From left to right are Art Stirling, -chair of the Friends of the new Animal Shelter, Foundation representative Anne Fisher, Hula and Jim Sanson of the foundation. (Photo courtesy of
Lynn McGeachy)The new animal shelter in Chatham is one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to another big donation.
The Howard J. Rees Foundation handed over $50,000 on Wednesday to the Friends of the New Animal Shelter.
That puts them well past the 50% mark of their fundraising goal.
Construction of the new shelter should begin next spring across from the current facility on Park Ave. in Chatham. When the new facility is completed, it will be turned over to the municipality.
A Ridgetown man has been charged with impaired driving following a crash on Highway 401 just east of London.
Chatham-Kent fire crews have responded to another encampment fire in Chatham.
The Chatham-Kent (CK) Chamber of Commerce has handed out the 2026 Business Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions of local businesses and leaders.
Warm weather is here, but you might want to wait a bit before hitting the beach.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says there's no need for overnight warming centres outside of Chatham during declared extreme cold events.
Seth Jarvis scored the game-winner in overtime in Carolina's 4-3 comeback victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Stanley Cup Finals are now tied at one game apiece.
