Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended the federal government's decision to continue to allow temporary foreign workers into the country.
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Wallaceburg man riding over 700 kilometres for kids fighting cancer
7 minutes agoA 77-year-old Wallaceburg man will trek across the province to raise awareness and money for kids battling cancer.
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4 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.
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4 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.
Scoreboard, June 25
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Speed limit to be raised on remaining section of Hwy. 401 in CK
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CK police briefs -- Wednesday, June 24, 2026
21 hours agoCK police have charged a Blenheim man and a Chatham man with assault concerning separate incidents.