The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit conducts beach water quality monitoring at nine public beaches at least once a week from June to September. (Photo courtesy of WEC Health Unit)Swimming is not recommended at three local beaches this week.
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit says Sandpoint Beach, West Belle River Beach, and Mettawas Beach have unacceptable levels of bacteria.
The health unit says the beaches will remain open this week, and while the bacteria levels are not considered unsafe, swimming may pose a risk to public health.
Swimming was not recommended at West Belle River Beach and Seacliff Beach last week.
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.
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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.
