Paul Pedro

Paul is a news reporter and anchor, and has worked at several radio stations across Southern Ontario including Toronto, Oshawa, Windsor and Chatham. He graduated from Radio Broadcasting at Humber College in 1997. Email him at ppedro@blackburnradio.com. Follow him on Twitter: @PaulPedroNews

Essex County Library workers rally at the Civic Centre in Essex while on strike on July 7, 2016. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)

2016 Library Strike Savings Stay In Reserves

In a 7-5 vote, Essex County Councillors have agreed to use $790,000 saved in last year’s library strike to upgrade library branches.

Local Health Unit Has Two Beach Warnings This Week

Two of the ten beaches in Windsor-Essex have warnings posted this week.

A Windsor police cruiser, September 1 2014. (Photo by Adelle Loiselle.)

A Rental Scam Is Making The Rounds In Windsor

Windsor police are warning the public about a rental scam.

Photo courtesy of ontariohumanrights.net

Former CK Man Scores Huge Victory Against WSIB

Former Chatham resident David Lawson has won a major Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario decision against the WSIB.

The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Grand Ave W in Chatham (Photo by Jake Kislinsky).

ONA: Recent Nursing Cuts At CKHA Put Services At Risk

The Ontario Nurses’ Association says recent nursing cuts at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance will hurt patient care.

The ‘Community Hub Tour’ Goes To Wheatley Tuesday Night

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent continues its information sessions on “Community Hubs” this week.

A Blenheim man has restored a 1897 fire steam engine from Dawson City, Yukon. July 17, 2017. (Photo by Paul Pedro)

CK Craftsmanship Will Soon Be On Display In Yukon

A Blenheim man has restored a 1897 fire steam engine from Dawson City, Yukon.

Police Briefs – Monday July 17, 2017

OPP looking for 28-year-old man after he drove through several farmer’s fields to get away from police north of Dresden.

Fifth Street Bridge. (Courtesy of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent)

Pedestrians Being Warned To Stop Using Bridge

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is reminding the public that the Fifth St Bridge is closed to all traffic including pedestrians.

CK Home Sales Since January Break Record

Home sales in Chatham-Kent have broken a record