Morning Coffee – By Aaron Hall
We Are Still Here coming to Wallaceburg Library
Chatham-Kent Public Library will hold screenings of the documentary ‘We Are Still Here.’ This 40-minute film, released by Sarnia filmmaker Dwayne Cloes, tells the dark history of Canada’s residential schools through the voices of three survivors from Aamjiwnaang and Walpole Island First Nations.
People are invited to join Library staff for this unique opportunity to meet the filmmaker and the film subjects in person. A question and answer period will follow the screening.
‘We Are Still Here’ will be screened at:
– Ridgetown Branch Tuesday, May 16 at 6 p.m.
– Wallaceburg Branch Thursday, May 25 at 6 p.m.
– Chatham Branch Monday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend this event offered in partnership with Chatham-Kent Children and Youth Planning Network.
You can check out the full film, below:
Lions Club holding FREE BBQ
The Wallaceburg Lions Club, which is in the works, are holding a free barbecue at Colwell Park in Wallaceburg tonight.
The Petrolia Lions group, who has been helping get the Wallaceburg group off the ground, will be bringing their massive food truck from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Burgers, hot-dogs and fresh cut fries will be available, all for a free goodwill donation.
All the proceeds will be given to the Wallaceburg Splash Pad group.
Big Bike rolling through Wallaceburg today
The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike fundraiser will be rolling through Chatham-Kent this week.
It all kicks off in Wallaceburg tomorrow.
From 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. the route in Wallaceburg will be: Starting at the Black Goose on James Street and proceeding east on James Street, north on Duncan Street, west on Wellington Street, south through municipal parking lot, east on James Street and returning to the Black Goose.
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Photo of the day
An idea to hold a small gathering to raise a few dollars and raise awareness about those in need to help pay for cancer expenses not covered by our health system turned into a successful fundraiser for a St. Clair Township family.
Over 250 people attended a Night For Cancer auction on April 29 in Wilkesport. Approximately $10,000 was raised at the auction and another $8000 was received as donations. Wayne Vandendool said “we are very thankful for all the help we received from the community. We can’t begin to thank everyone”.
Access Cancer Therapies (ACT) Now is an initiative that helps patients receiving care at London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) London Regional Cancer Program (LRCP) pay for cancer treatments not covered by Ontario’s health insurance plan (OHIP) and that they could not otherwise afford.
ACT Now is funded solely by donations and fundraising efforts. Those wishing further information can go to their web site at actnowforcancer.ca or if you are interested in holding a fundraiser event you can contact Linsay Manz at 519-685-8265
Weather forecast for Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Today – A few showers ending this morning then clearing. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 late this morning. High 27 except 21 near Lake Erie. UV index 8 or very high.
Tonight – A few clouds. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40. Low 17.
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