Summer kicks off in high gear
Some of the best Chatham-Kent has to offer was on display last weekend. From Tilbury to Thamesville, there was something for everyone’s taste.
The weekend...
In Wynne we trust?
For political shock value, it will be difficult to top the Liberals’ stunning provincial victory last week.
It was almost universally expected Ontarians would elect...
Sophia’s gift
I never met Sophia Vlasman.
That doesn’t stop me from thanking her for what she’s done for me, for you and for our community.
Sophia was...
Your cynicism is killing you
In one week Ontarians head to the polls, but the real issue isn’t in whom you vote for, it’s whether you bother to vote...
Ontario’s big race
Media pundits (we’re among them) are fond of referring to elections as horse races.
There are more than a few similarities. The contestants run in...
Private deal could save jail
We understand and share Chatham Coun. Doug Sulman’s wish to see the former Chatham Jail preserved, but it will take more than good intentions...
Police probe merits mentioning
The news that the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating mayor Randy Hope and Chatham-Kent administration for breach of trust allegations is a cause for...
Budget leads to ballots
The election no one doubted was coming finally has a date. Ontarians head to the polls June 12.
It was a foregone conclusion Tim Hudak’s...
God, lesser beings and elections
I was driving past the site of the former Victoria Avenue United Church during one of our cold, drizzly days last week when a...
Blenheim’s got it right
At a time when it seems people will complain about anything (short of taking meaningful action), the Blenheim BIA and some local politicians are...
