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A 42-year-old from Chatham has been charged with careless driving and failing to surrender a licence. #ckont

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CK resident charged after van, trailer roll over in Petrolia
Lambton OPP say no injuries were reported after the driver of a van towing a trailer lost control and rolled over.
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February 17, 2026 at 10:14 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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Two people from Chatham have been arrested and charged following a break-and-enter at the construction site of the new Children’s Treatment Centre in Chatham. #ckont cknewstoday.ca/chatham/news...
Break-in charges laid against two Chatham suspects
Two people from Chatham have been arrested and charged following a break-and-enter at the construction site of the new Children’s Treatment Centre in Chatham.
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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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Investigation underway following a "concerning video" posted on social media by a staff member at St. Angela Merici school in Chatham. #ckont cknewstoday.ca/chatham/news...
Chatham school put on heightened alert after concerning staff video
A spokesperson for the St. Clair Catholic District School Board says the video included comments about the tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
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February 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Security has been increased at St. Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School in Chatham following a "concerning video" posted on social media by a staff member at the school. #ckont cknewstoday.ca/chatham/news...
Chatham school put on heightened alert after concerning staff video
A spokesperson for the St. Clair Catholic District School Board says the video included comments about the tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:56 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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There are activities scheduled across Chatham-Kent for Family Day, at public libraries and local museums, but there will also be closures. #ckont

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Family Day closures across CK
A list of what's open and what's closed across the municipality this long weekend.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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A multi-unit building fire in Chatham has caused $180,000 in damage and displaced four people. #ckont cknewstoday.ca/chatham/news...
Four people displaced after fire in Chatham
A multi-unit building fire in Chatham has caused $180,000 in damage and displaced four people.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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The police chief in Chatham-Kent welcomes a review looking into police corruption in Ontario. #ckont cknewstoday.ca/chatham/news...
Police corruption review a chance to show CK police integrity: Chief
The police chief in Chatham-Kent welcomes a review looking into police corruption province-wide.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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UPDATE: The Executive Director at Linck Child, Youth, and Family Supports told CK News Today that the agency is shocked to hear about a transition to a new special needs model in CK childcare leaving dozens jobless. #ckont cknewstoday.ca/chatham/news...
UPDATE: Childcare special needs model change in CK means job losses
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is switching to a new special needs model in its licensed childcare and that will mean layoffs for the current service provider.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is switching to a new special needs model in its licensed childcare and that will mean layoffs for the current service provider. #ckont cknewstoday.ca/chatham/news...
Childcare special needs model change in CK means job losses
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is switching to a new special needs model in its licensed childcare and that will mean layoffs for the current service provider.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:43 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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One of Chatham's most listened to radio stations is expanding after 99 years in the community. #ckont

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CK radio station fully moving to FM
Starting April 25, CFCO will only be broadcast on 91.3 FM.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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More Warming Centres could be opening up in Chatham-Kent in the coming winters. #ckont

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Cold temperatures add pressure for more CK Warming Centres
This Canadian winter prompted Councillor Anthony Ceccacci to bring forward a motion asking administration to investigate and identify the need for Warming Centres beyond central Chatham.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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UPDATE: Chatham murder suspect was initially held at the South West Detention Centre in Windsor, but died February 1 following a transfer to the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre in London. #ckont cknewstoday.ca/chatham/news...
Charges withdrawn in Chatham murder after accused dies in custody
A woman who was set to be tried for murder has had her charges withdrawn after she died while in custody.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:14 PM