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York1 precedent " Why Ontario's municipalities must stand together
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (291+ words) The York1 landfill saga playing out in Dresden has evolved into something far more dangerous than a local zoning dispute. By passing Bill 5, the provincial government has systematically lowered the bar for environmental responsibility, setting a dangerous precedent that threatens everyday…...
Ontario can approve York1s plans for Dresden dump site "at any time
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (1363+ words) The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is investing resources to prevent a Toronto-area company from reopening a former dump on the edge of Dresden, but its efforts could be for naught if the Ontario government exerts its power. Municipal officials held a…...
CK Votes: Kyle Carter running for council in Ward 3 North East Kent
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (329+ words) Chatham Daily News Why are you running for council? For the past 15 years, I have proudly called Thamesville home. From the day I arrived, I felt welcomed, supported, and safe. What stood out most was the incredible sense of community…...
Chatham's do Forno named to Portuguese Canadian Walk of Fame
2+ week, 2+ day ago (277+ words) Antonio do Forno, who was a tireless worker the Portuguese Canadian community, has been inducted into the Portuguese Canadian Walk of Fame. Antonio do Forno, who worked tirelessly for the Portuguese Canadian community in Chatham and beyond all his life,…...
Chatham-Kent Barnstormers lose all-star catcher Mitsuki Fukuda
2+ week, 2+ day ago (673+ words) Chatham-Kent Barnstormers president and manager Dom Dinelle has mixed emotions saying goodbye to all-star catcher Mitsuki Fukuda. Dinelle doesn't like losing the fan favourite to the Frontier League's Ottawa Titans, but he's glad Fukuda is getting a well-earned opportunity in…...
Council OK's $500 K design tender for supportive housing
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (447+ words) Councillors voted to move ahead with a design tender for supportive housing at the current Meadow Park long-term care facility. After debating a motion to reconsider, Chatham-Kent councillors voted to proceed with a design tender for supportive housing at the…...
Wheatley Sharks welcome back Kyle Quick as head coach
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (293+ words) Former Wheatley Omstead Sharks forward Kyle Quick has rejoined his hometown team as its new head coach. "(He) returns with a strong connection to the organization and a passion for developing players," the Sharks said in a statement. "He brings…...
Gilberts: The disaster staycation tour a suggested day trip in area
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (397+ words) On Easter Monday, Jim suggested that we take a drive and his suggested destination was a place we have been to a few times before. What caused the plane to go down on Oct. 30, 1941 around 10 p. m. was never ascertained but everyone…...
Be wary of tracking devices used in vehicle thefts: C-K Crime Stoppers
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (407+ words) The secret use of tracking devices to help thieves steal vehicles is being reported by police in several jurisdictions across Ontario and Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is reminding residents to be vigilant. The small devices, which can be magnetically attached, enable…...
Chatham-Kent to consider consultant for homelessness, encampments
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (526+ words) To help provide a different perspective, Chatham-Kent could soon enlist a consultant to take a closer look at the municipality's homelessness situation and encampment response. Chatham Coun. Michael Bondy entered a successful motion during Monday's meeting asking staff for a…...