Wellington North council with inaugural cake: (L-R) Councillors Dan Yake and Lisa Hern, Mayor Andy Lennox, and Councillors Sherry Burke and Steve McCabe. (photo by Campbell Cork)Wellington North Council’s inauguration on Monday saw the entire previous council back for another term.
The four councillors were acclaimed and Mayor Andy Lennox won at the polls.
Lennox said the voters appear to want the same team to take the municipality forward.
In his inaugural remarks, he predicted growth will be the biggest challenge facing council in the next term. But he added growth also brings with it the opportunity for benefits such as increased services.
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.
