2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (894+ words) Following a wave of community support during the month-long Period Promise Campaign, United Way Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent successfully hosted its first Period Promise Social Celebration at The Match Eatery & Public House. The event brought together residents, businesses, labour unions, and community…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (337+ words) Thea Givair came to Chatham specifically to take part in a local high school's Transportation Technology class. She leaves having won an award and illustrating collaboration. Givair, an exchange student from Belgium, chose John Mc Gregor Secondary School (JMSS) for…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (565+ words) By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Homelessness, jobs and the economy, property taxes and housing affordability are top of mind for residents in Chatham-Kent. That's according to a Nanos Research survey released at a recent Housing Affordability Summit. Held…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (836+ words) By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As the municipality prepares to go to court to fight the York1 landfill project Sept. 21, the bid to "Defend Dresden" grinds on. But there's little information about the project's scope, uncertainty about what's required…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (641+ words) By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Housing starts could be getting a boost in Chatham-Kent if council agrees to wipe out development charges for a three-year period. That's the hope of Mayor Darrin Canniff who put the idea forward…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (165+ words) For folks in northeast Chatham who were without power today, Entegrus reports significant storm damage from last night has led to longer-than-expected times to get power restored to customers. As of 4: 30 p. m. , 43 customers remained without power, according to Entegrus. It's anticipated…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (100+ words) Fire gutted a garage on Grande River Line Wednesday evening. Crews from both Chatham fire stations got the call about 6: 30 p. m. for a report of a fire at 7631 Grande River Line. They arrived to see flames pouring out of the open…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (271+ words) By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A public information session outlining the municipality's next steps to defend Dresden against the proposed York1 landfill project is set for June 24 at the Ken Houston Agricultural Centre arena. According to a municipal media…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (184+ words) When it comes to raising money for Chatham-Kent Hospice, a group of volunteers are doing some heavy lifting. Thanks to their efforts in the recent "Lifting for Life" event, a total of $32, 000 was raised for end-of-life care. Held at Performance…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (545+ words) By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Rev. Wilson Eyong says his journey to Chatham is divinely inspired. The newly minted pastor recently took over the leadership of Chatham's First Presbyterian Church, left vacant when Rev. Mike Maroney retired 20 months…...