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May 15, 19 •
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If you have an unhappy teen in Chatham-Kent, this might be why: Rondeau Provincial Park is closed to campers for the May long weekend. The park is traditionally flooded by teenagers over the Victoria Day weekend, but this year, park officials say it’s just...
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Feb 13, 19 •
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With the flooding disaster of 2018 still fresh in the minds of people in Chatham-Kent, the recent ice jam and dike breech definitely raised some heart rates along with the waterway. Knowing what can happen when there is an ice jam downriver, municipal...
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Feb 7, 19 •
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This from the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority: Last night an ice jam formed downstream of the city of Chatham. It caused water levels in the city to rise rapidly through the night. The LTVCA is now operating the 6th Street Dam and Pumping Station....
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Sep 4, 18 •
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Good news for this spring’s flood victims, as the due date for applications for the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program (DRAO) has been extended to Oct. 15. The “Activation Area” has also been expanded, according to the office of...
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Aug 1, 18 •
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The administrative offices of Community Living Chatham-Kent are closed today and Thursday due to flooding. Officials say Tuesday evening’s heavy rain proved too much for the roof drains on the Riverview Drive building, resulting in water pouring into some...
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Mar 14, 18 •
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs personnel hosted two meetings with the public last week to explain who qualifies for assistance from the province, and for what. They also let people know they have until July 3 to apply for assistance. Sessions took place in...
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Feb 28, 18 •
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Officials from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs are visiting Chatham-Kent today assessing how flood-damaged properties may be covered under Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontario. Although the program has not yet been activated, residents and...
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Feb 25, 18 •
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The Thames River in Chatham reached its peak at 5.25 metres (17 feet) above normal Saturday night at 9 p.m. and floodwaters remain at or above the banks in many areas. Flooding was reported in some downtown businesses and approximately 13 individuals,...
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Feb 24, 18 •
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Although floodwaters continue to rise in the Thames River, the rate of the increase has slowed slightly. The Thames River peaked at 7 a.m. this morning in Thamesville with street flooding lower than anticipated. Current projections call for the river to...
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Mar 18, 15 •
0 Views • Feature Story, Local News • Bruce Corcoran • No Comments
For the second straight year, the spring thaw has been kind to Chatham. After a weekend where a flood warning was issued for feeder creeks into the Thames River, Jason Wintermute of the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) said Wednesday...
