The right thing to do
Chatham-Kent council’s decision Monday to approve funding for a proposed hospice is an example of democracy in action.
It was messy, occasionally loud, and wandered...
Too important to fail?
“Too Big to Fail” was a book and later a movie about how the American government bailed out U.S. banks because not to do...
Nothing average about average
There are times we may be tempted to look at all of the issues in the world, shrug and develop a “What can I...
Hospice issue needs your input
At its Nov. 25 meeting, Chatham-Kent council will consider providing funds for a hospice.
Chatham Coun. Derek Robertson is requesting that council agree to match...
They can’t hear you
The mass resignation of the active communities’ steering committee last week is a sign of a growing rift between Chatham-Kent Council and those it...
Put the brakes on Drive Clean
If there’s one thing government loves even more than getting your money, it’s keeping it.
A case in point is the provincial government’s Drive Clean...
Bylaw or bust
We’re going to find out very shortly if Chatham-Kent council has the courage to learn from its mistakes regarding woodlot management.
Next Monday, council will...
Why are you here?
You shouldn’t be reading this – especially our print edition.
Newspapers were supposed to have been eliminated by that new thing called the World Wide...
The refuge of cowards
When the Downtown Chatham BIA secured a full sponsorship for its Santa Claus Parade, the news was greeted by most as positive.
The commitment of...
Community spirit time of the year
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If the best things in life are free, then this year’s version of FireFest has to be listed as one of the best things.
The...
