The Sydenham Current is taking a look back at 2021, on a month-by-month basis.
The ‘October’ review is presented by IPC Securities in Wallaceburg:
Here are the stories that made the headlines:
Lavish Leggings donates $10,000 to Walpole Island First Nation

Chatham-Kent Hospice raises over $123,500 through virtual event
Chatham-Kent implements COVID-19 vaccination verification and testing policy
Wallaceburg band Town Krier headlining WAMBO stage on Saturday

Breast Buddies Dragon Boat Team celebrates 20 years, recruiting new members
‘Scaled-down’ WAMBO event ready to go
Trinity Christian Centre closing in Dresden, building being donated to Rotary Club
Wheatley Explosion Update: H2S gas detected at scene
Thanksgiving WAMBO 2021 kicks off in downtown Wallaceburg

Gas release may help investigators find source
Homicide investigation in Chatham
21st COVID-19 death in Chatham-Kent, active cases at 72
Shed fire in Wallaceburg causes $200,000 damage
Wallaceburg baby delivered road-side by his Grandma in Thamesville

‘The Gift’ launching once again across Chatham-Kent
Ken Phillips named new GM of the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority
Arson charges laid after two fires at Charlotte’s Freedom Farm outside of Dresden
Update: 6th arrest made in Walpole Island murder case
Wallaceburg Chamber announces 2021 award nominees
Update: More charges linked to Walpole Island homicide case
‘Overwhelming positive response’ to C-K employee COVID-19 vaccine & testing policy
22nd COVID-19 death confirmed in Chatham-Kent
Province releases ‘long-term’ COVID-19 reopening plan
Tilbury man wins $1-million lottery prize
Update: Garage fire outside of Wallaceburg
Wallaceburg writer holding book launch on November 4
Update: Fire on Baseline Road causes $300,000 damage
Grass torn up, graffiti spray painted at McVean Park in Dresden
High school sports underway, fully vaccinated spectators will be allowed to watch
Chatham-Kent’s 23rd COVID-19 death confirmed
Abandoned gas well located adjacent to the site of the Wheatley explosion
Public input sought for replacing the Wallaceburg Water Treatment Plant
Wallaceburg Tartans Baseball Team caps off perfect season with LKSSAA championship

Update: Fatal collision on Queen’s Line, police continue to investigate
















