(BlackburnNews.com file photo)Voters in Howick will be going to the polls this summer.
The township has an open seat on its council after the resignation of Richard Orr.
To fill the spot council could either look to appoint a councillor or host a by-election and chose the latter by a 3-1 recorded vote.
The by-election will be held this summer with more details on the nomination process to follow in the coming weeks.
Howick hopes to have the elected councillor sworn in by September.
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.
