Natalia Vega

Natalia graduated with honours from the Journalism - Print and Broadcast program at Humber College in 2016. In addition to her role as a reporter at Blackburn News, she is an afternoon news anchor. You can hear her on CFCO, CKSY and CKUE. Email her at nvega@blackburnradio.com. Follow her on Twitter: @NataliaV_News

Deputation process changes for electronic council meetings

With Chatham-Kent Council meetings now being held electronically, some slight changes are being made to the deputation process.

CK receives grant for maintenance along the Great Trail

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has received a $2,000 grant from a 2020 Spring Clean-up program along the Great Trail.

CK rallies to make hand sanitizer

Showing that there’s no shortage of kindness during an international crisis, several local businesses and community members are stepping up to help frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Student nutrition programs to continue offering support

Although kids are not at school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nutrition programs that make sure children have full bellies throughout the year are still in place.

COVID-19 sparks burn ban

Recreational burn permits are suspended, effective immediately.

CK’s first COVID-19 patient gets the all clear

It’s good news for a man in his 50’s, who was identified as Chatham-Kent’s first confirmed case of COVID-19.

UPDATE: No injuries reported in Chatham fire

Damage is estimated at $180,000 after a fire sparked at a home in Chatham on Monday morning.

‘We will get through this’ CK highlights efforts during pandemic

Chatham-Kent’s Director of Economic Development is hoping to provide some positivity surrounding essential businesses in the midst of a pandemic that has otherwise had negative impacts.

COVID-19 prompts changes to non-urgent care at LHSC

The London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is implementing further reductions in non-urgent care, in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 and preserve resources as the number of confirmed cases continues to rise.

CK police briefs – Sunday, March 29, 2020

Chatham-Kent police are investigating a break-in where over $500 worth of “adult-based items” were stolen from a business on St. Clair Street in Chatham.