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Blair Andrews has close to three decades of media experience as a writer and broadcaster. His freelance articles have been published in many local, provincial and national publications.
He moved to Chatham in 1997 to be the network news director of the Ontario AgRadio Network. The Chatham-based company syndicated farm radio programs to several radio stations across the province.
Blair received two gold awards from the Canadian Farm Writers Federation for radio news reporting during his tenure.
Before moving to Chatham, he was the morning news announcer on CFOS-AM in Owen Sound. He also worked at radio stations in Welland and Tillsonburg.
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Oct 9, 13 •
1386 Views • Feature Story, Local News • Blair Andrews • 10 Comments
A debate on the merits of a policy versus a bylaw took centre stage as the contentious tree-cutting issue was back before Chatham-Kent council Tuesday night. A staff report with recommendations to help preserve the forest cover in the municipality was up for...
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Sep 26, 13 •
666 Views • Feature Story, Local News • Blair Andrews • No Comments
The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission has given general manager Tom Kissner the go-ahead to find a long-term solution to the discoloured water problem in Chatham. At Thursday’s meeting of the PUC, the commissioners approved Kissner’s recommendation...
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Sep 23, 13 •
1226 Views • Feature Story, Local News • Blair Andrews • No Comments
Chatham-Kent Police Const. Stan Blonde pleaded guilty to a charge of discreditable conduct at a Police Services Act hearing Sept. 23 in Chatham. As a result, Robert Strathdee, a retired Toronto Police Superintendent, imposed a penalty that demotes Blonde to...
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Sep 11, 13 •
372 Views • Feature Story, Local News • Blair Andrews • No Comments
The C-K Table is back with more events this year to give people a chance to experience some of Chatham-Kent’s finest food and to see it how it’s produced. In addition to a gala dinner, the organizers have expanded the event to include a second day of...
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Aug 27, 13 •
691 Views • Feature Story, Local News • Blair Andrews • No Comments
The Ontario Debt Clock tour rolled into Chatham Tuesday afternoon, stopping in front of the Civic Centre on King Street West. The debt clock, which displays Ontario’s provincial debt at $257 billion and ticking higher, is used by the Canadian Taxpayers...
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Aug 27, 13 •
705 Views • Feature Story, Local News • Blair Andrews • No Comments
The French catholic school board is sporting a new name and logo. The board will now be known as Conseil scolaire catholique Providence. The new name was unveiled Monday at several board offices, including the one at Pain Court. Speaking from the board’s...
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Aug 22, 13 •
977 Views • Feature Story, Life • Blair Andrews • 4 Comments
Two Chatham women who have conquered obesity and poor health are ready to take on the Chatham-Kent Amazing Race. Cindy Browning and Renee Phillip, both healthcare professionals, have entered Saturday’s competition as “Slim Pickens.” The name reflects a...
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Aug 20, 13 •
422 Views • Feature Story, Local News • Blair Andrews • No Comments
A conflict of interest claim by former mayoral candidate Ian McLarty against Chatham-Kent Mayor Randy Hope will now be heard on Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. The date was set during a brief session Aug. 20 in Chatham. A back-up date of Jan. 7 was also scheduled. Neither...
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Aug 15, 13 •
1452 Views • Feature Story, Local News • Blair Andrews • 4 Comments
Local farmer Paul Spence is making a name for himself in local food circles as a culinary farmer. In fact, his name appears right on the menu beside a chicken entrée at The Only On King, a high-end restaurant in downtown London. Spence’s deal to supply the...
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Aug 15, 13 •
767 Views • Arts, Feature Story • Blair Andrews • No Comments
Conner Stirling would love to bring his passion for making movies to his hometown some day. The fourth-year film student at Humber College in Toronto and IMAX intern knows there’s a long road ahead, but he takes a big step when he returns to school next...
