Maple Leaf Foods has announced they plan to raise prices shortly, to offset rising raw material costs. The company says margins have narrowed, offsetting other favourable market conditions. On an adjusted basis, Maple Leaf earns 41 cent per share, up from 32 cents in the same quarter last year. Sales for the three months ending June 30th totalled almost $1B, up approximately $150M from a year ago.
Read More Local Stories
High levels of bacteria found at one beach in CK
34 minutes agoChatham-Kent Public Health reported Getty's Beach by the Wheatley pier has high levels of E. Coli bacteria
Severe thunderstorms possible Thursday
59 minutes agoEnvironment Canada is forecasting severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening that could produce the risk of a tornado.
Blenheim woman charged with assault, victim suffers face cuts
2 hours agoA 51-year-old Blenheim woman has been arrested and charged with assault following an intimate partner violence incident in Blenheim.
Wallaceburg man riding over 700 kilometres for kids fighting cancer
2 hours agoA 77-year-old Wallaceburg man will trek across the province to raise awareness and money for kids battling cancer.
Frustration expressed at public meeting on proposed Dresden Landfill
6 hours agoMembers of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's administration held an information session where they answered questions and outlined all efforts to stop the project.
Newcomer to CK running in upcoming election
6 hours agoDeb Martin, who moved to Chatham back in 2024, is running in Ward 8, hoping to be one of two councillors representing the southern part of Chatham.