Chatham area farmer Bob Kerr with his asparagus grading equipment May 27 2015 (Photo by Simon Crouch) The first week of June marks Local Food Week in Ontario. It's a busy time for farmers but an important one.
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To recognize it we talked about the importance of local food and a relationship with customers down with Ontario farmer and Asparagus producer Bob Kerr.
He has both local and wholesale customers so we started by asking him about his operation.
Larry Hutchins is running to be one of two Ward 7 councillors, representing the northeast part of Chatham.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Pistons are headed to Game 7
The event was a formal tribute to the professionals who serve serve as the backbone of local health care.
No injuries are reported after a shed fire west of Wallaceburg, but damage is estimated at $150,000.
A house fire in Chatham has caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
Sandra Dorner is running to be one of two Ward 8 councillors, representing the south part of Chatham.
