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Jul 7, 20 •
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Tax hikes or service cuts loom otherwise Mayors from across the province – including Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff – called out today to the Ontario and federal government to deliver move financial support to municipalities hamstrung by the COVID-19...
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Jul 3, 20 •
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By Bruce Corcoran Regional Rotarians are in the process of fundraising for masks for area hospitals, and the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has already benefitted to the tune of $27,622 as a result. Don “Sparky” Leonard, regional governor for Rotary...
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Jul 2, 20 •
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C-K’s Small Business Recovery Grant open for applications Jenna Cocullo, Local Journalism Initiative There is no word yet on when Stage 3 of Ontario’s reopening strategy will commence, according to Chatham-Kent’s medical officer of health. At a...
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Jul 2, 20 •
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By Bruce Corcoran In an effort to help improve seniors’ mental health during COVID-19 isolation, several organizations have banded together to allow students to virtually adopt a grandparent. The United Way of Chatham-Kent, in partnership with CK Public...
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Jun 30, 20 •
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As was the case with so many other charity events, COVID-19 threw this year’s Hike for Hospice a curveball. Organizers may not have hit a grand slam, but it’s pretty clear they homered, raising more than $79,000. The annual fundraiser for the Chatham-Kent...
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Jun 29, 20 •
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Colby repeats call to decriminalize recreational narcotics Jenna Cocullo, Local Journalism Initiative Chatham-Kent has seen an increased number of emergency room visits and emergency service (EMS) calls related to opioid overdoses during the COVID-19...
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Jun 29, 20 •
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Chatham-Kent Health officials will be adding drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinics in three towns following the success seen at the Wallaceburg mobile testing sites. Throughout the month of July, Tilbury, Blenheim and Thamesville will host drive-thru clinics....
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Jun 29, 20 •
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The buildings may still be closed to the public for now, but Chatham and Wallaceburg’s libraries are now offering curbside pickup. Library staff say the pickup service is by appointment only. In the near future, CKPL will expand curbside service to...
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Jun 25, 20 •
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Advocate wants to see more done to help migrant workers Jenna Cocullo, Local Journalism Initiative Chatham-Kent’s medical officer of health and the province announced a new plan to keep migrant workers safe during the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Jun 25, 20 •
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St. Andrew’s Residence officials wanted to do their part to continue to keep both seniors and their friends who utilize Meals on Wheels safe during the length of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to keep their clients safe, volunteers recently delivered...
