Tag: ChathamKent
Fit for a king: Giant outdoor chess boards coming to Chatham-Kent
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent and a Tilbury company are taking a gambit with two human-sized chess and checker sets in hopes they will promote community engagement. The sets will come…
Chatham-Kent youth facing weapon charges in Leamington school incident
A Chatham-Kent youth is accused of bringing a weapon to a classroom, says Leamington OPP. OPP investigated an alleged weapons occurrence in Leamington on Thursday, which led to the 17-year-old…
Woman faces weapon, drug charges: Chatham-Kent police
A woman faces weapon and drug charges after a clash at a Chatham home, Chatham-Kent police say. Officers responding to a disturbance at a Tweedsmuir Avenue home learned that a…
Chatham-Kent gets nearly $1.7M in casino revenue for fiscal year
Chatham-Kent received nearly $1.7 million during the latest fiscal year for hosting Gateway’s Cascades Casino in Chatham. During Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.’s 2023 fiscal year, running April 1, 2022,…
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance welcomes new psychiatrist
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance announced the addition of a new physician. Dr. Sunday Adewuyi has joined the department of psychiatry. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Adewuyi to our medical team,”…
Keen on a Blenheim dog park? Chatham-Kent wants to hear from you
Residents interested in seeing a dog off-leash recreational area in Blenheim are encouraged to put their names forward this month. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is inviting expressions of interest from…
Chatham-Kent Hike for Hospice raises over $150K
More than 600 participants helped this year’s Chatham-Kent Hike for Hospice raise more than $150,000 for end-of-life care, organizers say. People could hike Mud Creek Trail throughout last week, or…
Chatham-Kent home sales strong despite decline from previous year
The Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors says home sales continue to rise above long-term averages, even as new listings continue to decline. The number of homes sold through the MLS system…
Celebrate CK in May: Chatham-Kent launching historical plaque program
To help commemorate the area’s heritage, Chatham-Kent is launching an historical plaque program. The municipality is collaborating with the Chatham-Kent Heritage Network, which is comprised of historical and heritage groups,…
Chatham-Kent council OK’s greenhouse light control bylaw
News Local News In an effort to reduce area light pollution, Chatham-Kent is moving ahead with a greenhouse lighting bylaw. Published May 01, 2023 • 1 minute read A farmhouse…