Two fires across Chatham-Kent in 24 hours

By Allanah Wills on November 10, 2018

Fire crews in CK were busy overnight as two fires engulfed homes less than six hours apart.

Crosses set up at the CKSS Remembrance Day ceremony honouring the soldiers who sacrificed their lives fighting for Canada. November 9, 2018. (Photo by Greg Higgins)

CKSS honours anniversary of the end of the First World War

By Greg Higgins on November 10, 2018

A local high school held its Remembrance Day ceremony with a focus on soldiers from Chatham-Kent who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Chatham-Kent Hispanic Community performing at a Diverse City event. (Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent Immigration Partnership via Facebook)

Chatham-Kent hosting 3rd Annual Diverse City Party

By Matt Weverink on November 10, 2018

Hundreds of local residents are expected to flock to the Canadian Belgium Dutch Club in Wallaceburg Saturday afternoon to celebrate diversity and social inclusion.

Photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / sly5800

Living wage in CK sees slight increase

By Natalia Vega on November 10, 2018

The living wage in Chatham-Kent has gone up 2.9% from previous years.

Drivers side of CK Police cruiser. (Photo by Greg Higgins)

CK police introduce new scholarship program

By Greg Higgins on November 9, 2018

Local high school students planning on going to post-secondary school next year have a chance to earn some tuition money from the police.

Teen stopped by OPP, faces several charges

By Natalia Vega on November 9, 2018

A teenager is facing eight charges for allegedly taking someone else’s vehicle for a joyride, while impaired.

A group stands guard outside the Chatham Cenotaph Friday morning, taking their turn during the second annual Remembrance Day vigil. November 9, 2018. (Photo by Greg Higgins)

Cenotaph vigil underway in Chatham

By Cheryl Johnstone on November 9, 2018

A vigil at the Chatham Cenotaph leading up to Remembrance Day is now underway.

CK police briefs – Friday, November 9, 2018

By Matt Weverink on November 9, 2018

A 46-year-old Chatham woman has been arrested almost two years after she allegedly altered a cheque issued to a company in Toronto and deposited it into her bank account.

Sign put up on Sherry's Country Corner Cafe, depicting owner, Sherry Lines, frustration with the municipality over road closures. November 8, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Sherry Lines Facebook page)

Business owner frustrated with local road closures

By Greg Higgins on November 9, 2018

A local business owner hopes the new municipal government will fix the roads by Rose Beach Line because she is losing a lot of money due to closures.

UPDATE: EB Hwy. 401 reopens after tractor-trailer fire (VIDEO)

By Mark Brown on November 8, 2018

A section of eastbound Highway 401 in Essex County has reopened after a tractor-trailer fire.

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