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Bike grabbed, man charged; photos shared, another man charged; two people squabble in a vehicle...charged:
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Wednesday Chatham-Kent police briefs | The Chatham Voice
Argument leads to arrests Two local citizens face charges after police pulled over a vehicle Tuesday morning. Police say they learned of a man and woman arguing inside a moving vehicle on Murray Stree...
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February 18, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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This week's editorial: If you and I can get harm reduction deliveries to our homes, there is no reason the folks at Pathways on Park should not have the same access. Anything less is treating them as, well, less:
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OPINION: Equal footing | The Chatham Voice
Stopping the delivery of harm-reduction materials, such as clean needles, to the tiny cabins project in Chatham is not the right move, and would send all the wrong messages. North Kent Coun. Rhonda Ju...
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February 18, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Getting creamed!
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In the face! | The Chatham Voice
St. Clair College Thames Student Inc. president Suhas Rawal was dripping with whipped cream after taking a pie in the face courtesy of developmental services student Hayley Allman. Last week's event w...
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February 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Board of health to address question of stopping harm-reduction deliveries to Pathways on Park:
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Health board to review harm-reduction matter | The Chatham Voice
Councillor wants delivery of supplies to cease at Pathways on Park By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A multi-pronged motion by North Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville that includes examini...
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February 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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C-K's Encampment Advisory Committee is finalized:
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Camp committee has councillors | The Chatham Voice
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two long-serving Chatham councillors have been chosen to serve on the municipality's newly formed Encampment Advisory Committee. Marjorie Crew and Mi...
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February 18, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Smart move by council:
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Council works to stop ‘renovictions’ | The Chatham Voice
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Chatham-Kent has taken a major step towards implementing an N-13 renovictions bylaw. On Feb. 9, C-K council approved a motion from Chatham Coun. Marj...
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February 18, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Under investigation:
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Fire devastates Ridgetown home | The Chatham Voice
No one was injured and officials continue to investigate an early morning house fire in Ridgetown. Crews from Ridgetown and Orford responded to the 3:05 a.m. call and arrived to find flames and thick ...
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February 17, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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From the treatment centre job site? Really?
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Tools stolen, two charged | The Chatham Voice
About $10,000 worth of tools mysteriously walked off the job site recently at the new Children’s Treatment Centre location on McNaughton Avenue. And now two people must answer for that theft. Police s...
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February 17, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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The weekend that was...police style:
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Tuesday Chatham-Kent police briefs | The Chatham Voice
Way to lay low… A Chatham woman faces multiple charges after police tracked her down at a Princess Street address Friday evening. And police say it was the woman’s actions that drew their attention. P...
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February 17, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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It's melting now, but they sure had fun:
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Look! Kids playing outside! | The Chatham Voice
From left, Mya Wynn-Sills, Emily Wynn-Sills, Ivanna McKim-Donais and Milena McKim-Austin had fun making and enjoying their igloo during the cool days we had in February. Their chill spot, which is now...
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February 17, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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KFA celebrates what they do, and shares the bounty with those in need:
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Farmers, food banks share Ag Day | The Chatham Voice
In an annual tradition enjoyed and appreciated by everyone involved, the local agricultural community joined forces with two food banks Feb. 10 to celebrate Agriculture Day. It’s a day where members o...
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February 17, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Clinic's sterilization system comes into question:
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Skin clinic sterilization efforts in question | The Chatham Voice
Sterilization concerns over a 15-month period have led to CK Public Health issuing a notice to the public about potential issues at a local clinic. From Oct. 1, 2024 to the end of January of this year...
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February 17, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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Bright Smiles gives back:
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Free dental clinic organized for Feb. 21 | The Chatham Voice
Local dental hygienist Christine Bureau wants to spread bright smiles free of charge through the Adult Language and Learning Centre. Bureau, who owns Bright Smiles in Chatham, said she and fellow dent...
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February 17, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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CKHA names new surgeon chief:
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CKHA picks Anjema as head of surgery | The Chatham Voice
Dr. Chris Anjema has been appointed chief of surgery at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Anjema, who has provided ophthalmological services in Chatham-Kent since 2004 – with the exception of a four-m...
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February 17, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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No injuries in residential fire in Chatham:
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Fire leaves four displaced | The Chatham Voice
A Thursday afternoon apartment fire has left four people displaced. Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue got the call about 5:40 p.m. for a fire at 140 King St. E. in Chatham, a three-unit residential building....
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February 13, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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LETTER: Left lying in the street:
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LETTER: Start giving a damn, people | The Chatham Voice
Editor: On a recent afternoon on Richmond Street, from my shop window I watched a homeless man lay in the middle of the road. I watched dozens of cars swerve around him. Not one stopped. If you were o...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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One-time funding boost for Public Health:
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$382K infusion for health unit | The Chatham Voice
The Ford government threw cash at 29 public health units, including CK Public Health, recently. The 29 health units share $60.09 million in this one-time funding. Here in Chatham-Kent, CK Public Healt...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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First Nations challenge Bill 5, Bill C5:
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Constitutional challenge over bills | The Chatham Voice
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Walpole Island First Nation (WIFN) has joined a constitutional challenge aimed at quashing Ontario's Bill 5. The recent announcement means Bkejwanong...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Forty years ago, Westover wasn't even going to be in Thamesville, but fate has a way of changing things:
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Four decades of helping others get clean | The Chatham Voice
Westover celebrates 40 years By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It was by chance that Brian Gallagher happened upon the house that would become the Westover Treatment Centre. The Londo...
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February 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Can't complain about growth. This week's editorial:
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OPINION: Growth is good | The Chatham Voice
Chatham-Kent is mired in contradictions. “No tax increase.” “Don’t cut our services or close our arena.” “We need more dust control.” “Keep spending in check.” “I hate potholes.” (Don’t’ we all?) “Cut...
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February 11, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Nice shot!
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Snow moon rising | The Chatham Voice
It was a marvellous night for a moon dance and for shooting photos of last week's striking snow moon. Photographer Kyle Kraftt captured this stunning shot just north of Wallaceburg.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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Lots of laughs await:
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Comedy, adult fun coming to St. Andrew’s | The Chatham Voice
Four performances of the musical comedy, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change: The Musical” will be presented by a Chatham-Kent cast in the sanctuary of St. Andrew’s United Church this month, The s...
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February 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Chatham-Kent is rife with century-old buildings:
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Celebrating C-K’s heritage Feb. 21 | The Chatham Voice
Chatham-Kent is rich in heritage. Unfortunately, not everyone here seems to be aware of just how rich. The municipal heritage committee is set on opening eyes and gaining support for preserving C-K he...
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February 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Boiler woes temporarily averted:
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The heat is on (again) at CKHA | The Chatham Voice
The steam is pumping and the heat is on at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Chatham site. Boiler problems caused temperatures at the facility to dip recently, and elective surgeries were postponed a...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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PUC remains its own entity:
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No change for PUC oversight | The Chatham Voice
By Pam Wright Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A move to bring the Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission (PUC) into the municipal fold has fallen short. At least for now. As the result of an 8-...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM