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The provincial election in Ontario is being held on Thursday, June 7, 2018. In Lambton-Kent-Middlesex: Todd Case, is running for the NDP, Brian Everaert is the Trillium Party candidate, Brad Greulich is the Libertarian candidate, Anthony Li is the Green Party candidate, Monte McNaughton is running for the PC’s and Mike Radan is the Liberal candidate. I had the chance to speak with each of the candidates and you can listen to those full interviews on the Sydenham Current.
The Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) announced it has reached – and surpassed – its fundraising goal. With the four year-plus $6.9 Million Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Renewal Campaign now complete, a total of $7,062,761 has been raised to fund the purchase of much-needed medical equipment for Chatham-Kent.
The Wallaceburg Area Wind Concerns group is hoping to empower the Thames – Sydenham & Region Drinking Water Source Protection committee to add wind turbines as a threat to the aquifer under their mandate, after gathering support from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent council this week. A motion by North Kent Coun. Leon Leclair, with the following recommendations, was approved by Council.
– Extending baseline testing to include the wells within the proposed Otter Creek Wind Farm area.
– Administration will write the Province of Ontario to protect water wells as a water source.
– To utilize the ‘precautionary principle’ and investigate turbine installation and operation as possible threats to the aquifer.
– And protect Chatham-Kent from future turbine developments that could impact water sources
Chatham-Kent staff is moving forward with the development of a plan for a twin pad arena in Chatham. A site analysis and recommendation is set to be provided to the next term of Council The project approval is dependent on funding from senior levels of government.
Officials with Animal Control in Chatham-Kent say they have received an “overwhelming amount of calls” regarding animals left unattended in vehicles. Jason Hamm, manager of Animal Control Services, says he wants to educate the public about the dangers of leaving your pets in you vehicle when it is hot and humid. He says leaving animals unattended in vehicles is very dangerous to the animal’s health and could result in serious harm or even death to your pet. If anyone witnesses an animal unattended in a vehicle call PAWR Animal Control at 226-996-9969 or the Chatham-Kent Police Services.
The investigation is on-going after a structure fire on Fawn Island. St. Clair Fire Department officials say they responded to a blaze on the island late Sunday evening, May 27. Fawn Island is located in the St. Clair River between Marine City, Michigan and Sombra. Fire officials say there was extensive damage to the structure and some damage to the hydro infrastructure on the island. There were no injuries.
And finally..
A man is in custody following an incident at an Elgin Street church in Wallaceburg. Police allege a man entered the church and started playing the piano on SUnday morning. The man, who was disrupting the service, was asked to leave, When he refused, police were called. Police say an officer found the man on the stairs leading to the basement of the church. The officer recognized the man and knew that he was currently wanted on an outstanding warrant. As the officer placed the man under arrest, he pulled away and fled down the stairs.
A struggle ensued and the man grabbed a chair and held it in an aggressive manner towards police. He threw the chair to the ground and continued to ignore the officer’s commands. Police successfully deployed a taser and the man was taken into custody without anyone being injured. Upon being searched, police say the man admitted to being in possession of a steak knife, which he threw on the ground in the basement. Officers found the knife a few feet away. The 37-year-old Wallaceburg man has been charged with disturbing a religious worship, escape lawful custody, resist peace officer and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
