The Chatham Daily News
`So much uncertainty'
Southwestern Ontario, home to one of Canada's richest farm belts, is a world away from the war in Iran, but it's hitting farmers here hard. A focal point of the war is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman....
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STEPPING LIVELY
One of several stops for the group on St. Patrick's Day, the Cornell School of Irish Dance was on hand Tuesday night at the Central Tavern in Pain Court, performing a number of routines to traditional and modern Celtic music.
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Chatham house blaze under probe: Chatham-Kent Fire
A fire that badly damaged an Edgar Street home in Chatham is under investigation, Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue says. Firefighters from Chatham Stations No. 1 No. 2 arrived to find smoke coming from the rear of the home about 9 a.m. Sunday, fire...
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`Our community has strong connections'
In an age where many people don't know who is living beside them, a new photo exhibit highlights the connection between residents of one of Chatham's oldest neighbourhoods. Where Love Resides: The Tecumseh Park Neighbourhood exhibit is on display at...
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TRADITIONAL TUNES
École Secondaire Catholique de Pain Court teacher Roger Daniel, far left, and his music students play a selection of Celtic and other traditional tunes before Monday's council meeting. The performance was part of the ongoing artist feature in chambers.
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Chatham marchers mark International Women's Day
In a loud show of support for international women's day, more than 100 people marched through the streets of downtown Chatham Sunday. The gathering, consisting of women and men, along with many children, met at the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre before...
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FUTURE FARMER?
Annalee Martin, 15 months, of Chatham-Kent, checks out a tractor under the watchful eye of her dad, Jermaine Martin, at the recent London Farm Show — billed as eastern Canada's largest indoor spring farm show — at the Western Fair District's J-AAR Expo...
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What's in store for C-K's trees?
If you've seen a lot of tree trimming going on across Chatham-Kent recently, there's a reason. A comprehensive, proactive tree maintenance and trimming program to enhance public safety, improve streetscapes and protect the long-term health of...
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Trillium grant helps Linck upgrade phones, parking
A $39,400 Ontario Trillium Fund grant has been stretched by Linck Child, Youth and Family Supports to upgrade its communication system and improve its parking lot. Details recently were announced about the agency acquiring a 3CX phone system, popular...
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Crisis in child welfare: Some C-K kids housed in Linck building
The demand for highly specialized care for children exceeds available resources and has led to eight youth being housed, at various times for extended periods, at the Linck Child, Youth and Family Supports office in Chatham. Following a news...
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HERO HONOURED
Patrick Humpage was recognized at council Monday for his courageous actions during an apartment fire at 85 Pine St. On Jan. 28 of this year, the building maintenance worker was on site when smoke was coming from a unit. He discovered an individual...
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PIPING HOT
Piping Hot: Hailing from Scotland, Red Hot Chilli Pipers showcased their thunderous sound at the Chatham Capitol Theatre Friday night. In addition to popular rock tunes, the group also performed traditional standards and jigs.
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GOING FOR GOLD
Canada forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates his goal with Canada forward Sam Reinhart (13) and Canada forward Macklin Celebrini (17) during third period men's Olympic semifinal hockey action at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy...
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Warm weather, rain will boost river levels: watershed watchers
The area conservation authority continues to monitor the Thames River, with warm temperatures and heavy rain forecast this week. A warm weather system is expected to bring daytime highs above freezing for the coming days, a Lower Thames Valley...
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FUN IN THE SUN
These youngsters were enjoying a beautiful, warm sunny Saturday while ice fishing on Rondeau Bay during the Family Day weekend. Seen here from left is Ava Fordham, 13, of Chatham, Frankie Vandenbroek, 5, and Zane Vandenbroek, 3, both of Port Stanley,...
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Jury hears grim details as Walpole Island murder, kidnap trial opens
Jurors heard the Crown's grim account Friday of Oyebode Oyenuga's final hours as a Walpole Island first-degree murder and kidnapping trial finally got underway at the Sarnia courthouse. In his opening statement, prosecutor David Rows said Oyenuga, 25,...
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PIE YOUR PROF
To help support the United Way, occupational and physical therapy instructor Peggy Smolders gets the full cream pie treatment during Tuesday's Pie Your Professor event at St. Clair College's Chatham campus. Other fundraisers this week, held in Chatham...
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DOWNTOWN SHOWCASE
Yvon and Dava Robichaud show off their work at the Art & Heirloom Shoppe as the self-guided Art Under the Stars event, presented in partnership with the Downtown Chatham BIA, showcased culture, entertainment and downtown Chatham businesses Friday...
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Flex Plex `one more piece' of C-K recreational puzzle
An indoor athletic complex, located at the former Navistar site in Chatham, held a grand opening Wednesday. CK Flex Plex features indoor soccer fields, half-court basketball, volleyball, pickleball and badminton courts, as well as table tennis, for...
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A WINTER WALK
Pete Dicecca and his seven-and-a-half-year-old border collie, Jackie, take a stroll on a pleasant winter's day in Chatham's south end Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to warm slightly, with a high of 2 C on Friday, before dropping again on the weekend.
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SUITS THEM TO A TEA
Laura Nahdee, left, of Walpole Island First Nation and her grandchildren, Miji Nahdee-Soney, 6, back left, Miri NahdeeSoney, 4, back right, and Nisha Stonefish, 3, were enjoying time together on Saturday at the Beauty and the Beast Children's Tea Party...
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Facing eviction, Chatham tenants vow fight to stay in their homes
A letter slipped under the door of all 40 units in a Chatham apartment building, announcing the upcoming termination of their tenancy, has alarmed tenants and steeled many to fight for their rights. “I was distraught,” said Karla Harris, a 20-year...
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LOW TEMPS UP HIGH
It's chilly at the top, as crews work on a new apartment under construction Tuesday at the corner of Keil Drive South and Park Avenue West in Chatham. Wind chills were expected to drop to a low of -25 C to -30 C, with Environment Canada issuing an...
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VERY COOL RUNNING
Byron Butzer, 12, left, and his cousin, Kieran Berry, 13, didn't let the -20 C wind chill discourage them from hitting the hill at Kingston Park in Chatham on Saturday. Slightly warmer temperatures are expected this week, with a chance of more snow.
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`Oh no, not again'
A Thursday afternoon fire at 99 McNaughton Ave. W. in Chatham has displaced many of the same residents evacuated during a major blaze in August 2024. Numerous residents, including some frail and elderly, and others with pets, were evacuated from the...
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Canada's EV deal with China could have regional benefits: analysts
It's a long road ahead, but auto sector analysts suggest Canada's electric vehicle deal with China could eventually lead to construction of new auto and battery plants in Windsor-Essex. And they appear to have little concern the new deal announced by...
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Arson charge laid in Blenheim apartment fire: C-K police
A woman is charged with arson after a fire destroyed a multi-unit residential building in Blenheim early Friday, displacing residents, said Chatham-Kent police. “The multi-dwelling structure was occupied at the time of the fire and all residents were...
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`Really exciting . . . once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'
The Chatham-Kent Museum can exhibit just a fraction of its collection, but that will change when the $53-million Chatham-Kent community hub is built. The museum will go from 790 square metres (8,500 square feet) to more than 2,780 sq. m (nearly 30,000...
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Health alliance unveils $1.3M hospital-to-home program
To help provide a more seamless transition for patients, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has launched a $1.3-million, provincially funded home-care program. CKHA @ Home is a new service for those returning home after a hospital stay, with comprehensive...
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WALL INSTALL
Crews are shown last week installing a sheet pile retaining wall as part of the shoreline stabilization project along the Thames River in downtown Chatham. The overall work is expected to continue through the spring.
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No `basic, simple wedding'
The couple may have had cold feet, but the wedding went on as scheduled. Then again, having cold feet was expected for Chatham's Sheldon Cadotte and Daylene Trudell as they became the first couple ever married at a Windsor Spitfires' game. The two...
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$104K holiday drive helps Blenheim Health Hub add heart services
The Blenheim Health Hub is adding a cardiology clinic thanks to continued community generosity. The Unwrapping the Future of Health Care campaign, which let donors remove bits of wrap from a giant outdoor Christmas gift last month, raised $104,000,...
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ON A ROLL
Shawn Glaese wasn't letting the frigid temperatures on Saturday slow him down. He seen keeping a good pace as he inline skated along William Street North near Tecumseh Park.
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WARM WALK ON COLD DAY
It was a frigid start to 2026 with temperatures dipping into the minus double digits, but that didn't concern Scooter, a rescue dog, who was all bundled up in his personal carriage while out for a walk in the morning on New Year's Day with his owner,...
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Be cautious as high winds, waves hit Lake Erie shore: authority
With the region under several weather warnings, conservation authority officials are urging caution, especially along the Lake Erie shore. Environment and Climate Change Canada's marine forecast issued storm and freezing spray warnings for western...
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Hundreds served free Christmas dinner
A local Chatham restaurant was hustling and bustling on Christmas Day, with free turkey dinners served up for the community. For the second year, Quo Vadis Pizzeria provided meals onsite throughout the afternoon, and also made deliveries to those who...
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READY TO RIDE
A regular sight over the holidays throughout the city, motorcycle Santa was spotted at Thames-Lea Plaza in Chatham on Saturday. Temperatures are expected to remain above freezing for the remainder of the week, with a high of 9 C on Christmas Day.
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Weigh in on plan to merge conservation authorities: agency
A plan to merge Ontario's SARNIA 36 conservation authorities into seven and set up a new agency to oversee them could mean longer waits for permits and less representation for municipalities, the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority says. The...
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WARMER WORK TODAY
With exterior work ongoing, crews are shown Tuesday at the site of a new apartment under construction at the corner of Keil Drive South and Park Avenue West in Chatham. Temperatures are expected to warm to 8 C on Thursday, with a chance of rain, before...
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GIMME FIVE, SANTA CLAUS
Santa high fives a young fan outside the Pain Court Market as the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan swings through Chatham-Kent on Friday. Families had a chance to meet Santa and take pictures in front of the illuminated truck. Other stops included Dresden,...
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`It takes an entire community to help'
Another rescue operation that opened this year is helping to address Chatham-Kent's feral cat issue. At Wandering Whiskers Cat Rescue, which opened in March near Thamesville, a trap, neuter and release (TNR) program has been a big part of the...
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CELTIC CHRISTMAS
A sold-out crowd enjoyed the Saturdays at 7 Celtic Christmas show at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. Performed by the St. Andrew's music program, the event featured traditional instrumentals, soloists and Irish dancing by The Cornell School of Irish...
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Chatham's Jordyn Carrington, 2, couldn't wait to see Santa and Mrs. Claus during the annual Breakfast with Santa hosted by East Side Pride at the WISH Centre Saturday. As soon as she saw the jolly old elf, she ran past the lineup and jumped into his...
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ONE ROW AT A TIME
Early in his farming career, Brad Snobelen was advised that farms are built with small moves, so don't be too aggressive. The McKay's Corners area farmer and his wife, Jess, have followed that advice in supplying a niche market with popcorn. “We were...
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OFF TO A GREAT START
Buddy the Elf, played here by Jason King, meets Jacklyn Hakker, 3, in the Chatham Capitol Theatre lobby before Saturday's screening of the popular movie. The Chatham Goodfellows presented the film, sponsored by Unifor Local 127. Admission was by...
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BRING ON THE NIGHT
A large crowd was on hand Saturday night for the Dresden Night Market, with numerous activities and vendors. This year also featured an outdoor skating rink, along with several special guests.
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Chatham's Centro makes Canadian Top 100 eatery list
Centro Wood Fired Kitchen has been recognized as one of the top 100 restaurants in Canada. The Chatham restaurant, at 71 St. Clair St., made the list recently published by OpenTable determined from analyzing more than one million diner reviews, diner...
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Politicos trim proposed tax hike to 3.96% as talks begin
Chatham-Kent councillors cut the proposed property tax hike to 3.96 per cent after discussing asset management and reserves as budget deliberations began Tuesday. Coming into the evening with a 4.92 per cent hike, that was trimmed to the current mark...
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`A very successful day'
The sixth year has proven to be another success for The Gift. Hundreds of volunteers fanned out in communities across Chatham-Kent on Saturday to collect toys, food and other items, like hygiene products, to help those in need during the...
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Targeting transformation
Big changes happening at the massive mall property in downtown Chatham will transform its look, inside and out, project partners say. Rob Myers, Jessica Myers, Don Tetrault and Ron Nydam, partners in 100 King St. CK Holdings Inc., have a history of...
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Remembrance Day draws crowd to Chatham cenotaph
In a show of respect and gratitude, a crowd of hundreds young and old gathered at the downtown Chatham cenotaph for Remembrance Day. The annual ceremony, hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 642, began with a parade, featuring an honour guard, as...
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MUSICAL TRIBUTE
Billy Bishop Goes to War, a musical tribute to the life and times of the Canadian First World War flying ace, took to the stage at the Chatham Capitol Theatre on Friday. Matt Evans portrayed Bishop, as well as numerous other characters, during the...
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The lessons of Evan's harrowing 15-year journey of drug use
Evan's 14-year-old sister regularly bought blueberry slushies at the convenience store. A sweet treat. But sugar, in excess, can lead to myriad health problems, including tooth decay, obesity and diabetes. Evan, as a 16-year-old, bought opioid drugs...
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SEASONAL STROLL
North Buxton residents Kaleigh Cayne and her dad Ryan were enjoying a beautiful autumn morning while walking their rottweilers Fiona, 7, left, and Luna, 5, in Chatham on Wednesday.
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Ontario gives Wheatley, Port Dover fisheries $10-million boost
To help support recreational and commercial fishing along Lake Erie, the Ontario government is investing more than $10 million to upgrade two fisheries management facilities in Wheatley and Port Dover. The funding will go to upgrade and expand...
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Indoor athletic centre opens soon at former Navistar site
Thanks to a business collaboration, Chatham-Kent soon will have another indoor athletic complex, this time at the former Navistar site. CK Flex Plex announced plans for the more than 10,200-square-metre (110,000-square-foot) facility at 450 Merritt...
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Welcome to their Nightmare
Looking for a good scare later this Halloween? Creepy characters of all kinds will descend again on a Wallaceburg neighbourhood. Now in its fourth year, A Nightmare on Nelson Street, slated for Friday, Oct. 31, involves the creative collaboration of...
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Marching on
Chatham Legion Branch 642 Pipes and Drums, who have played for royalty and march in countless local Remembrance Day parades, marked 80 years Sunday. The legion branch was filled with alumni and supporters as the band -- Canada's second-oldest...
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CLASS OF 2025
The Chatham-Kent Arts Council inducted eight new members to its Cultural Hall of Fame Thursday night. Held at the Chatham Cultural Centre, the event featured a reception in Studio One, followed by the inductions in the Kiwanis Theatre. There were also...
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GEARING UP
Local Toronto Blue Jays fans are gearing up for their team's first World Series appearance in over three decades, with Game 1 slated for Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Shown donning the colours Tuesday are Chatham SportChek employees Ava...
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Music for the Mind surpasses $250K milestone
When Elisha Banks first started Music for the Mind in 2019, she envisioned a one-off event to raise money and awareness for mental health in Chatham-Kent. Never did she imagine it would surpass the $250,000 milestone — and still counting — only six...
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WAITING GAME
Travellers hoping to cross the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge will have to wait a little longer. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority says construction is expected to wrap up later this year, with opening now planned for early 2026.
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MEMORIAL DONATION
Amanda Haskell, left, made a donation to the Chatham-Kent Children's Treatment Centre on Wednesday in memory of her daughter, Kyleigh. Also shown are Mike Genge, foundation president and chief executive, Donna Litwin-Makey, the centre's chief...
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING?
Chatham resident Truus Horneman, a longtime camper at Rondeau Provincial Park, gives out some candy to 16-month-old Matthew Breitenstein, who is with his grandmother Amy Munro of Windsor, Saturday during the annual Halloween event held over the...
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COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING
This group of friends was enjoying the annual thanksgiving community lunch provided by Entegrus on Friday at the Spirit and Life Centre in Chatham. Seen from left are Rick McGill, Michelle Penney, Dale Dietrich, Linda Livingstone, Richard Gignac, Ron...
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BUTTERFLY LEAGUE TAKES WING
The Children's Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent launched its Butterfly League monthly giving plan on Tuesday, with staff, board members and supporters on hand. Read the story on
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HOWIE, MEET HOWIE
Howie Mandel took the stage in front of a full house at the Chatham Capitol Theatre on Friday night. The comedian and television personality, who was part of the inaugural season at the Capitol, was brought back for the 15th anniversary season. In...
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Kids' water fest draws thousands
With crowds of smiling faces under sunny skies, organizers of the Chatham-Kent and Lambton Children's Water Festival are calling this year's event one of the best in its 14-year history. Over three days this week, about 2,400 elementary schoolers...
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TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
The fourth annual Truth and Reconciliation healing walk drew a large crowd to downtown Wallaceburg on Tuesday.
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Accused driver, pedestrian ID'd in fatal Walpole Island crash
Court records have shed light on who died and who has been charged with impaired driving causing death following a fatal hit-and-run crash here last weekend. Police said earlier this week a pedestrian was rushed to hospital after they were struck by a...
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TWO-YEAR JOURNEY
Photographer Carmen McCauley, 72, spent two years to create her exhibit, titled Talisman, featuring memorials at local gravesites. The exhibition runs until midOctober at the Crow City Cafe at 28 William St. S. in Chatham. More on the show on
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Annual Terry Fox Run a family affair in Wallaceburg
The annual Terry Fox run has taken on even more meaning for Brad Eggett, who has been participating for three decades. The Wallaceburg man and his wife Moira Walko-Eggett have been organizing the local run for the past nine years. Cancer has touched...
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New Blenheim Health Hub `testament' to what a community can achieve
BLENHEIM There was a feeling of jubilation here Thursday as the community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of a new, expansive Health Hub to provide primary care locally. The Blenheim Medical Health Foundation formed in November in 2023 with...
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LOCAL HERO
Chatham-Kent firefighter Brodie McDonald was honoured in front of council Monday for his actions as a passerby after a crash near Bothwell in April. An ATV was involved in a collision with a truck, leaving the young rider with serious injuries, fire...
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Chatham teacher completes swimming relay honouring Edmund Fitzgerald crew
While pupils often regale their classmates with what they did on their summer vacation, a Chatham elementary school teacher has a pretty impressive story of her own. Jane Baldwin-Marvell, a teacher at McNaughton Avenue elementary school, took part in...
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