Chris Campbell

Royal Leamington Spa

Reporter at CHWI-TV (Windsor, ON)

News reporter at CTV Windsor. Born & raised in Chatham-Kent. Proud father. Aerosmith mega-fan. Please hesitate to call.

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False impersonation charge dropped against Dennis Drue

3 days ago | news10.com | Courtney Ward |Chris Campbell

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — One of the charges against Dennis Drue has been dropped, according to the family of one of the victims in the fatal 2012 crash. Drue was responsible for killing two Shenendehowa students and injuring two others in a crash on the Northway. A false impersonation charge was dropped Monday night.
Windsor police marine unit warns boaters to move aside for freighters

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Chris Campbell

Windsor police are seeing a rise in boating violations on the Detroit River, with speeding, safety infractions, and failure to yield to Great Lakes freighters among the most pressing concerns. In 2024, the Windsor Police Marine Unit conducted 137 vessel stops — a 24.5 per cent increase over the previous year. Officers also laid 108 enforcement actions, up 25.5 per cent, and performed 77 safety inspections, more than double the number in 2023. Const.
Lubricant leaks from Essex wind turbines; raises concerns over maintenance, accountability

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Chris Campbell

Wind turbines in the Town of Essex are drawing fresh scrutiny from local officials after reports of lubricant leaks, with municipal leaders raising concerns about long-term maintenance and the future of aging infrastructure. Mayor Sherry Bondy said residents have been reporting issues with turbines for years, but more questions are surfacing now about what happens as the structures age and contracts begin to expire. “They’re not new anymore. So, this is what happens,” Bondy said in an interview.
Chatham-Kent council to debate CCTV camera expansion in parks

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Chris Campbell

Chatham-Kent council will debate expanding the municipality’s use of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras later this month, amid growing concerns over vandalism in public parks. Ward 1 Coun. Melissa Harrigan has tabled a motion ahead of the April 28 meeting, calling for a staff report on the current use and potential expansion of CCTV coverage across the region.
Tecumseh moves to incorporate Monroe Island under municipal restructuring plan

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Chris Campbell

The Town of Tecumseh is moving forward with a proposal to formally incorporate Monroe Island, currently located within the Municipality of Lakeshore, into its jurisdiction through a municipal restructuring process.
Town of Essex plans new tree nursery following major urban tree assessment

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Chris Campbell

The Town of Essex is moving forward with plans to establish a municipal tree nursery after a sweeping inventory of nearly 4,700 urban trees revealed concerns about species diversity, aging trees, and storm resilience. The inventory, conducted across public lands in Essex’s urban centres, found that about 40 per cent of the trees are maples — with silver maples alone accounting for more than 19 per cent.
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: 'Touching Toes' by Olivia Dean

2 weeks ago | wdet.org | Chris Campbell

This week on The Progressive Underground, we’re tuning in to rising UK powerhouse Olivia Dean. With a voice that’s pure and expressive, and a songwriting style that cuts deep, she’s been making waves in the global R&B and soul scenes. Her live performances are the stuff of legend, and her debut album “Messy” is filled with gems. One of them is this beautiful acoustic-driven number “Touching Toes” which is my Pick of the Week.
Chatham Legion pipe band set to honour Canadian sacrifices in the Netherlands

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Chris Campbell

With the sound of pipes still echoing from a spirited send-off parade in downtown Chatham on Saturday, members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 642 Pipe and Drum Band are now preparing to travel to the Netherlands for a series of historic commemorations. A 55-member pipe band and colour guard will take part in events marking the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands — a moment Canadians played a pivotal role in during the final stages of the Second World War.
Majority of Canadians willing to pay more for local food amid U.S. trade tensions: Survey

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Chris Campbell

A new national survey suggests Canadians are showing strong support for homegrown food, even if it means paying more at the checkout. According to Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab, 60.8 per cent of respondents said they are willing to pay five to 10 per cent more for Canadian-grown produce, dairy or meat over American alternatives. The findings come amid growing trade tensions with the U.S. and increasing consumer interest in the origins of their food.
Trade tensions causing uncertainty for farmers

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Chris Campbell

Spring marks a crucial time for farmers in Chatham-Kent, but uncertainty over tariffs has one local operation worried about the future of its harvest. Kerr Farms, a family-run operation specializing in organic asparagus, said ongoing trade disputes between Canada and the U.S. could threaten its business. For decades, the farm has relied on the U.S. market to sell the majority of its organic asparagus. However, concerns over potential tariffs have left them re-evaluating their operations.