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Apr 25, 19 •
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The recent decision of the Chatham-Kent municipal integrity commissioner that stated a former councilor contravened the municipal Code of Conduct by going to senior management with a concern from a constituent seems confusing and contradictory. One would...
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Apr 17, 19 •
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Giving kids a chance to play and grow into strong adults is an admirable goal of the C-K YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. In an era when electronic devices are king for anyone under 30, but especially school-age children, there is a huge need for access to...
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Apr 10, 19 •
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As a parent of a teen trying to decide what she wants to do with the rest of her life, I’ve realized I am incredibly thankful not to be a teen in 2019. The pressure our teens are under to choose a career by at least Grade 11 – so they can pick the courses...
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Apr 10, 19 •
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The student walk-out recently at Chatham high schools to protest provincial government changes to education has brought out the cynics in force, and it is somewhat insulting to the teens involved. Was every student that participated in the walk-out...
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Apr 3, 19 •
0 Views • Feature Story, Viewpoint • Bruce Corcoran • No Comments
Forgive us if we still pinch ourselves when dealing with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. When the province appointed a supervisor for the CHKA several years ago, Rob Devitt, he wanted to meet with the media to be open an honest on developments at the...
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Mar 28, 19 •
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With the government announcement dissolving Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) boards, ahead of the passing of Bill 74 – The People’s Health Care Act, there is a perception the government is moving too fast and with a lack of public consultation....
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Mar 20, 19 •
0 Views • Feature Story, Viewpoint • Bruce Corcoran • No Comments
It’s fitting that just after we adjust our clocks to Daylight Savings Time, when we have more sunlight later in the day, that the light is shone on the $100,000 public service earners in the province. Provincially funded organizations and municipalities...
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Mar 13, 19 •
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It is an undisputed truth that Chatham-Kent has some of the most generous people around. All you need is to give people a person, family, charity or cause to get behind and Chathamites will come out in droves to help. Our community is lucky enough to have an...
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Mar 6, 19 •
0 Views • Feature Story, Viewpoint • Bruce Corcoran • No Comments
The debate currently underway on the wisdom of constructing a new arena facility or upgrading the current Memorial and Erickson arenas is one that is rife with questions, including the big one – can Chatham-Kent taxpayers afford it? Items for consideration...
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Feb 27, 19 •
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There are certain things that journalists love to see, no matter what medium from which you might be sharing news. One is that a story you write informs the public on a topic in which they might or should have interest. It’s great to hear feedback from...
