Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, July 23, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, July 23, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)
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Scary Numbers From Truck Safety Blitz

A commercial motor vehicle blitz has turned-up troubling results.

Chatham-Kent police say ten of the 19 vehicles inspected were taken off the road for having serious safety infractions. Two sets of license plates were also seized with a total of 30 charges laid.

The blitz was a joint forces initiative with the Ministry of Transportation.

Police add that commercial motor vehicle safety inspections will continue on a regular basis in an ongoing effort to keep area roadways safe.

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Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.