Essex 73's championship banners hanging from the rafters of the Essex Memorial Arena. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)The Essex 73's got back in the win column, getting by Ayr 7-2 in the Schmalz Cup semi-finals.
The 73's jumped out to a 6-0 lead before Ayr could respond in the third period. Tyler Scott scored twice for Essex.
The victory gives the 73's a 3-1 series lead and moves them one win away from advancing to the finals.
Game 5 goes tonight in Essex. Puck drop is set for 7:30pm.
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.
A paediatrician with ties to southwestern Ontario has been punished after being found guilty of improperly using patient records.
