Medical marijuana plants. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Ricardo Veneza)A cannabis-growing operation got the green light from Wellington North council Monday.
One of the proponents, John Livingston of LIV360 of Georgetown, told council the operation is applying to be licensed for medical marijuana until recreational marijuana is approved.
He said the operation will be located in an existing building adjacent to the North Wellington Landfill Site at Riverstown, located between Mount Forest and Arthur.
Livingston predicted 25 jobs from the operation.
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.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is developing a long-term solid waste management strategy to guide planning over the next decade.
