UPDATE: Crews battle two fires across CK

Firefighters in Chatham-Kent had a busy start to the week with two unrelated fires less than 24 hours apart.

Tax incentive approved for new Riverview Drive apartments

Owners of a new apartment building set for construction in Chatham will be getting a tax break on the property.

CK police briefs – Tuesday, March 2, 2021

An 18-year-old Chatham man is facing an impaired driving charge after he allegedly drove a vehicle off the road and into a hydro pole.

Virtual Polar Plunge triples provincial fundraising goal

Special Olympics Ontario will be getting a big funding boost this year thanks to the 2021 Freezin for a Reason Polar Plunge, despite the event being held online this year.

Chatham “sex predator” sentenced to maximum time in penitentiary

A convicted child molester from Chatham has been sentenced to five years in a penitentiary after pleading guilty to multiple counts of sexual assault that occurred many years ago.

Melting snow, high water levels on Sydenham River prompt flood watch

Warm temperatures over the weekend have caused a lot of snow to melt in the region which may lead to flooding in several areas, however, freezing temperatures overnight should slow the melting process.

UPDATE: COVID-19 vaccinations for elderly continue

The medical officer of health for Chatham-Kent is reporting that this weekend’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic for residents 80 years of age and over went really well.

Local cannabis chain eyes slow and steady expansion approach

The first locally owned cannabis dispensary in Chatham-Kent is expanding.

CK police briefs – Monday, March 1, 2021

A Tilbury woman has been charged after she allegedly refused to leave someone’s home when she overstayed her welcome.

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Councillor pushes for municipal cost-saving solutions

A Chatham-Kent councillor is hoping the municipality can better examine ways to save some money without cutting corners.

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