Troubling signs for C-K
Evidence that our community desperately needs economic stimulus came from some unusual sources recently.
Last Friday, the Chatham-Kent United Way announced it fell 15% short...
Passion and Logic
It took two years, four public meetings, and loads of perseverance but Wallaceburg will keep the Snye River as its source of drinking water.
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...
Give where you live
What makes Chatham-Kent such a special place to live?
Sure, we’ve got some great beaches, some mild winters, and live in close proximity to the...
OPINION: Round we go
The idea that council believes installing a roundabout at the intersection of Queen’s Line and Merlin Road is the safest way to improve that...
OPINION: Time to support local journalism
Every week about 30 million newspapers are delivered across Canada. More than four out of five people in Canada read newspaper content each week. Why do...
Ban needs less bite
The Private Members Bill from MPP Rick Nicholls to lift the ban on ownership of pit bull breed dogs is one that, if done...
OPINION: Decision in council’s hands
Three months’ docked pay.
That’s the recommendation from the municipality’s Integrity Commissioner in penalty for the actions of North Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville.
Some will say...
10-7
Policing has made great technological strides over the past three decades. Using DNA to help identify suspects has become more widespread, for example, while...
Unaffordable problem
Not all problems can be solved by throwing money at them, but the current affordable housing crisis in Chatham-Kent would benefit from an influx...
