Polar Plunge raises $50K - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Polar Plunge raises $50K&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-polar-plunge-raises-50k-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-polar-plunge-raises-50k-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with assaulting officer: Chatham-Kent police - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman charged with assaulting officer: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-with-assaulting-officer-chatham-kent-police-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-with-assaulting-officer-chatham-kent-police-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent delegation presses provincial priorities at ROMA conference - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent delegation presses provincial priorities at ROMA conference&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-delegation-presses-provincial-priorities-at-roma-conference-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-delegation-presses-provincial-priorities-at-roma-conference-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers replaces ‘Crime of the Week’ with new ‘Community Update’ format - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers replaces &lsquo;Crime of the Week&rsquo; with new &lsquo;Community Update&rsquo; format&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-crime-stoppers-replaces-crime-of-the-week-with-new-community-update-format-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-crime-stoppers-replaces-crime-of-the-week-with-new-community-update-format-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monday Chatham-Kent police briefs - chathamvoice.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday Chatham-Kent police briefs&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamvoice.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/monday-chatham-kent-police-briefs-chathamvoicecom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/monday-chatham-kent-police-briefs-chathamvoicecom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lengthy trial for man charged in daughter’s death will be in Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial for a man charged in the death of his daughter will extend into 2027, but will be held in Chatham after previously being considered for another jurisdiction. The case of David William Thomas was discussed by video link during a court proceeding in Chatham on Monday to set dates for a preliminary hearing and jury trial. Thomas, 49, is charged with first-degree murder and five counts of arson with disregard for human life and a single counts of arson for a fraudulent purpose and indignit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lengthy-trial-for-man-charged-in-daughters-death-will-be-in-chatham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/lengthy-trial-for-man-charged-in-daughters-death-will-be-in-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent wins Round 1 of drainage fight; railway giant appealing - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent wins Round 1 of drainage fight; railway giant appealing&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-wins-round-1-of-drainage-fight-railway-giant-appealing-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-wins-round-1-of-drainage-fight-railway-giant-appealing-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent wins Round 1 of drainage fight, but rail giant may appeal - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent wins Round 1 of drainage fight, but rail giant may appeal&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-wins-round-1-of-drainage-fight-but-rail-giant-may-appeal-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-wins-round-1-of-drainage-fight-but-rail-giant-may-appeal-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent wins Round 1 of drainage fight; railway giant appealing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ditches of various sizes can be found along roadways and fields throughout Southern Ontario&rsquo;s farm belt, the vast majority serving as agricultural drains for excess water to flow off of fields, protecting crops from damage. Approximately 20 per cent of agricultural drains in Ontario are found in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent where the 4,100 drains spanning about 4,000 kilometres are vital to providing proper drainage to the mostly flat landscape. For more than a century, the Ontario Dra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-wins-round-1-of-drainage-fight-railway-giant-appealing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-wins-round-1-of-drainage-fight-railway-giant-appealing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent wins Round 1 of drainage fight, but rail giant may appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ditches of various sizes can be found along roads and fields throughout southern Ontario&rsquo;s farm belt, most serving as farmdrains removing excess water from fields, protecting crops from damage. About 20 per cent of Ontario&rsquo;s agricultural drains are found in Chatham-Kent where 4,100 drains spanning about 4,000 kilometres are vital to properly draining the mostly flat landscape.. For more than a century, the Ontario Drainage Act has been the accepted authority regarding drainage work,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-wins-round-1-of-drainage-fight-but-rail-giant-may-appeal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-wins-round-1-of-drainage-fight-but-rail-giant-may-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital foundation Wish Tree raises $142K]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation&rsquo;s 36th annual Christmas Wish Tree campaign has raised $142,031. For more than three decades, the tree has offered families a way to honour or remember loved ones while supporting local health care. &ldquo;The generous support of this community continues to make a real difference to patients and families right here in Chatham-Kent,&rdquo; said Christine Mitchell, foundation president and chief executive, in a release. &ldquo;Every donation helps e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/hospital-foundation-wish-tree-raises-142k/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/hospital-foundation-wish-tree-raises-142k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record crowd comes out for annual toy show in Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 23rd annual Chatham-Kent Toy Show and Sale attracted a record crowd. Rob Sterling, who organizes the event with his parents Carl and Julie Sterling, said the &ldquo;attendance was incredible.&rdquo; While the final numbers still need to be verified, he said at least 3,000 people came through the doors at the John D. Bradley Centre in Chatham where the show was held on Saturday. Having grown to be one of the largest toy shows in Southwestern Ontario, more than 200 tables were set up at the ev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/record-crowd-comes-out-for-annual-toy-show-in-chatham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/record-crowd-comes-out-for-annual-toy-show-in-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: Chatham-Kent firefighters call for swift water rescue training - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letter: Chatham-Kent firefighters call for swift water rescue training&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/letter-chatham-kent-firefighters-call-for-swift-water-rescue-training-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/letter-chatham-kent-firefighters-call-for-swift-water-rescue-training-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Snow squall warning ends in Chatham-Kent - sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update: Snow squall warning ends in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-snow-squall-warning-ends-in-chatham-kent-sydenhamcurrentca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-snow-squall-warning-ends-in-chatham-kent-sydenhamcurrentca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Snow squall warning ends in Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update: Snow squall warning ends in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-snow-squall-warning-ends-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-snow-squall-warning-ends-in-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHATHAM-KENT BARNSTORMERS - Intercounty Baseball League]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHATHAM-KENT BARNSTORMERS&nbsp;&nbsp;Intercounty Baseball League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-barnstormers-intercounty-baseball-league/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-barnstormers-intercounty-baseball-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHATHAM-KENT BARNSTORMERS - cbl.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHATHAM-KENT BARNSTORMERS&nbsp;&nbsp;cbl.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-barnstormers-cblca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-barnstormers-cblca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow squall warning in effect for Chatham-Kent - cknewstoday.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snow squall warning in effect for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;cknewstoday.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-squall-warning-in-effect-for-chatham-kent-cknewstodayca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-squall-warning-in-effect-for-chatham-kent-cknewstodayca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow squall warning in effect for Chatham-Kent - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snow squall warning in effect for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-squall-warning-in-effect-for-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-squall-warning-in-effect-for-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair of Golden Hawk hoopsters make their college commitments - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pair of Golden Hawk hoopsters make their college commitments&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/pair-of-golden-hawk-hoopsters-make-their-college-commitments-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/pair-of-golden-hawk-hoopsters-make-their-college-commitments-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Snow squall warning lifted in Chatham-Kent, but police urge caution on roads - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update: Snow squall warning lifted in Chatham-Kent, but police urge caution on roads&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-snow-squall-warning-lifted-in-chatham-kent-but-police-urge-caution-on-roads-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-snow-squall-warning-lifted-in-chatham-kent-but-police-urge-caution-on-roads-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLG issues third-quarter gaming revenue payment to Chatham-Kent - sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[OLG issues third-quarter gaming revenue payment to Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/olg-issues-third-quarter-gaming-revenue-payment-to-chatham-kent-sydenhamcurrentca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/olg-issues-third-quarter-gaming-revenue-payment-to-chatham-kent-sydenhamcurrentca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLG issues third-quarter gaming revenue payment to Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[OLG issues third-quarter gaming revenue payment to Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/olg-issues-third-quarter-gaming-revenue-payment-to-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/olg-issues-third-quarter-gaming-revenue-payment-to-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent gets $442K OLG payment for hosting casino - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent gets $442K OLG payment for hosting casino&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-gets-442k-olg-payment-for-hosting-casino-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-gets-442k-olg-payment-for-hosting-casino-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent receives OLG payment of nearly $422K for hosting casino - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent receives OLG payment of nearly $422K for hosting casino&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-receives-olg-payment-of-nearly-422k-for-hosting-casino-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-receives-olg-payment-of-nearly-422k-for-hosting-casino-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent receives OLG payment of nearly $422K for hosting casino]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has received a third-quarter payment of $441,738 from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for hosting Cascades Casino in Chatham. The latest payment brings the total Chatham-Kent has received during OLG&rsquo;s fiscal year &ndash; April 1, 2025 to March 31 &ndash; to $1,378,344, said the OLG in a media release. Since a gaming site opened in April 2001 in the municipality, Chatham-Kent has received $20,921,267. The payments to host communities are based on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-receives-olg-payment-of-nearly-422k-for-hosting-casino/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-receives-olg-payment-of-nearly-422k-for-hosting-casino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent gets $442K OLG payment for hosting casino]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent received $441,738 third-quarter 2025 payment from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. for hosting Cascades Casino in Chatham. The latest payment brings Chatham-Kent&rdquo;s total take so far this OLG fiscal year &ndash; which runs April 1, 2025, to March 31 &ndash; to nearly $1.38 million, a corporation release said. Chatham-Kent has received more $20.9 million since the casino opened in April 2001. Payments to host communities are based on a formula in the Municipality Contribution Ag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-gets-442k-olg-payment-for-hosting-casino/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-gets-442k-olg-payment-for-hosting-casino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent gets $442K OLG payment for hosting casino - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent gets $442K OLG payment for hosting casino&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-gets-442k-olg-payment-for-hosting-casino-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-gets-442k-olg-payment-for-hosting-casino-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polar plunge nets $49K, honours Special Olympics supporter Mike Currie]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 people braved the chilly temperatures and frigid water to help raise $49,000 during the ninth annual Chatham-Kent Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Ontario on Saturday. Event co-organizer Chatham-Kent police Sgt. Jason Herder said the event is not just about &ldquo;jumping into icy waters, but to carry forward a legacy of inclusion, courage and community spirit that defines Chatham-Kent.&rdquo; He added this year&rsquo;s event brings the total funds raised from the local polar plun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/polar-plunge-nets-49k-honours-special-olympics-supporter-mike-currie/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/polar-plunge-nets-49k-honours-special-olympics-supporter-mike-currie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man arrested on mischief charge and outstanding warrant - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man arrested on mischief charge and outstanding warrant&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-arrested-on-mischief-charge-and-outstanding-warrant-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-arrested-on-mischief-charge-and-outstanding-warrant-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson charge laid in Blenheim apartment fire: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arson charge laid in Blenheim apartment fire: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/arson-charge-laid-in-blenheim-apartment-fire-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/arson-charge-laid-in-blenheim-apartment-fire-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No injuries in Blenheim house fire; blaze under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents were safely evacuated from a fire at a multi-unit residential building in Blenheim Friday morning, which is under investigation, said Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue. &ldquo;Firefighters arrived to find a working fire within the residence,&rdquo; at 83 Talbot St. E. shortly before 7:30 a.m., said fire officials in a media release. fire officials said. Volunteer firefighters from stations in Blenheim, Harwich and Erieau responded as did Chatham-Kent police and EMS. All occupants of the thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/no-injuries-in-blenheim-house-fire-blaze-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/no-injuries-in-blenheim-house-fire-blaze-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigators probe $500K Blenheim apartment fire: officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Fire Marshal investigators have completed a probe into Blenheim a fire that destroyed a multi-unit residential building early Friday. Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue reported Monday the incident has been turned over to Chatham-Kent police. The Chatham Daily News has contacted police for more information on the incident. Fire officials reported residents were safely evacuated from the fire, which did an estimated $500,000 damage. &ldquo;Firefighters arrived to find a working fire,&rdquo; at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/investigators-probe-500k-blenheim-apartment-fire-officials/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/investigators-probe-500k-blenheim-apartment-fire-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blenheim fire being investigated, occupants, neighbours get out safely]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators with the Ontario Fire Marshal were in Blenheim Saturday investigating a multi-unit residential building that was destroyed when it caught on fire early Friday morning. Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue reported residents were safely evacuated from the fire, which had damages assessed at approximately $500,000. &ldquo;Firefighters arrived to find a working fire within the residence,&rdquo; at 83 Talbot St. E. shortly before 7:30 a.m., said fire officials in a media release. Volunteer fir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/blenheim-fire-being-investigated-occupants-neighbours-get-out-safely/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/blenheim-fire-being-investigated-occupants-neighbours-get-out-safely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson charge laid in Blenheim apartment fire: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is charged with arson after a fire destroyed a multi-unit residential building in Blenheim early Friday, displacing residents, said Chatham-Kent police. &ldquo;The multi-dwelling structure was occupied at the time of the fire and all residents were safely evacuated,&rdquo; police said in a media release. While fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze at 83 Talbot St., an investigation began into the incident and &ldquo;almost immediately, the circumstances surrounding the fire were beli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/arson-charge-laid-in-blenheim-apartment-fire-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/arson-charge-laid-in-blenheim-apartment-fire-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repaired Wheatley Water Treatment Plant running smoothly: PUC head]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s so far, so good for the repaired Wheatley Water Treatment Plant, which returned to full service late last month after a 2023 fire, the Chatham-Kent PUC head says. &ldquo;There has been good news, the plant has been operating as expected and the way it was before the fire in September 2023,&rdquo; general manager Darren Galbraith told Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission meeting Thursday. There have been no shutdowns or quality issues since the plant returned to full service, he ad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/repaired-wheatley-water-treatment-plant-running-smoothly-puc-head/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/repaired-wheatley-water-treatment-plant-running-smoothly-puc-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent PUC OK's water, sewer rate hikes for 2026 - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent PUC OK's water, sewer rate hikes for 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-puc-oks-water-sewer-rate-hikes-for-2026-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-puc-oks-water-sewer-rate-hikes-for-2026-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate Martin a key part of Western’s women’s hockey team - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kate Martin a key part of Western&rsquo;s women&rsquo;s hockey team&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/kate-martin-a-key-part-of-westerns-womens-hockey-team-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/kate-martin-a-key-part-of-westerns-womens-hockey-team-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent PUC OK's water, sewer rate hikes for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission residential customers will pay about $132 more this year for water and sewer services. Rate increases for water and wastewater use for 2026 were approved at the commission&rsquo;s monthly meeting Thursday. The average monthly increase for residential water consumption is $5.42 and for for wastewater consumption is $5.49, PUC general manager Darren Galbraith said. The nearly $11 monthly increase is the monthly surcharge for a normal home using 17 cubic met]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-puc-oks-water-sewer-rate-hikes-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-puc-oks-water-sewer-rate-hikes-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent PUC approves water, sewer rate increases for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission residential customers will pay about $132 more this year for water and sewer services. Rate increases for water and wastewater use for the coming year were approved on Thursday at the PUC&rsquo;s regular monthly meeting. PUC general manager Darren Galbraith the average monthly increase for residential water consumption is $5.42 and $5.49 for wastewater consumption. He added the roughly $11 monthly increase is the monthly surcharge and a normal home using]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-puc-approves-water-sewer-rate-increases-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-puc-approves-water-sewer-rate-increases-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Schools closed in Chatham-Kent - cknewstoday.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Schools closed in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;cknewstoday.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-schools-closed-in-chatham-kent-cknewstodayca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-schools-closed-in-chatham-kent-cknewstodayca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Schools closed in Chatham-Kent - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Schools closed in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-schools-closed-in-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-schools-closed-in-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community hub will provide big opportunities for Chatham-Kent Museum - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community hub will provide big opportunities for Chatham-Kent Museum&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/community-hub-will-provide-big-opportunities-for-chatham-kent-museum-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/community-hub-will-provide-big-opportunities-for-chatham-kent-museum-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Wish Tree campaign raises $142,031 for Chatham-Kent hospitals (Video) - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christmas Wish Tree campaign raises $142,031 for Chatham-Kent hospitals (Video)&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/christmas-wish-tree-campaign-raises-142031-for-chatham-kent-hospitals-video-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/christmas-wish-tree-campaign-raises-142031-for-chatham-kent-hospitals-video-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carleton sets EuroLeague record for three-pointers in a game - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carleton sets EuroLeague record for three-pointers in a game&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/carleton-sets-euroleague-record-for-three-pointers-in-a-game-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/carleton-sets-euroleague-record-for-three-pointers-in-a-game-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ursuline College Chatham to host first-ever Gala of Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help support its hospitality program, Ursuline College Chatham has announced its first-ever Gala of Hope, slated for Jan. 21. The evening will showcase a three-course plated dinner created and served by local chefs and UCC hospitality students, celebrating culinary excellence and community spirit. &ldquo;The Gala of Hope is a wonderful example of what makes the Ursuline College Chatham community so special,&rdquo; principal Lisa Harnarine said in a release. &ldquo;This evening not only highli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ursuline-college-chatham-to-host-first-ever-gala-of-hope/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ursuline-college-chatham-to-host-first-ever-gala-of-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Wish Tree campaign raises $142,031 for Chatham-Kent healthcare - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christmas Wish Tree campaign raises $142,031 for Chatham-Kent healthcare&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/christmas-wish-tree-campaign-raises-142031-for-chatham-kent-healthcare-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/christmas-wish-tree-campaign-raises-142031-for-chatham-kent-healthcare-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen assault suspect turns himself in]]></title><description><![CDATA[A youth who failed to appear for court dates in connection with a incident in March 2025, in which a female victim was maced in the area of Queen Street and William Street in Chatham, has turned himself in. The youth was among three young people, two males and one female, who were charged in relation to the macing incident. One male also was charged with violating court conditions prohibiting him from possessing weapons. When he failed to attend a scheduled court date, a warrant was issued for h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/teen-assault-suspect-turns-himself-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/teen-assault-suspect-turns-himself-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow squalls prompt crashes, school closures across Chatham-Kent - sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snow squalls prompt crashes, school closures across Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;sydenhamcurrent.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-squalls-prompt-crashes-school-closures-across-chatham-kent-sydenhamcurrentca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-squalls-prompt-crashes-school-closures-across-chatham-kent-sydenhamcurrentca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow squalls prompt crashes, school closures across Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snow squalls prompt crashes, school closures across Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-squalls-prompt-crashes-school-closures-across-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-squalls-prompt-crashes-school-closures-across-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Linck foundation announces rebranding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linck Child, Youth, and Family Supports announced the rebranding of its foundation to help better serve the community, The two groups work in partnership to ensure all programs under the developmental, mental health, youth justice, and protection areas have the financial support they need to serve the community. &ldquo;Our rebrand represents a deepened promise to our community,&rdquo; Teri Thomas-Vanos, Linck executive director, said in a release Wednesday. &ldquo;The foundation rebrand will all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/linck-foundation-announces-rebranding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/linck-foundation-announces-rebranding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community hub will provide big opportunities for Chatham-Kent Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham-Kent Museum can only exhibit a fraction of its collection, but that is going to change when the new $53 million Chatham-Kent community hub is built. The museum will go from 790-square metres (8,500-square-feet) to more than 2,780 square-metres (nearly 30,000-square feet) at its new home in the community hub, currently under construction at the former Sears building in downtown Chatham. The hub also will house a new main branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library and city hall.&ldquo;T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/community-hub-will-provide-big-opportunities-for-chatham-kent-museum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/community-hub-will-provide-big-opportunities-for-chatham-kent-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westbound HWY 401 now open at Orford Rd. in Chatham-Kent - am800cklw.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westbound HWY 401 now open at Orford Rd. in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;am800cklw.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/westbound-hwy-401-now-open-at-orford-rd-in-chatham-kent-am800cklwcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/westbound-hwy-401-now-open-at-orford-rd-in-chatham-kent-am800cklwcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westbound HWY 401 now open at Orford Rd. in Chatham-Kent - AM 800 CKLW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westbound HWY 401 now open at Orford Rd. in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800 CKLW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/westbound-hwy-401-now-open-at-orford-rd-in-chatham-kent-am-800-cklw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/westbound-hwy-401-now-open-at-orford-rd-in-chatham-kent-am-800-cklw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Sarnia, Chatham-Kent schools closed Thursday - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most Sarnia, Chatham-Kent schools closed Thursday&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/most-sarnia-chatham-kent-schools-closed-thursday-cbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/most-sarnia-chatham-kent-schools-closed-thursday-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Sarnia, Chatham-Kent schools closed Thursday - Yahoo News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most Sarnia, Chatham-Kent schools closed Thursday&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/most-sarnia-chatham-kent-schools-closed-thursday-yahoo-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/most-sarnia-chatham-kent-schools-closed-thursday-yahoo-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Schools closed in Chatham-Kent - CKNX News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Schools closed in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CKNX News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-schools-closed-in-chatham-kent-cknx-news-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/update-schools-closed-in-chatham-kent-cknx-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School buses cancelled in Chatham-Kent - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[School buses cancelled in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/school-buses-cancelled-in-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/school-buses-cancelled-in-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow squall warning issued for Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snow squall warning issued for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-squall-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-squall-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westbound HWY 401 now open at Orford Rd. in Chatham-Kent - AM 800]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westbound HWY 401 now open at Orford Rd. in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/westbound-hwy-401-now-open-at-orford-rd-in-chatham-kent-am-800/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/westbound-hwy-401-now-open-at-orford-rd-in-chatham-kent-am-800/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Sarnia, Chatham-Kent schools closed Thursday - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most Sarnia, Chatham-Kent schools closed Thursday&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/most-sarnia-chatham-kent-schools-closed-thursday-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/most-sarnia-chatham-kent-schools-closed-thursday-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community hub will provide big opportunities for Chatham-Kent Museum - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community hub will provide big opportunities for Chatham-Kent Museum&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/community-hub-will-provide-big-opportunities-for-chatham-kent-museum-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/community-hub-will-provide-big-opportunities-for-chatham-kent-museum-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow squall watch in effect for Chatham-Kent - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snow squall watch in effect for Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-squall-watch-in-effect-for-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/snow-squall-watch-in-effect-for-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major snowfall on the way for Chatham-Kent, Sarnia areas - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major snowfall on the way for Chatham-Kent, Sarnia areas&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/major-snowfall-on-the-way-for-chatham-kent-sarnia-areas-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/major-snowfall-on-the-way-for-chatham-kent-sarnia-areas-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent officer recognized for saving infant - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent officer recognized for saving infant&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-officer-recognized-for-saving-infant-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-officer-recognized-for-saving-infant-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent officer recognized for saving infant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham-Kent police officer was recognized Wednesday for his quick actions in saving an infant last year. The police services board issued a citation for Sgt. Fraser Leontowicz for his actions on Sept. 23. A mother called 911 to report her three-week-old son was unresponsive and struggling to breathe. Leontowicz arrived at the residence and was met by the mother, who was holding her unresponsive son. He immediately started CPR and rescue breathing, resulting in the infant regaining consciousne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-officer-recognized-for-saving-infant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-officer-recognized-for-saving-infant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance launches $1.3M hospital-to-home program - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance launches $1.3M hospital-to-home program&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-launches-13m-hospital-to-home-program-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-launches-13m-hospital-to-home-program-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance launches $1.3M hospital-to-home program]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help provide a more seamless transition for patients, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has launched a $1.3-million, provincially funded home-care program. CKHA @ Home is a new service for those returning home after a hospital stay, with comprehensive and personalized support. The aim is to help manage demand for in-hospital medical beds, which has been increasing each year. On an average day, CKHA operates 22 medical beds above capacity &mdash; 40 per cent more medical patient days than the hospi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-launches-13m-hospital-to-home-program/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-health-alliance-launches-13m-hospital-to-home-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major snowfall on the way for Chatham-Kent, Sarnia areas - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major snowfall on the way for Chatham-Kent, Sarnia areas&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/major-snowfall-on-the-way-for-chatham-kent-sarnia-areas-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/major-snowfall-on-the-way-for-chatham-kent-sarnia-areas-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent officer recognized for saving infant - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent officer recognized for saving infant&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-officer-recognized-for-saving-infant-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-officer-recognized-for-saving-infant-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New annual funding for Chatham-Kent hospital hoped to help discharge patients sooner - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[New annual funding for Chatham-Kent hospital hoped to help discharge patients sooner&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-annual-funding-for-chatham-kent-hospital-hoped-to-help-discharge-patients-sooner-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 04:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-annual-funding-for-chatham-kent-hospital-hoped-to-help-discharge-patients-sooner-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maroons to host Mental Health Awareness Game - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maroons to host Mental Health Awareness Game&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maroons-to-host-mental-health-awareness-game-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/maroons-to-host-mental-health-awareness-game-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$1.3M in new money launches Chatham Kent Health Alliance home care program - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[$1.3M in new money launches Chatham Kent Health Alliance home care program&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/13m-in-new-money-launches-chatham-kent-health-alliance-home-care-program-cbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/13m-in-new-money-launches-chatham-kent-health-alliance-home-care-program-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New annual funding for Chatham-Kent hospital hoped to help discharge patients sooner - Yahoo News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[New annual funding for Chatham-Kent hospital hoped to help discharge patients sooner&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-annual-funding-for-chatham-kent-hospital-hoped-to-help-discharge-patients-sooner-yahoo-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-annual-funding-for-chatham-kent-hospital-hoped-to-help-discharge-patients-sooner-yahoo-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CKHA launches program to make hospital to home transition easier - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[CKHA launches program to make hospital to home transition easier&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ckha-launches-program-to-make-hospital-to-home-transition-easier-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ckha-launches-program-to-make-hospital-to-home-transition-easier-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with assault, forcible confinement: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman charged with assault, forcible confinement: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-with-assault-forcible-confinement-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-with-assault-forcible-confinement-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with assault, forcible confinement: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman faces charges after two people clashed Jan. 3 in Tilbury, Chatham-Kent police say. Officers responding to a reported domestic dispute learned a man, 27, was attacked and forcibly confined in a clash with a woman about 2:30 p.m. Jan. 3, police said. A suspect was arrested Monday. A Tilbury woman, 32, is charged with assault and forcible confinement, police said.&nbsp;She was released with conditions, including no contact with the alleged victim, and&nbsp; a Feb. 23 court date.Man faces th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-with-assault-forcible-confinement-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-with-assault-forcible-confinement-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small ice jam in Thames River moves into Lake St. Clair: LTVCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small ice jam at Lighthouse Cove in the Thames River has moved out into Lake St. Clair, conservation authority officials say. Most of the Thames River watershed will be experiencing no significant rain throughout the coming week, according to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority. The forecasted rainfall for the week isn&rsquo;t expected to be more than a few millimetres a day from Tuesday until Friday. Only a few centimetres of snow and freezing temperatures are expected starting Wed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/small-ice-jam-in-thames-river-moves-into-lake-st-clair-ltvca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/small-ice-jam-in-thames-river-moves-into-lake-st-clair-ltvca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blenheim woman wins Igniting Healthcare Holiday 50/50 grand prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Blenheim woman has won $52,010 in the latest Igniting Healthcare Holiday 50/50 fundraising raffle. Gail Eastman has been announced as the grand prize winner by the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation, in a media release. After being notified of her win by foundation officials, while alongside her husband Allan and their dog, Levi, Eastman said, in the release: &ldquo;For once, I was truly speechless.&rdquo; She purchased a $50 ticket online the morning of the draw on Jan. 8, the foundation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/blenheim-woman-wins-igniting-healthcare-holiday-5050-grand-prize/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/blenheim-woman-wins-igniting-healthcare-holiday-5050-grand-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with assault, forcible confinement: Chatham-Kent police - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman charged with assault, forcible confinement: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-with-assault-forcible-confinement-chatham-kent-police-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-charged-with-assault-forcible-confinement-chatham-kent-police-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New annual funding for Chatham-Kent hospital hoped to help discharge patients sooner - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[New annual funding for Chatham-Kent hospital hoped to help discharge patients sooner&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-annual-funding-for-chatham-kent-hospital-hoped-to-help-discharge-patients-sooner-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/new-annual-funding-for-chatham-kent-hospital-hoped-to-help-discharge-patients-sooner-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$1.3M in new money launches Chatham Kent Health Alliance home care program - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[$1.3M in new money launches Chatham Kent Health Alliance home care program&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/13m-in-new-money-launches-chatham-kent-health-alliance-home-care-program-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/13m-in-new-money-launches-chatham-kent-health-alliance-home-care-program-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plein Air Artists of Chatham-Kent launch first annual show and sale in Wallaceburg - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plein Air Artists of Chatham-Kent launch first annual show and sale in Wallaceburg&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/plein-air-artists-of-chatham-kent-launch-first-annual-show-and-sale-in-wallaceburg-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/plein-air-artists-of-chatham-kent-launch-first-annual-show-and-sale-in-wallaceburg-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theft of copper wire causes $260K damage, man charged: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is facing charges after copper wire was stolen from a Tilbury business twice in the same week resulting in approximately $260,000 damage, said Chatham-Kent police. The theft of copper wire during two break-ins, which occurred during the week of Jan. 5 at an Industrial Park Road business, resulted in significant damage to equipment housing the wire, police said. The estimated cost to repair the damage is $260,000, police said. A man was arrested on Friday after a search of a Tilbury residen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/theft-of-copper-wire-causes-260k-damage-man-charged-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/theft-of-copper-wire-causes-260k-damage-man-charged-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theft of copper wire causes $260 damage, man charged: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is facing charges after copper wire was stolen from a Tilbury business twice in the same week resulting in approximately $260,000 damage, said Chatham-Kent police. The theft of copper wire during two break-ins, which occurred during the week of Jan. 5 at an Industrial Park Road business, resulted in significant damage to equipment housing the wire, police said. The estimated cost to repair the damage is $260,000, police said. A man was arrested on Friday after a search of a Tilbury residen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/theft-of-copper-wire-causes-260-damage-man-charged-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/theft-of-copper-wire-causes-260-damage-man-charged-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briefs: Farmers bonspiel; artists holding show; digital decluttering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers compete for $15K in prizes at Wallaceburg bonspielOntario farmers are sliding into Wallaceburg this week with hopes of winning the top prize in a curling tournament. The 39th-annual All-Ontario Farmers Curling Bonspiel will be held Friday to Sunday at Sydenham Community Curling Club. The first-place prize is $3,400 in cash, but the 28 teams will be vying for a total prize board of $15,000, organizers said in a release. Most of the prize board&nbsp;items&nbsp;are&nbsp;farm products and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/briefs-farmers-bonspiel-artists-holding-show-digital-decluttering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/briefs-farmers-bonspiel-artists-holding-show-digital-decluttering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham ringette teams have a golden weekend in Burlington - Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham ringette teams have a golden weekend in Burlington&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham-Kent Sports Network]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-ringette-teams-have-a-golden-weekend-in-burlington-chatham-kent-sports-network/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-ringette-teams-have-a-golden-weekend-in-burlington-chatham-kent-sports-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local not-for-profit showcase highlights opportunities for public]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vital role not-for-profit organizations play in strengthening the social fabric of Chatham-Kent is being celebrated and the public is invited to learn and make connections. The BizConneCKt Not-For-Profit Showcase, presented by the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Links of Kent Golf &amp; Centre in Chatham. The gathering will bring together local not-for-profit organizations, volunteers, donors, employers, families, and residents to recognize the passion,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-not-for-profit-showcase-highlights-opportunities-for-public/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-not-for-profit-showcase-highlights-opportunities-for-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham Water Treatment Plant work will change access to PUC office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rehabilitation work on the Chatham Water Treatment Plant will result in a temporary access change for the public to the McGeorge Building at the site. The Public Utilities Commission said in a media release that maintenance and construction work on the water treatment plant at 325 Grand Ave. E. is tentatively scheduled to take place Monday, Jan. 26 to Friday, Feb. 6. Part of the work will require the access road to the PUC office &ndash; McGeorge Building &ndash; from Grand Avenue East to be tem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-water-treatment-plant-work-will-change-access-to-puc-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-water-treatment-plant-work-will-change-access-to-puc-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Toy Show and Sale celebrates 23 years - CKNX News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Toy Show and Sale celebrates 23 years&nbsp;&nbsp;CKNX News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-toy-show-and-sale-celebrates-23-years-cknx-news-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-toy-show-and-sale-celebrates-23-years-cknx-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Toy Show and Sale celebrates 23 years - cknewstoday.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Toy Show and Sale celebrates 23 years&nbsp;&nbsp;cknewstoday.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-toy-show-and-sale-celebrates-23-years-cknewstodayca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-toy-show-and-sale-celebrates-23-years-cknewstodayca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallaceburg school's braille club promotes independence, inclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wallaceburg school continues to promote an important means of communication for blind or low-vision pupils. A.A. Wright elementary school&rsquo;s braille club is led by fifth-grader Legacie Shipman-Rogers and Julie Vandernaalt, Lambton Kent District school board&rsquo;s teacher for the blind, low vision, deaf and hard of hearing. Vandernaalt works in all the board&rsquo;s Chatham-Kent schools from junior kindergarten to Grade 12. A child of deaf adults, she grew up using sign language with her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wallaceburg-schools-braille-club-promotes-independence-inclusion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wallaceburg-schools-braille-club-promotes-independence-inclusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braille club promotes independence, social inclusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student club in Wallaceburg continues to promote an important means of communication for those who are blind or have low vision. A.A. Wright Public School&rsquo;s braille club is led by Grade 5 student Legacie Shipman-Rogers, along with Julie Vandernaalt, Lambton Kent district school board&rsquo;s teacher for the blind and low vision/deaf and hard of hearing. Vandernaalt works with the board in all the Chatham-Kent schools from junior kindergarten to Grade 12. A child of deaf adults, she grew]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/braille-club-promotes-independence-social-inclusion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/braille-club-promotes-independence-social-inclusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Andrew's to present Three of a Kind]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of the ongoing spotlight series, St. Andrew&rsquo;s United Church in Chatham will present Three of a Kind on Jan. 17. Mark Payne, a pianist, singer and conductor from London, Ont., will be joined by vocalist Michael Vanhevel and multi-instrumentalist Jesse Grandmont. All three are known for their regular performances at Victoria Playhouse Petrolia and elsewhere. A native of Newfoundland, Payne serves as the music ministries director at London&rsquo;s Oakridge Presbyterian Church, co-cond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/st-andrews-to-present-three-of-a-kind/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/st-andrews-to-present-three-of-a-kind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales finish strong - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales finish strong&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-finish-strong-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-finish-strong-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales finish strong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent home sales finished strong in 2025, according to the latest figures. The number of homes sold through the MLS system of the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors totaled 77 units in December, up by 42.6 per cent from the same month in 2024. Home sales were 2.8 per cent below the five-year average and one per cent below the 10-year average for the month. On an annual basis, home sales totalled 1,213 units over the year. This was a 4.8 per cent drop from 2024. &ldquo;Sales activity in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-finish-strong/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-home-sales-finish-strong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wind warnings for Windsor, Chatham-Kent: Jan. 9, 2026 - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wind warnings for Windsor, Chatham-Kent: Jan. 9, 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wind-warnings-for-windsor-chatham-kent-jan-9-2026-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wind-warnings-for-windsor-chatham-kent-jan-9-2026-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$16K in drugs, cash seized, 1 charged: Elgin OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man faces charges after officers seized about $16,000 in suspected drugs and cash during a traffic stop on at Moraviantown Delaware First Nation Wednesday afternoon, provincial police say. Middlesex-Elgin community street crime unit and Elgin OPP officers seized approximately $16,000 worth of suspected cocaine, hydromorphone, and a considerable sum of cash after the stop on Selton Line, police said. A man, 46, is charged with possessing cocaine for trafficking, possessing an opioid&nbsp; for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/16k-in-drugs-cash-seized-1-charged-elgin-opp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/16k-in-drugs-cash-seized-1-charged-elgin-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wind warning ends for Windsor-Essex, Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wind warning ends for Windsor-Essex, Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wind-warning-ends-for-windsor-essex-sarnia-lambton-and-chatham-kent-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wind-warning-ends-for-windsor-essex-sarnia-lambton-and-chatham-kent-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LTVCA watching small ice jam at Lighthouse Cove]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ongoing temperature swings this month have conservation authority officials monitoring a small ice jam at Lighthouse Cove. A warm weather system has moved into the region in recent days, with more rain forecast, a Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority release said. Highs were expected to reach 10 to 12 C Friday before falling back to near freezing overnight. Saturday is expected to be a few degrees above freezing. Much of the snow is gone from the lower Thames River watershed in Chatham-Ken]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ltvca-watching-small-ice-jam-at-lighthouse-cove/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/ltvca-watching-small-ice-jam-at-lighthouse-cove/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Police swear in four new officers - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Police swear in four new officers&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-swear-in-four-new-officers-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-swear-in-four-new-officers-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free public skates scheduled across Chatham-Kent rinks - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free public skates scheduled across Chatham-Kent rinks&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-public-skates-scheduled-across-chatham-kent-rinks-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-public-skates-scheduled-across-chatham-kent-rinks-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salvation Army falls short, but still aims to meet need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Similar to other charitable organizations, the Salvation Army of Chatham-Kent has been feeling the pinch. The organization raised $400,000 during its recent holiday campaign, approximately 70 per cent of its goal, with red kettles and other monetary donations down. Lt. Jamie Anstey said they knew &ldquo;we were going to be a bit below,&rdquo; but acknowledged many in the community face difficult circumstances. &ldquo;It was a bit disappointing, but again, through it all, we&rsquo;re thankful,&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/salvation-army-falls-short-but-still-aims-to-meet-need/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/salvation-army-falls-short-but-still-aims-to-meet-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public gets closer look at PUC's plan for big governance changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission presented its plan for big changes to its governance structure to residents Wednesday. A report from consulting firm KPMG last month recommended dissolving the PUC, creating a water and wastewater services department, and other measures to improve efficiency and decision-making. Council referred the report back to staff for more information and community consultation. If ultimately approved, the new department would &ldquo;work a bit more synergistically&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/public-gets-closer-look-at-pucs-plan-for-big-governance-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/public-gets-closer-look-at-pucs-plan-for-big-governance-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to host 2026 CBL all-star weekend - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to host 2026 CBL all-star weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-host-2026-cbl-all-star-weekend-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-host-2026-cbl-all-star-weekend-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham’s connection to Hawaiian pizza to be featured in documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawaiian filmmakers were in Chatham on Tuesday filming a documentary about Hawaiian pizza and guess what? You&rsquo;d be hard-pressed to find pineapple on pizza served in the island state of America. When it comes to topping preferences, &ldquo;we&rsquo;re more earthy in Hawaii,&rdquo; said Hawaiian restauranteur and pizzaiolo Matt Resich, who stars in the documentary by Island Film Group with the working title The Journey To Discover Hawaiian Pizza. Resich and crew members, who live in Hawaii u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chathams-connection-to-hawaiian-pizza-to-be-featured-in-documentary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chathams-connection-to-hawaiian-pizza-to-be-featured-in-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music for the Mind concert slated for Feb. 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[A concert for mental health awareness, which also raises money for several local organizations, will hit the stage Feb. 13 at the Portuguese Canadian Social Club in Chatham. Music for the Mind will feature Love Muscle, Big Shiny Toons, 89 NEXT and DJ Shawn L., with all proceeds going to Family Service Kent, the Kids Team program and the Chatham-Kent Children&rsquo;s Treatment Centre. &ldquo;As always, this is one of our favourite events out of everything that we do,&rdquo; said organizer Elisha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/music-for-the-mind-concert-slated-for-feb-13/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/music-for-the-mind-concert-slated-for-feb-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham memorial walk gains new ally in awareness mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fifth annual Suicide Awareness and Memorial Walk in Chatham is getting some big new support this year and organizer Gerald Robert is looking forward to seeing its impact. The Chatham man, whose son, Joe, 30, took his own life in 2014, was surprised when Suicide Prevention and Education Committee of Chatham-Kent members reached out offering to help with the Jan. 28 walk. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s worked out great,&rdquo; Robert said. &ldquo;The committee has more information than I could ever know.&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-memorial-walk-gains-new-ally-in-awareness-mission/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-memorial-walk-gains-new-ally-in-awareness-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police check roughly 2,900 vehicle during Festive Holiday RIDE Program - AM 800]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police check roughly 2,900 vehicle during Festive Holiday RIDE Program&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-check-roughly-2900-vehicle-during-festive-holiday-ride-program-am-800/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-check-roughly-2900-vehicle-during-festive-holiday-ride-program-am-800/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News: Chatham-Kent to Host 2026 CBL All-Star Weekend - Intercounty Baseball League]]></title><description><![CDATA[News: Chatham-Kent to Host 2026 CBL All-Star Weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;Intercounty Baseball League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/news-chatham-kent-to-host-2026-cbl-all-star-weekend-intercounty-baseball-league/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/news-chatham-kent-to-host-2026-cbl-all-star-weekend-intercounty-baseball-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Toy Show and Sale celebrates 23 years - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Toy Show and Sale celebrates 23 years&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-toy-show-and-sale-celebrates-23-years-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-toy-show-and-sale-celebrates-23-years-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police check roughly 2,900 vehicles during Festive Holiday RIDE Program - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police check roughly 2,900 vehicles during Festive Holiday RIDE Program&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-check-roughly-2900-vehicles-during-festive-holiday-ride-program-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-check-roughly-2900-vehicles-during-festive-holiday-ride-program-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police check roughly 2,900 vehicle during Festive Holiday RIDE Program - am800cklw.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police check roughly 2,900 vehicle during Festive Holiday RIDE Program&nbsp;&nbsp;am800cklw.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-check-roughly-2900-vehicle-during-festive-holiday-ride-program-am800cklwcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-check-roughly-2900-vehicle-during-festive-holiday-ride-program-am800cklwcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police check roughly 2,900 vehicle during Festive Holiday RIDE Program - AM 800 CKLW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police check roughly 2,900 vehicle during Festive Holiday RIDE Program&nbsp;&nbsp;AM 800 CKLW]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-check-roughly-2900-vehicle-during-festive-holiday-ride-program-am-800-cklw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-check-roughly-2900-vehicle-during-festive-holiday-ride-program-am-800-cklw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Chatham-Kent Toy Show and Sale appeals to wide audience - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annual Chatham-Kent Toy Show and Sale appeals to wide audience&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/annual-chatham-kent-toy-show-and-sale-appeals-to-wide-audience-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/annual-chatham-kent-toy-show-and-sale-appeals-to-wide-audience-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Chatham-Kent Toy Show and Sale appeals to wide audience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toy enthusiasts will be treated to another big event when the 23th annual Chatham-Kent Toy Show and Sale returns for another year. It is also shaping up to be another huge event, said Rob Sterling, who organizes the show with his parents Carl and Julie Sterling, which is being held on Sunday, Jan. 18 at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre at 565 Richmond St. in Chatham. Last year&rsquo;s show could not have fit in any more vendors, Rob Sterling said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re on track to being there]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/annual-chatham-kent-toy-show-and-sale-appeals-to-wide-audience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/annual-chatham-kent-toy-show-and-sale-appeals-to-wide-audience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$104K holiday drive helps Blenheim Health Hub add heart services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blenheim Health Hub is adding a cardiology clinic thanks to continued community generosity. The Unwrapping the Future of Health Care campaign, which let donors remove bits of wrap from a giant outdoor Christmas gift last month, raised $104,000, the hub revealed Monday. That money will go toward retrofitting and equipping space within the 2,415-square-metre (26,000-square-foot) facility for a new cardiology service. Capture Health, part of the Windsor Heart Institute, is set to begin operatin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/104k-holiday-drive-helps-blenheim-health-hub-add-heart-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/104k-holiday-drive-helps-blenheim-health-hub-add-heart-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent has several options for tossing your Christmas tree - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent has several options for tossing your Christmas tree&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-has-several-options-for-tossing-your-christmas-tree-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-has-several-options-for-tossing-your-christmas-tree-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodfellows campaign raises over $238K]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham Goodfellows 71st No Child Without a Christmas had another solid campaign this holiday season. With donations still coming in, the organization raised more than $238,000, which goes to food and toy hampers for those in need in the community. Approximately 1,700 families and 1,460 children were assisted during the campaign. &ldquo;(It&rsquo;s) an awesome thing for us to be able to get that kind of money,&rdquo; Tim Haskell, Goodfellows spokesperson, said Monday. &ldquo;It definitely gi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/goodfellows-campaign-raises-over-238k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/goodfellows-campaign-raises-over-238k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to Host 2026 CBL All-Star Weekend - cbl.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to Host 2026 CBL All-Star Weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;cbl.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-host-2026-cbl-all-star-weekend-cblca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-host-2026-cbl-all-star-weekend-cblca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to Host 2026 CBL All-Star Weekend - Canadian Baseball League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent to Host 2026 CBL All-Star Weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;Canadian Baseball League]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-host-2026-cbl-all-star-weekend-canadian-baseball-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-to-host-2026-cbl-all-star-weekend-canadian-baseball-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Chatham-Kent Toy Show and Sale appeals to wide audience - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annual Chatham-Kent Toy Show and Sale appeals to wide audience&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/annual-chatham-kent-toy-show-and-sale-appeals-to-wide-audience-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/annual-chatham-kent-toy-show-and-sale-appeals-to-wide-audience-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police seek public help in credit card fraud investigation (Photos) - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent police seek public help in credit card fraud investigation (Photos)&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-seek-public-help-in-credit-card-fraud-investigation-photos-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-police-seek-public-help-in-credit-card-fraud-investigation-photos-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freezing rain possible in Chatham-Kent on Tuesday - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freezing rain possible in Chatham-Kent on Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/freezing-rain-possible-in-chatham-kent-on-tuesday-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/freezing-rain-possible-in-chatham-kent-on-tuesday-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freezing rain on the way for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freezing rain on the way for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/freezing-rain-on-the-way-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-and-sarnia-lambton-cbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/freezing-rain-on-the-way-for-windsor-essex-chatham-kent-and-sarnia-lambton-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after man goes to hospital with injured toe]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man is charged after a Chatham-Kent Health Alliance employee notified Chatham-Kent police on Sunday afternoon of an patient injured during an assault. The 45-year-old male patient had shown up in the emergency department with injuries to his toe he said were caused when another man threw a knife at him. Officers located and arrested a suspect, who is charged with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. He was later released with a court date.Suspect arrested in earlier assault]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-after-man-goes-to-hospital-with-injured-toe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-after-man-goes-to-hospital-with-injured-toe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers provide ‘on the job training’ for Ontario agriculture minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trevor Jones is coming up on his first year as Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness and says the job has been &ldquo;humbling&rdquo; and a learning experience. Since taking on the portfolio last March, Jones said he&rsquo;s had the privilege of visiting people on farms in communities across Ontario, at dinner tables, in stables and barns. Beginning his career with the Ontario Provincial Police, Jones later moved to the private sector to take on an executive role in the fresh fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/farmers-provide-on-the-job-training-for-ontario-agriculture-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/farmers-provide-on-the-job-training-for-ontario-agriculture-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers gearing up for busy 2026 to engage public - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers gearing up for busy 2026 to engage public&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-crime-stoppers-gearing-up-for-busy-2026-to-engage-public-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-crime-stoppers-gearing-up-for-busy-2026-to-engage-public-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers gearing up for busy 2026 to engage public]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is preparing for an active year. The crime tipster organization has a full calendar of &ldquo;community-facing initiatives&rdquo; designed to educate, engage, and empower residents, stated a media release. These efforts will include public safety events, fundraising initiatives, and targeted education and awareness campaigns. &ldquo;We have identified several priority topics that directly impact our community, including auto theft mitigation, illegal firearms awarenes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-crime-stoppers-gearing-up-for-busy-2026-to-engage-public/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-crime-stoppers-gearing-up-for-busy-2026-to-engage-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers gearing up for busy 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is preparing for an active year. The crime tip organization has a full calendar of &ldquo;community-facing initiatives&rdquo; designed to educate, engage, and empower residents, said in a release. These efforts will include public safety events, fundraisers and targeted education and awareness campaigns. &ldquo;We have identified several priority topics that directly impact our community, including auto theft mitigation, illegal firearms awareness, and break and enter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-crime-stoppers-gearing-up-for-busy-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 19:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-crime-stoppers-gearing-up-for-busy-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham firefighters rescue man from boat adrift on Thames River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was rescued by Chatham firefighters on Friday after his boat went adrift on the Thames River. With numerous chunks of ice flowing by and water levels elevated for the past few days on the river, the man was trying to secure the boat more tightly when complications arose and the boat came free. The boat drifted down the river and firefighters were able to get a rope to the man from along the riverbank behind a home on King Street West near the Lacroix Street Bridge. After the boat was tied]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-firefighters-rescue-man-from-boat-adrift-on-thames-river/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-firefighters-rescue-man-from-boat-adrift-on-thames-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thamesville-area crash claims Chatham man: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chatham man injured in a two-vehicle crash this week has died, Chatham-Kent police say. An SUV and a pickup collided at Selton Line and Orford Road near Thamesville about 3:44 p.m. Monday, police said. The SUV&rsquo;s female driver, 81, and her male passenger, 63, both from Chatham were taken to hospital in Chatham, police said. The man was transferred to Windsor Regional Hospital for additional care, where he died Thursday, police said. The pickup driver, a Ridgetown man, 54, was unhurt, poli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/thamesville-area-crash-claims-chatham-man-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/thamesville-area-crash-claims-chatham-man-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Look Back: Impressive achievements by Chatham-Kent people in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent residents had some impressive achievements, both in the community and abroad, in 2025. Here is a look back at some stories about the great things local residents did this past year.<br />
Blenheim Health Hub &lsquo;testament&rsquo; to what a community can doA new medical facility that opened in Blenheim was the result of the people of this community coming together to make it happen. A community celebration of the Blenheim Health Hub grand opening took place in September after nearly two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-look-back-impressive-achievements-by-chatham-kent-people-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-look-back-impressive-achievements-by-chatham-kent-people-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Charged After Calling Chatham-Kent Police Front Desk And Threatening Police - windsoriteDOTca News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man Charged After Calling Chatham-Kent Police Front Desk And Threatening Police&nbsp;&nbsp;windsoriteDOTca News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-after-calling-chatham-kent-police-front-desk-and-threatening-police-windsoritedotca-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-after-calling-chatham-kent-police-front-desk-and-threatening-police-windsoritedotca-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheel damages cruiser after coming off passing vehicle: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man being charged with impaired driving after a tire coming off a vehicle and struck a police cruiser while an officer had stopped another vehicle, said Chatham-Kent police. An officer had pulled over a vehicle on Margaret Avenue in Wallaceburg on Tuesday just before 6 p.m. when a wheel came off a passing vehicle and struck and damaged the marked police vehicle, police said. No injuries were reported. Officers located a suspect and found its driver showed signs of impairment, police said. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wheel-damages-cruiser-after-coming-off-passing-vehicle-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wheel-damages-cruiser-after-coming-off-passing-vehicle-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Threatening, harassing phone calls made to police; man charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Threats towards police officers made during phone calls to the front desk of Chatham-Kent police headquarters has resulted in a man being arrested on New Year&rsquo;s Day. Numerous calls were received at the front desk on Thursday around 2:30 p.m. during which threats were made towards police officers for a short period of time, police said. After some investigation, officers went to a Wallace Street residence in Wallaceburg where a man was located and arrested, police said. It was also learned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/threatening-harassing-phone-calls-made-to-police-man-charged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/threatening-harassing-phone-calls-made-to-police-man-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after calls threaten officers: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man faces charges after calls threatening officers were made to police headquarters New Year&rsquo;s Day, Chatham-Kent police say. Numerous calls, some including threats, were received at the front desk about 2:30 p.m., police said. After investigation, a suspect was arrested at a Wallace Street residence in Wallaceburg. A man, 20, is charged with uttering threats to cause bodily harm or death, harassing communications, failing to comply with a probation order and being intoxicated in a public]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-after-calls-threaten-officers-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-charged-after-calls-threaten-officers-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Look Back: Impressive achievements by Chatham-Kent people in 2025 - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Look Back: Impressive achievements by Chatham-Kent people in 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-look-back-impressive-achievements-by-chatham-kent-people-in-2025-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-look-back-impressive-achievements-by-chatham-kent-people-in-2025-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Look Back: Impressive achievements by Chatham-Kent people in 2025 - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Look Back: Impressive achievements by Chatham-Kent people in 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-look-back-impressive-achievements-by-chatham-kent-people-in-2025-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-look-back-impressive-achievements-by-chatham-kent-people-in-2025-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too much ice on shore cancels Erieau polar dip; returning next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[An annual New Year&rsquo;s Day polar dip in Lake Erie at Erieau was cancelled this year due to wintery conditions in the area. &ldquo;The ice is built up on the beach and we can&rsquo;t get to the water,&rdquo; said organizer Jim Vidler. Ice build-up along the shore has happened a few times in the past, cancelling the polar dip, he said. &ldquo;But, not very often,&rdquo; Vidler said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve had some pretty good winters in the last few years.&rdquo; The polar dip is also a fundraiser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/too-much-ice-on-shore-cancels-erieau-polar-dip-returning-next-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/too-much-ice-on-shore-cancels-erieau-polar-dip-returning-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freedom walkers experience past through ‘soles of souls’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Johnston is walking with a purpose through Chatham-Kent as he retraces the footsteps of freedom seekers, formerly enslaved people who found freedom in Canada. The Philadelphia man began a 120-kilometre Freedmen&rsquo;s Journey from Detroit on Dec. 26, 2026 coming through Windsor and Essex County on his way to Dresden, where his journey is scheduled to end Saturday at the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History. Johnston was met by supporters when he arrived in North Buxton on Wednes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/freedom-walkers-experience-past-through-soles-of-souls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/freedom-walkers-experience-past-through-soles-of-souls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most-read Daily News stories of 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the most-read stories of 2025 from The Chatham Daily News: 25. A plea to help the homeless: Wallaceburg man struggles for church support to set up local shelter (Dec. 12) &ndash; READ IT HERE 24. $472M Hydro One project&rsquo;s towers use Turkish steel: resident (Oct. 23) &ndash; READ IT HERE 23. Legendary NHL enforcer Joe Kocur proud to protect teammates (April 18) &ndash; READ IT HERE 22. Erieau polar dip grows as dozens take New Year&rsquo;s Day plunge into Lake Erie (Jan. 1) &ndash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/the-most-read-daily-news-stories-of-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/the-most-read-daily-news-stories-of-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wednesday Chatham-Kent police briefs - chathamvoice.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday Chatham-Kent police briefs&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamvoice.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wednesday-chatham-kent-police-briefs-chathamvoicecom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wednesday-chatham-kent-police-briefs-chathamvoicecom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Look Back: Big technology gains made by Chatham-Kent police in 2025 - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Look Back: Big technology gains made by Chatham-Kent police in 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-look-back-big-technology-gains-made-by-chatham-kent-police-in-2025-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-look-back-big-technology-gains-made-by-chatham-kent-police-in-2025-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Look Back: Big technology gains made by Chatham-Kent police in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham-Kent Police Service upped its technology game in 2025 with the introduction of body-worn cameras, the rollout of Next Generation 911 and an increase in closed-circuit television cameras. In April, some officers began using body-worn cameras making it the 35th Ontario police service to adopt the technology. The service believes the public and officers will be safer with cameras in use, Deputy Chief Jason Chickowski told The Chatham Daily News earlier this year. &ldquo;I think it&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-look-back-big-technology-gains-made-by-chatham-kent-police-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-look-back-big-technology-gains-made-by-chatham-kent-police-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brackett back as KFA president; focus on partnerships, lobbying power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Brackett is returning for another year as president of the Kent Federation of Agriculture with plans to continue to pursue the board&rsquo;s commitment to building new relationships with an eye to improve its lobbying influence. Brackett, 70, who was acclaimed as president during the KFA&rsquo;s annual general meeting on Thursday night at the Retro Suites in Chatham, said he is happy to continue on in the job. &ldquo;I still have the energy to work hard for the members,&rdquo; he said. Brack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/brackett-back-as-kfa-president-focus-on-partnerships-lobbying-power/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/brackett-back-as-kfa-president-focus-on-partnerships-lobbying-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man assaulted with set of keys, woman charged: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has been arrested following a report of intimate partner violence at Chatham home, said Chatham-Kent police. A man man was injured when assaulted by a woman using a set of keys on Friday before 5:30 p.m., police said. A 26-year-old Chatham woman is charged with assault with a weapon, police said. She was released with a Jan. 27, 2026 court date.Man punched in face; woman charged with assaultA woman was arrested after a man was punched in the face on Christmas night, said Chatham-Kent pol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-assaulted-with-set-of-keys-woman-charged-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-assaulted-with-set-of-keys-woman-charged-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man assaulted with set of keys, woman charged: Chatham-Kent police - chathamdailynews.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man assaulted with set of keys, woman charged: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;chathamdailynews.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-assaulted-with-set-of-keys-woman-charged-chatham-kent-police-chathamdailynewsca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-assaulted-with-set-of-keys-woman-charged-chatham-kent-police-chathamdailynewsca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man assaulted with set of keys, woman charged: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man assaulted with set of keys, woman charged: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-assaulted-with-set-of-keys-woman-charged-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/man-assaulted-with-set-of-keys-woman-charged-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Packed house for Holiday Jam for Hunger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local musicians made some noise for a good cause Saturday night, assisting two organizations during the 21st annual Holiday Jam for Hunger. A solid turnout was on hand at Sons of Kent Brewing Co. in Chatham, with proceeds going to Hope House &ndash; Mental Health Network of Chatham-Kent and Chatham Outreach for Hunger. The event started in 2004 and has continued every year since, including online in 2020 and 2021. Musician Alysson Storey has organized the jam for the past 14 years. &ldquo;We are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/packed-house-for-holiday-jam-for-hunger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/packed-house-for-holiday-jam-for-hunger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High winds, waves expected along Erie shoreline]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the region under several weather warnings, conservation authority officials are urging residents to be cautious, especially along the Lake Erie shoreline. Environment and Climate Change Canada&rsquo;s marine forecast has issued a storm warning and a freezing spray warning for western Lake Erie. There is also a yellow warning for wind in effect. Winds are expected to switch to the southwest Sunday evening and become strong. On the shoreline, sustained speeds could reach 60 km/h overnight or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/high-winds-waves-expected-along-erie-shoreline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/high-winds-waves-expected-along-erie-shoreline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High winds, waves arrive along Lake Erie shoreline]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the region under several weather warnings, conservation authority officials are urging residents to be cautious, especially along the Lake Erie shoreline. Environment and Climate Change Canada&rsquo;s marine forecast issued a storm warning and a freezing spray warning for western Lake Erie. There is also a yellow warning for wind in effect. On the shoreline, sustained speeds could reach 60 km/h overnight or Monday morning and last throughout the day. Gusts of 80 to 90 km/h are possible. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/high-winds-waves-arrive-along-lake-erie-shoreline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/high-winds-waves-arrive-along-lake-erie-shoreline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be cautious as high winds, waves hit Lake Erie shore: authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the region under several weather warnings, conservation authority officials are urging caution, especially along the Lake Erie shore. Environment and Climate Change Canada&rsquo;s marine forecast issued storm and freezing spray warnings for western Lake Erie. There is also a yellow wind warning in effect. On the shore, sustained winds could hit 60 km/h through the day Monday, with gusts of 80 to 90 km/h possible. Winds were howling along the lake in Erieau and Erie Beach Monday. Winds were]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/be-cautious-as-high-winds-waves-hit-lake-erie-shore-authority/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/be-cautious-as-high-winds-waves-hit-lake-erie-shore-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainfall warning issued for Chatham-Kent as heavy rain, possible freezing rain expected - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rainfall warning issued for Chatham-Kent as heavy rain, possible freezing rain expected&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rainfall-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-as-heavy-rain-possible-freezing-rain-expected-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/rainfall-warning-issued-for-chatham-kent-as-heavy-rain-possible-freezing-rain-expected-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Around Chatham-Kent in 2025 - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Around Chatham-Kent in 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-around-chatham-kent-in-2025-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-around-chatham-kent-in-2025-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Around Chatham-Kent in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[From packed shows to popular outdoor festivals, and other noteworthy events, there was much to see and do during an action-filled year around Chatham-Kent. Here are some of our favourite shots of 2025. Trevor Terfloth and Ellwood Shreve photos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-around-chatham-kent-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/photos-around-chatham-kent-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Look Back: Controversy surrounded stories that dominated local headlines in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a year of controversy in Chatham-Kent with homelessness, a $53 million community hub, an unexpected environmental reversal on the old Dresden dump and the resurgence of measles dominating headlines. Here is a look back at stories on these issues covered by The Chatham Daily News in 2025. HOMELESSNESS Another controversy surrounding the homelessness issue in Chatham-Kent erupted in July when residents living near the Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission learned the greenspace on the pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-look-back-controversy-surrounded-stories-that-dominated-local-headlines-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/a-look-back-controversy-surrounded-stories-that-dominated-local-headlines-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 in Review: Homelessness, hub, Dresden dump, measles made headlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a year of controversy in Chatham-Kent with homelessness, a $53-million community hub, an unexpected environmental reversal for opponents of a proposed Dresden-area landfill project and the resurgence of measles dominating headlines. Here&rsquo;s a look back at these issues covered by The Daily News in 2025:<br />
HOMELESSNESSAnother controversy surrounding the homelessness issue in Chatham-Kent erupted in July when residents living near the Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission learned green]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/2025-in-review-homelessness-hub-dresden-dump-measles-made-headlines/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/2025-in-review-homelessness-hub-dresden-dump-measles-made-headlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mural raises awareness on sexual assault, domestic violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent Health Alliance unveiled a new mural designated for the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre. Earlier this year, a public call for submissions was issued for a mural commission. Following a comprehensive review of applications, a dedicated selection committee and the Chatham-Kent Women&rsquo;s Centre chose Miranda Andrews as the commissioned artist, stated a hospital media release. The treatment centre, located within the emergency department at the Chatham site, provid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mural-raises-awareness-on-sexual-assault-domestic-violence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mural-raises-awareness-on-sexual-assault-domestic-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thamesville resident wins $9,639 on Catch the Ace CK - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thamesville resident wins $9,639 on Catch the Ace CK&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/thamesville-resident-wins-9639-on-catch-the-ace-ck-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/thamesville-resident-wins-9639-on-catch-the-ace-ck-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservation authority monitoring river levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservation authority officials are keeping an eye on river levels due to ongoing precipitation into this weekend. With temperatures hovering near zero degrees Celsius, freezing rain has fallen in many areas of the region. &ldquo;With ground conditions in a semi-frozen state, and the potential for a layer of ice across the landscape due to the freezing rain, it is not clear how much water the ground may absorb,&rdquo; the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority stated in a release. There is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/conservation-authority-monitoring-river-levels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/conservation-authority-monitoring-river-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environment Canada issues yellow freezing rain warning for region - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada issues yellow freezing rain warning for region&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/environment-canada-issues-yellow-freezing-rain-warning-for-region-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/environment-canada-issues-yellow-freezing-rain-warning-for-region-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds served free Christmas dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local Chatham restaurant was hustling and bustling on Christmas Day, with free turkey dinners served up for the community. For the second year, Quo Vadis Pizzeria provided meals onsite throughout the afternoon, and also made deliveries to those who needed it. Restaurant owner Harshana Fernando expected there would be more than 850 dinners in total. &ldquo;We were targeting 700,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I can&rsquo;t express it. It&rsquo;s amazing. A good feeling (that) we can give back to the co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/hundreds-served-free-christmas-dinner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/hundreds-served-free-christmas-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Christmas dinner serves up hundreds of meals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local Chatham restaurant was hustling and bustling on Christmas Day, with free turkey dinners served up for the community. For the second year, Quo Vadis Pizzeria provided the meals onsite throughout the afternoon, and also made deliveries to those who needed it. Restaurant owner Harshana Fernando expected there would be more than 850 dinners in total, once all was said and done. &ldquo;We were targeting 700,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I can&rsquo;t express it. It&rsquo;s amazing. A good feeling (]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-christmas-dinner-serves-up-hundreds-of-meals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-christmas-dinner-serves-up-hundreds-of-meals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk to Freedom coming to Chatham-Kent - CK News Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walk to Freedom coming to Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CK News Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/walk-to-freedom-coming-to-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/walk-to-freedom-coming-to-chatham-kent-ck-news-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freezing rain expected in Chatham-Kent on Boxing Day, yellow warning issued - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freezing rain expected in Chatham-Kent on Boxing Day, yellow warning issued&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/freezing-rain-expected-in-chatham-kent-on-boxing-day-yellow-warning-issued-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/freezing-rain-expected-in-chatham-kent-on-boxing-day-yellow-warning-issued-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deceased crows in Chatham-Kent tested positive for avian flu, pathologist says - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deceased crows in Chatham-Kent tested positive for avian flu, pathologist says&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/deceased-crows-in-chatham-kent-tested-positive-for-avian-flu-pathologist-says-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/deceased-crows-in-chatham-kent-tested-positive-for-avian-flu-pathologist-says-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead crows found in Chatham test positive for avian flu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samples of dead crows found recently in Chatham have tested positive for avian flu, according to a wildlife group investigating the matter. The birds were found in a wide area near a popular winter roost along the Thames River this past Sunday. This included a green space near the rear of the Village of the Thames retirement home on Grand Avenue West, as well as various spots on the Enbridge property on Keil Drive, such as the parking lot, near a community garden and path, and along the frozen r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dead-crows-found-in-chatham-test-positive-for-avian-flu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dead-crows-found-in-chatham-test-positive-for-avian-flu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Holiday Closures In Chatham-Kent - CKXS FM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christmas Holiday Closures In Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CKXS FM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/christmas-holiday-closures-in-chatham-kent-ckxs-fm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/christmas-holiday-closures-in-chatham-kent-ckxs-fm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deceased crows in Chatham-Kent tested positive for avian flu, pathologist says - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deceased crows in Chatham-Kent tested positive for avian flu, pathologist says&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/deceased-crows-in-chatham-kent-tested-positive-for-avian-flu-pathologist-says-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/deceased-crows-in-chatham-kent-tested-positive-for-avian-flu-pathologist-says-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deceased crows in Chatham-Kent tested positive for avian flu, pathologist says | CBC News - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deceased crows in Chatham-Kent tested positive for avian flu, pathologist says | CBC News&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/deceased-crows-in-chatham-kent-tested-positive-for-avian-flu-pathologist-says-cbc-news-cbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/deceased-crows-in-chatham-kent-tested-positive-for-avian-flu-pathologist-says-cbc-news-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday Jam for Hunger returns Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime holiday tradition will make its return this year, raising funds for two local organizations. Featuring area musicians, the Holiday Jam for Hunger takes place at Sons of Kent Brewing Company in Chatham. Proceeds go to Hope House &mdash; Mental Health Network of Chatham-Kent and Chatham Outreach for Hunger. The event started in 2004 and has continued every year since, including online in 2020 and 2021. Musician Alysson Storey has organized the jam for the past 14 years. &ldquo;All of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/holiday-jam-for-hunger-returns-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/holiday-jam-for-hunger-returns-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead crows found in Chatham-Kent, officials investigate possible avian influenza - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead crows found in Chatham-Kent, officials investigate possible avian influenza&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dead-crows-found-in-chatham-kent-officials-investigate-possible-avian-influenza-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dead-crows-found-in-chatham-kent-officials-investigate-possible-avian-influenza-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council opposes conservation merger - The Spec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent council opposes conservation merger&nbsp;&nbsp;The Spec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-opposes-conservation-merger-the-spec/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-council-opposes-conservation-merger-the-spec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead crows found in Chatham-Kent, officials investigate possible avian influenza - CP24]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead crows found in Chatham-Kent, officials investigate possible avian influenza&nbsp;&nbsp;CP24]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dead-crows-found-in-chatham-kent-officials-investigate-possible-avian-influenza-cp24/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/dead-crows-found-in-chatham-kent-officials-investigate-possible-avian-influenza-cp24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildlife health co-operative investigating deaths of crows in Chatham-Kent - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildlife health co-operative investigating deaths of crows in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wildlife-health-co-operative-investigating-deaths-of-crows-in-chatham-kent-cbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wildlife-health-co-operative-investigating-deaths-of-crows-in-chatham-kent-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gore brothers come through with another successful toy drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than a decade, two Chatham brothers have seen the generosity of the community first-hand. This year has been no exception, with Derek and Brett Gore making another large donation of toys to the Salvation Army of Chatham-Kent. The two collected empties in order to purchase toys, enough to fill a cargo van. Donors also gave them toys or money directly for the cause. &ldquo;I feel proud helping families that need it,&rdquo; Derek said while at the Salvation Army church Monday. Brett noted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gore-brothers-come-through-with-another-successful-toy-drive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gore-brothers-come-through-with-another-successful-toy-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested after Wallaceburg standoff: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two arrested after Wallaceburg standoff: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-arrested-after-wallaceburg-standoff-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-arrested-after-wallaceburg-standoff-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallaceburg investigation concludes, road reopens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the investigation in Wallaceburg which led to a road closure this afternoon has ended. The public was asked to avoid the area of Wallace Street for the incident, with multiple police vehicles, including an armoured vehicle, attending the scene. &ldquo;Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to advise the public that the police investigation in the area of Wallace Street in Wallaceburg has been resolved,&rdquo; stated a media release.&ldquo;The increased police presence has concluded an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wallaceburg-investigation-concludes-road-reopens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wallaceburg-investigation-concludes-road-reopens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested after Wallaceburg standoff: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men wanted on warrants were arrested after a Monday standoff in Wallaceburg, Chatham-Kent police say. Chatham-Kent officers, assisted by OPP and emergency response team members, went to a Wallace Street residence about 10:15 a.m., police said. Multiple police vehicles, including an armoured vehicle, were on scene. The area was secured and nearby streets closed as a precaution to ensure public and officer safety, police said. The public was asked to avoid the area. After continued communicati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-arrested-after-wallaceburg-standoff-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-arrested-after-wallaceburg-standoff-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested after Wallaceburg standoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men were arrested after a Monday standoff in Wallaceburg, Chatham-Kent police say. Members of Chatham-Kent police, with assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police and emergency response team, executed two warrants at a Wallace Street residence, arriving on scene after 10 a.m. and remaining until approximately 4 p.m. The public was asked to avoid the area during the incident to which multiple police vehicles, including an armoured vehicle, responded. The area was secured and containment wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-arrested-after-wallaceburg-standoff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/two-arrested-after-wallaceburg-standoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active investigation in Wallaceburg; public asked to avoid Wallace St.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The public is being asked by Chatham-Kent police to avoid the area of Wallace Street in Wallaceburg for an active investigation. There is an increased police presence in the area and officers are working to resolve the situation safely and peacefully, said a media release issued shortly after 2 p.m. Monday. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area and keep a safe distance, including Murray Street, Victoria Street and Bruce Street, police said. Updates will be provided as the situation e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/active-investigation-in-wallaceburg-public-asked-to-avoid-wallace-st/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/active-investigation-in-wallaceburg-public-asked-to-avoid-wallace-st/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local hockey: Cyclones in prospects games; Bluebirds on all-star team - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local hockey: Cyclones in prospects games; Bluebirds on all-star team&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-hockey-cyclones-in-prospects-games-bluebirds-on-all-star-team-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/local-hockey-cyclones-in-prospects-games-bluebirds-on-all-star-team-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildlife health co-operative investigating deaths of crows in Chatham-Kent - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildlife health co-operative investigating deaths of crows in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wildlife-health-co-operative-investigating-deaths-of-crows-in-chatham-kent-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/wildlife-health-co-operative-investigating-deaths-of-crows-in-chatham-kent-cbcca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent residents invited to share feedback on PUC governance - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent residents invited to share feedback on PUC governance&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-residents-invited-to-share-feedback-on-puc-governance-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-residents-invited-to-share-feedback-on-puc-governance-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Numerous dead crows widely scattered near roosting spot in Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Numerous dead crows were scattered about in wide area along the Thames River in Chatham Sunday near where thousands of the birds roost during the winter. Clusters of dead crows were located in a green space near the rear of the Village of the Thames retirement home on Grand Avenue West. The dead birds were also in various spots on the Enbridge Gas property on Keil Drive, including in the parking lot and near a community garden and pathway. There was a large amount of feces in the areas where the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/numerous-dead-crows-widely-scattered-near-roosting-spot-in-chatham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/numerous-dead-crows-widely-scattered-near-roosting-spot-in-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Numerous dead crows in Chatham; avian influenza testing happening soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Testing for avian influenza will soon be conducted on some of the numerous dead crows seen spread out in a wide area along the Thames River in Chatham Sunday near where thousands of the birds roost during the winter. Clusters of dead crows were located in a green space near the rear of the Village of the Thames retirement home on Grand Avenue West. The dead birds were also in various spots on the Enbridge property on Keil Drive, including in the parking lot and near a community garden and pathwa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/numerous-dead-crows-in-chatham-avian-influenza-testing-happening-soon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/numerous-dead-crows-in-chatham-avian-influenza-testing-happening-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avian flu tests planned after crow die-off in Chatham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avian flu tests will be done soon on some of the many dead crows found in a wide area near a popular winter roost along the Thames River in Chatham Sunday, a wildlife group says. Clusters of dead crows were located in a green space near the rear of the Village of the Thames retirement home on Grand Avenue West. Dead birds also appeared in various spots on the Enbridge property on Keil Drive, including in the parking lot and near a community garden and path, along with on the frozen river. There]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/avian-flu-tests-planned-after-crow-die-off-in-chatham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/avian-flu-tests-planned-after-crow-die-off-in-chatham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mural honours sexual assault and domestic violence survivors in Chatham-Kent - CTV News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mural honours sexual assault and domestic violence survivors in Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;CTV News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mural-honours-sexual-assault-and-domestic-violence-survivors-in-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/mural-honours-sexual-assault-and-domestic-violence-survivors-in-chatham-kent-ctv-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food for Thought: Searching for the Christmas Star]]></title><description><![CDATA[In my column, I try to highlight important areas of agriculture and how they affect our daily lives. Today, I would like to share a true story that happened to me many years ago. I trust this story, which I bring each year at this time, will add a special meaning to your Christmas celebration. It was Christmas Eve 1972. Four&nbsp;good&nbsp;friends and I were on a mission. We had decided that after our Christmas Eve service at Victoria Avenue United Church in Chatham, we would go in search of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/food-for-thought-searching-for-the-christmas-star/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/food-for-thought-searching-for-the-christmas-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man arrested on warrant, charged with obstruction - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham-Kent man arrested on warrant, charged with obstruction&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-arrested-on-warrant-charged-with-obstruction-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/chatham-kent-man-arrested-on-warrant-charged-with-obstruction-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runaway pony’s brief escape in Chatham-Kent, Ont., ends in adoption - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Runaway pony&rsquo;s brief escape in Chatham-Kent, Ont., ends in adoption&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/runaway-ponys-brief-escape-in-chatham-kent-ont-ends-in-adoption-cbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/runaway-ponys-brief-escape-in-chatham-kent-ont-ends-in-adoption-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman injured in clash; man charged: Chatham-Kent police - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woman injured in clash; man charged: Chatham-Kent police&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-injured-in-clash-man-charged-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-injured-in-clash-man-charged-chatham-kent-police-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman injured in clash; man charged: Chatham-Kent police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman suffered injuries during a clash and a man has been arrested, said Chatham-Kent police. A man was clashing with a 61-year-old woman from Wallaceburg at a residence in Wallaceburg on Wednesday shortly after 3 a.m., police said. The woman sustained multiple injuries that required medical assistancet, said police. A 62-year-old Wallaceburg man is charged with assault causing bodily arm and assault causing bodily harm by choking, police saidMan arrested after repeated disruptions caused at b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-injured-in-clash-man-charged-chatham-kent-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/woman-injured-in-clash-man-charged-chatham-kent-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peanut, the pony found wandering in Chatham has new home, big brother]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life is turning out quite well for Peanut the pony, after it was recently found wandering in Chatham. In less than a week, the little fella has gone from being lost to having a loving home, a big brother and even its own blanket. Chatham-Kent Animal Control received a call on Sunday at 5 a.m. regarding a pony &ldquo;at-large&rdquo; within Chatham, said a media release. Animal control officer Chris LeClair was helped by a local horse enthusiast to safely impound Peanut, marking the first time the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/peanut-the-pony-found-wandering-in-chatham-has-new-home-big-brother/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/peanut-the-pony-found-wandering-in-chatham-has-new-home-big-brother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilberts: A look back at 20th-century Chatham-Kent Christmases - Chatham Daily News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gilberts: A look back at 20th-century Chatham-Kent Christmases&nbsp;&nbsp;Chatham Daily News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gilberts-a-look-back-at-20th-century-chatham-kent-christmases-chatham-daily-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/gilberts-a-look-back-at-20th-century-chatham-kent-christmases-chatham-daily-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free skates taking place in Dresden, Wallaceburg &amp; across Chatham-Kent - Sydenham Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free skates taking place in Dresden, Wallaceburg &amp; across Chatham-Kent&nbsp;&nbsp;Sydenham Current]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-skates-taking-place-in-dresden-wallaceburg-amp-across-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/free-skates-taking-place-in-dresden-wallaceburg-amp-across-chatham-kent-sydenham-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runaway pony’s brief escape in Chatham-Kent, Ont., ends in adoption - cbc.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Runaway pony&rsquo;s brief escape in Chatham-Kent, Ont., ends in adoption&nbsp;&nbsp;cbc.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/runaway-ponys-brief-escape-in-chatham-kent-ont-ends-in-adoption-cbcca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/chatham-kent/runaway-ponys-brief-escape-in-chatham-kent-ont-ends-in-adoption-cbcca/</guid></item></channel></rss>