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Mar 18, 20 •
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By Bruce Corcoran Two Chatham-Kent charities are asking people to jump off a tall building for them in June. The Children’s Treatment Centre (CTC) Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chatham-Kent are partnering this year to hold “Over the Edge”...
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Mar 18, 20 •
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By Jenna Cocullo CKRecreation is looking to hear from Chatham-Kent residents on their swimming habits at municipal pools. The municipal organization launched a survey recently to better understand community needs and opportunities when it comes to swimming...
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Mar 18, 20 •
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No time for contingency plans By Jenna Cocullo Local soup kitchens and food banks are having a tough time feeding those in need of a meal, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, the Government of Ontario declared a state of emergency banning all bars and...
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Mar 17, 20 •
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The nomination process is open for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s 2020 seniors awards. Municipal officials said this is an opportunity to thank our older adults and seniors and celebrate their achievements during Senior Month in June. The purpose of...
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Mar 17, 20 •
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Deanna Rutherford, a 34-year old self-employed woman, won $50,000 recently through Instant Bingo. She said she found out about her win with friends. “I got three lines right away and thought that this was a lucky ticket! When I uncovered the fourth line, I...
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Mar 11, 20 •
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The United Way of Chatham-Kent (UWOCK) is changing how operations are run in Wallaceburg, and will close its office there as of April 1. Services will be delivered through an outreach model, meeting people and partners where they are located, according...
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Mar 10, 20 •
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Making the most of tragedy, Derrick Tennant is coming to Chatham March 12 as part of the Up Standing Comedy tour. A brain surgery limited the use of his left side. But Tennant loves life and continues to “look on the RIGHT side” of things. Organizers say...
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Mar 4, 20 •
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Back by popular demand, the Southwestern Ontario Boat & Recreation Show will return to the Bradley Centre on March 13-15. The second annual show hits the centre a week after the Chatham Indoor Car Show. While both events showcase product from dealers, the...
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Mar 4, 20 •
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Even though it has not been a bad winter, many of us are pining for spring and summer. Reader Ramesh Krishna Kumar Rema sent us these images of Mud Creek, looking northwest from Sylvestre Drive in Chatham. While winter has its beauty, summer has its vibrancy...
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Mar 4, 20 •
0 Views • Feature Story, Life • Sarah Schofield • No Comments
The line-up was out the door for Wimpy’s first Charity Dinner held at the diner’s Grand Avenue West location on Feb. 25. With more than 15 employees, and about nine volunteers on hand to help serve and co-ordinate the free meal, this is a tradition that...
