Canada's new agriculture minister has announced money to encourage more women to become involved in farming.
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Ontario wildfires prompt air quality warning for area
3 hours agoEnvironment Canada has issued an Orange Air Quality Warning because smoke from the wildfires in northwestern Ontario are expected to move into the Chatham-Kent and Windsor area later on Wednesday.
Higher gas prices force more Ontarians to cut back, says CAA
4 hours agoThe majority of Ontarians say the increase in gas prices this summer has put a crimp in their summer plans, according to a new survey.
CK football team set to play in provincial championship
8 hours agoThe U10 Cougars will play in the Ontario Summer Football League 'A' Division championship this Sunday at York University.
Scoreboard, July 15
9 hours agoThe American League shut out the National League 4-0 in the MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night.
UPDATE: Fire damages two Chatham homes
21 hours agoChatham-Kent fire crews responded to Park Street, near the Baxter Street intersection, at roughly 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
CK beach accessibility expanded with another floating wheelchair
23 hours agoAnother beach in Chatham-Kent (CK) is now more accessible thanks to a floating beach wheelchair, also called Mobi Chair, made available through various generous groups.