Reflecting on our treasures
It’s true that we always seem to take for granted the things that are in our own backyard.
For instance, how many people in Chatham-Kent...
What’s it gonna take? Teamwork!
Often when there is a falling out between two parties, bringing everyone back to the table and achieving a positive outcome is difficult.
In Chatham-Kent,...
OPINION: Local matters
Editor’s note: The Chatham Voice usually runs only editorials of a local focus, ones penned by staff at this newspaper. This is an exception...
Thank you
As we close out 2015 and prepare for 2016, we at the Voice would like to take the time to say thank you for...
OPINION: We can do better
Imagine, if you will, a homeless shelter in Prestancia, perhaps at the location of Ecole Sainte Marie on Dale Drive.
Now, imagine seeing homeless encampments...
Local focus required
If you read last week’s editorial, “Mythbusters,” you know we’re not believers that creation of jobs should be the main function of the mayor’s...
COLUMN: Sears vs. Civic Centre, a tale of the tape
When will Chatham-Kent council decide on the future home of the brain centre of municipal operations?
Bruce McAllister, general manager of development services, said the...
OPINION: Who is telling the truth?
The issue of the proposed York1 recycling and landfill proposal near Dresden is quickly becoming one of credibility.
At a March 1 public meeting, York1...
OPINION: Help get ’er done!
Two weeks.
Eleven events.
A goal of $500,000.
It sounds crazy, right?
Not when you have people such as Mike Genge, Lisa Caron, Kevin Owen, Erin Genge and...
When you can’t escape
In the interest of full disclosure for those reading this, I am one of three male board members on the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre.
It wasn’t...
