Chatham-Kent Election 2026

Election Day 2026 in Chatham-Kent: new wards, fewer seats on council

Chatham-Kent residents head to the polls today, October 26, in the 2026 municipal election, the first held under a new ward map that shrinks council from 18 seats to 15. Polls are...
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Ontario to begin phased rollout of optional digital credentials, guarantee access to physical ID

The Ontario government says it is beginning a phased introduction of digital provincial credentials, along with proposed legislation that would permanently guarantee residents’ access to physical versions. Consultations will begin...
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No injuries in overnight fire at St. Clair Township home, damage estimated at $500,000

No one was hurt in an overnight fire at a home on Brigden Road in St. Clair Township, where the fire department used its tanker shuttle protocol for the...
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Wallaceburg Minor Baseball Association to hold annual general meeting Oct. 22

The Wallaceburg Minor Baseball Association is holding its annual general meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Wallaceburg Arena mezzanine. The association says the meeting is the only time...
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Walpole Island goalie Waukiigan Shognosh signs three-year deal with Buffalo Bandits

Waukiigan Shognosh of Walpole Island has signed a three-year contract with the National Lacrosse League’s Buffalo Bandits, pending league approval. The team announced the signing...
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Wallaceburg U18 girls’ hockey team enjoys memorable WickFest weekend in Milton

The Wallaceburg Minor Hockey Association’s Canadian Tire U18C girls’ team had what the association called an unforgettable experience at the WickFest tournament in Milton...

Thunder Queens share new music, discuss ‘Deep Below’ in SWOMP interview

Teen rock trio Thunder Queens are releasing two new songs as they prepare to unveil their sophomore album, Deep Below, on September 24, 2026. The London-based band — Lola Good on vocals and drums, Violet Bruneel on vocals and electric guitar, and Clara Magnan on vocals and bass — shared “Walk With Me” and “Misplaced Heart” Tuesday. The songs bookend a three-song arc on Side A of Deep Below, which is set for release Thursday through Victory Pool Records.

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Free Pet Pantry needs help

URGENT NEED FOR DOG FOOD! Our FreeHelpCK Pet Pantry shelves are running low, and we need our amazing community’s help to fill them! 🐶❤️ For...
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This puppy is missing in Wallaceburg

9 month old Timid husky pup got out and started running down Hilda, at 10 pm around Dora and Sandra crescent and Cecile Ave....
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