YEAR IN REVIEW 2020: DECEMBER
Hope Haven acting as a warming centre this winter
‘Amazing turnout’ at Downtown Wallaceburg BIA Holiday Market (Photos)
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Riverview Gardens
4th COVID-19 death confirmed, 31 active cases in Chatham-Kent
Zero active COVID-19 cases on Walpole Island
Active COVID-19 case count rises to 34 in Chatham-Kent
Former Wallaceburg resident set to lead Sarnia’s economic development department
CKHA awarded for championing organ and tissue donation
Recent death not linked to COVID-19, active cases in Chatham-Kent at 36
Wallaceburg Rotary Club donates to Chatham-Kent Hospice
Wallaceburg writer launches podcast, new website
C-K remaining in ‘Yellow-Protect’ tier, 33 COVID-19 cases are active
Walpole Island playwright receives $25,000 protégé prize
CKPS set to bid on Leamington’s policing services
SCRCA: Recent budget bill changes fail to address concerns
$125,000 boost for the Digital Main Street Grant program approved
35 active, 530 total COVID-19 cases in Chatham-Kent
‘Light Up Chatham-Kent’ campaign launched for the holidays
Children’s Treatment Centre receives $300,000 from the Province
Wallaceburg Rotary Club giving back before they disband
Two probable COVID-19 cases at Dresden Area Central School
37 active COVID-19 cases across Chatham-Kent
Rally held outside Fairfield Park in Wallaceburg
Dr. Colby shares five ways to avoid getting COVID-19 (Video), active cases at 39
Health Canada authorizes first COVID-19 vaccine
‘baCK Home for the Holidays’ celebration taking place
2nd Riverview Gardens employee tests positive for COVID-19
C-K facilities not accepting new bookings from COVID-19 red or lockdown areas
Update: No confirmed COVID-19 cases at Dresden Area Central School
COVID-19 orders extended across Ontario, active cases in C-K at 34
C-K remains in ‘Yellow-Protect’, Windsor-Essex entering ‘Grey-Lockdown’
Three probable COVID-19 cases at WDSS
Ontario begins COVID-19 vaccine rollout, C-K has 33 active cases
Chatham-Kent tightens facilities’ use policy
‘Reverse’ Santa Claus Parade being held in Dresden
2020 Dresden Terry Fox Run raises a record $44,000
‘Santa for Seniors’ initiative launched
Charges laid for mask violations
Canada’s first COVID-19 vaccine delivered in Ontario
Two confirmed COVID-19 cases at WDSS
C-K’s active COVID-19 cases at 32, testing guideline update for international travellers
Council to receive a report on greenhouse light emissions
Council provides direction for the 2021 budget
68 students, eight staff in quarantine after two positive COVID-19 cases at WDSS
2020 Christmas luncheon raises over $12,500
C-K’s active COVID-19 case count at 31, Ontario delivers social services relief funding
Entegrus donates $280,000 to support those in need
Wallaceburg Rotary donates $10,000 to WDSS’ PSW program
Dr. Colby addresses COVID-19 vaccine questions and concerns (Video)
C-K working with Indwell on supportive affordable housing development
33 active COVID-19 cases & a new workplace outbreak in C-K, Ontario issuing more funding
Structure fire on Pain Court Line
Update: $1-million damage after Pain Court fire
CK Public Health releases COVID-19 community survey findings
Ontario Hospital Association calls for ‘four-week lockdown’ in COVID-19 hotspots
37 active COVID-19 cases in C-K, Ontario increasing mental health and addictions services
2020 Christmas Wish Tree campaign surpasses fundraising goal
Ontario expands COVID-19 vaccine locations
Province holds emergency meeting focused on breaking COVID-19 trends, C-K remaining in ‘Yellow-Protect’ tier
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Fairfield Park in Wallaceburg, active cases in C-K at 41
Public exposure events driving COVID-19 case increases in Lambton
Report: Province-wide COVID-19 lockdown expected
Province-wide shutdown going into effect on Boxing Day across Ontario
Organizer of Dresden-area event charged under COVID-19 provincial regulations
Library moving all operating hours to curbside service
37 active COVID-19 cases in Chatham-Kent, one new school outbreak
CKHA updates visitor restrictions during provincial lockdown
Arenas & pools to close as C-K prepares for COVID-19 provincial shutdown
No changes to CKTransit services during provincial shutdown
Refunds being issued to arena users during provincial shutdown
Walpole Island officials issue update following provincial shutdown announcement
COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Fairfield Park in Wallaceburg
Active COVID-19 case count rises to 42 across Chatham-Kent
$250,000 damage after apartment fire in Tilbury
Bulldogs make Christmas decorations for the Wallaceburg Retirement Residence
Health Canada authorizes second COVID-19 vaccine
New COVID-19 outbreak declared at Riverview Gardens
House fire on Rose Beach Line
Premier Ford calls Moderna COVID-19 vaccine ‘a real gamechanger’
40 active COVID-19 cases in Chatham-Kent
Youth raise funds for Camp Vincent with a hot chocolate stand
Employee at RONA in Wallaceburg tests positive for COVID-19
44 active COVID-19 cases, 608 total in Chatham-Kent
Community Living Wallaceburg & Santa help spread Christmas cheer
Province-wide shutdown begins
Dog dispute in Chatham
First cases of COVID-19 UK variant confirmed in Ontario
Charge laid after a large gathering at a Wheatley church service
Another charge laid at the Old Colony Mennonite Church in Wheatley
Third case of COVID-19 UK variant confirmed in Ontario
63 active, 650 total COVID-19 cases in Chatham-Kent
Potential COVID-19 outbreak within the Walpole Island Police Department
Homicide in Wallaceburg
‘Full building’ at Riverview Gardens in COVID-19 outbreak
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Copper Terrace
Active COVID-19 case count rises to 71 across C-K, seven total outbreaks declared
