OPINION: Pretty petty
Yes, Chatham-Kent has its share of petty crime. The majority of these are crimes of opportunity – people with addictions and other issues seeking...
OPINION: Offer solutions
They can’t be swept under the rug.
It’s very clear too few people in Chatham-Kent take our burgeoning homeless issue seriously.
Sure, we all have seen...
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...
OPINION: All Star snub
It’s only a provincial championship. What’s the big deal?
That may very well be the mindset of the committee that once again snubbed the 1934...
OPINION: Divided we fall
Once again, we are a nation divided.
Misinformation through social media can be crushing.
We have long thrived as a country with a division of ideals,...
Accountability means trust
Last week’s story about the pay increase of Chatham-Kent Children’s Services CEO at a time when the agency is laying off staff and cutting...
Present and accounted for?
The release of Chatham-Kent council attendance records this week will undoubtedly spark more than a little debate around the horseshoe of power at the...
Help deter criminal activity
Whether it’s one of those momentary blips or the beginning of a long-term trend, our community has witnessed a number of violent criminal incidents...
OPINION: Food banks need our support
The Gift rolled through on Saturday, with volunteers accepting donations galore from the giving hearts of the people of Chatham-Kent.
But we’re not done. Not...
OPINION: Have you relaxed?
Did Feb. 17 feel any different for you?
We aren’t talking about the freezing rain, ice pellets and horizontal snow. This is about the relaxation...