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3 days ago | 
chathamvoice.com | Pam Wright
By Pam WrightLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterThe push to find out if metals found in North Kent’s water wells are toxic to humans continues to grind forward. To that end, a 1,400-signature petition asking the Ministry of Health (MOH) to test the bio-accessibility of metals discovered in the fine sediment of fouled wells was submitted to the Ontario Legislature June 2.
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3 days ago | 
chathamvoice.com | Pam Wright
BayHaven-Rose Verma and dad Sahil hit the water for the toddler’s first day at Mitchell’s Bay beach. Summer is now in full sizzling swing in Chatham-Kent. Weather experts are predicting a warmer-than-average summer for most of the country.
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4 days ago | 
chathamvoice.com | Pam Wright
By Pam WrightLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterThey’ll be no kings on King July 5. That’s the day local citizens are invited to take part in a “No Kings” protest in Chatham. It’s taking place at the corner of King and Third streets in downtown Chatham. Organizer Kai Wood said the goal is to “show solidarity” with residents in the United States who are opposed to U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies, notably the immigration policy.
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1 week ago | 
chathamvoice.com | Pam Wright
By Pam WrightLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterChatham’s New Life Thrift shop started in the pandemic with a hope, a prayer and a sign out front. Five years later, the Queen Street business is thriving. The store helps fund the Chatham Christian School and also supports a number of local charities. To date, the initiative has donated $190,000 back to the community. A different charity is chosen each month and a portion of that month’s sales are donated.
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1 week ago | 
chathamvoice.com | Pam Wright
By Pam WrightLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterA half a century of hometown spirit will be celebrated this weekend at the Thamesville Threshing Festival. The event’s 50th birthday will see new features added this year, as well as the return of tried-and-true favourites.
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1 week ago | 
chathamvoice.com | Pam Wright
By Pam WrightLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterFirefighting is becoming a hot topic at local high schools. That’s according to Cam Sherman, a Grade 10 student who recently completed the eight-week “Firefighter in a High School Program” at Lambton-Kent Composite School in Dresden. After exploring the many aspects of what it means to be a first responder, the 16 year old said a career in firefighting could be on the horizon.
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1 week ago | 
chathamvoice.com | Pam Wright
By Pam WrightLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterAs it heads into its 15th season, Chatham’s Capitol Theatre has plenty of star power in the lineup. According to Devon Hansen, Chatham-Kent’s project manager for the Capitol, the goal is to give the people what they want. “I’m really excited for this season,” he said at a kickoff event at the Capitol June 10.
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1 week ago | 
thespec.com | Pam Wright
A motion by a Chatham councillor to reinstate dust suppressant on gravel roads kicked up a cloud of controversy at Chatham-Kent council recently. But after lengthy discussion, changes to the motion and following four deputations, council opted to bring back the service it did away with during the 2025 budget process. Brought forward by Coun.
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1 week ago | 
thespec.com | Pam Wright
Chatham-Kent is asking the Ontario government to reverse its decision to allow the York1 Dresden landfill project to proceed without a full environmental assessment. The vote comes on the heels of the province’s rapid passage of Bill 5 June 5. As part of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act 2025, the legislation removes the EA placed on the project by the environment minister in 2024.
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1 week ago | 
chathamvoice.com | Pam Wright
By Pam WrightLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterChatham-Kent is asking the Ontario government to reverse its decision to allow the York1 Dresden landfill project to proceed without a full environmental assessment. The vote comes on the heels of the province’s rapid passage of Bill 5 June 5. As part of the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act 2025, the legislation removes the EA placed on the project by the environment minister in 2024.
