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Anger, betrayal felt by Dresden area residents over Bill 5 passing

1 day ago | chathamdailynews.ca | Ellwood Shreve

Area residents are feeling anger and betrayal with the passage of provincial legislation that eliminates a significant environmental safeguard for a proposed massive landfill and recycling project on the edge of Dresden. John Lamers, left, and his son Tim, are seen here May 5 with a sign in front of the home Tim Lamers and his family live in, that is near where a proposed massive landfill project is to be located.
Ursuline Lancers win historic bronze medals at OFSAA girls' rugby

1 day ago | chathamdailynews.ca | Mark Malone

Battered by injuries, the Ursuline Lancers dug deep to earn the first OFSAA girls’ rugby medals in school history. The Ursuline Lancers celebrate after winning bronze medals at the OFSAA girls' rugby championship in Aurora, Ont., on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Supplied Photo)Article contentBattered by injuries, the Ursuline Lancers dug deep to earn the first OFSAA girls’ rugby medals in school history. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Men gets 3 1/2 years for aggravated assault in 2023 Chatham shooting

1 day ago | chathamdailynews.ca | Ellwood Shreve

A Chatham man was given time to say goodbye to his mother Thursday after being sentenced to 3 1/2 years in jail in an April 2023 Chatham shooting. Published Jun 05, 2025 • Last updated 9 minutes ago • 2 minute readChatham-Kent courthouse. Article contentA Chatham man was given time to say goodbye to his mother Thursday after being sentenced to 3 1/2 years in jail in an April 2023 Chatham shooting. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Chatham Maroons bid farewell to veterans Jaxen Fortier-Smith, Noah Mathieson

2 days ago | chathamdailynews.ca | Mark Malone

The Chatham Maroons kicked off the GOJHL signing period by saying goodbye to two veterans from their Sutherland Cup team. Chatham Maroons' Brody Gillis, left, Jaxen Fortier-Smith and Connor Hunt celebrate their GOJHL Western Conference title Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in St. Marys, Ont. (Cory Smith/Postmedia Network)Article contentThe Chatham Maroons kicked off the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League signing period by saying goodbye to two veterans from their Sutherland Cup championship team.
Man enters ex-partner's home, one charged: Chatham-Kent police

2 days ago | chathamdailynews.ca | Ellwood Shreve

A Chatham resident was charged after a man forcibly entered his former partner's home, Chatham-Kent police say. Chatham-Kent police cruiser Photo by File photoArticle contentA Chatham resident was charged after a man forcibly entered his former partner’s home, Chatham-Kent police say. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Chatham-Kent Barnstormers to retire Fergie Jenkins's number

2 days ago | chathamdailynews.ca | Mark Malone

The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers will celebrate honorary team president Fergie Jenkins by retiring his No. 31 in a pre-game ceremony Saturday. Fergie Jenkins meets with fans at the Field of Honour charity slo-pitch event celebrating the Chatham Coloured All-Stars at Fergie Jenkins Field at Rotary Park in Chatham, Ont., on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers will celebrate Jenkins, their honorary team president, by retiring his No. 31 in a pre-game ceremony Saturday.
Auction chance to own piece of Fairbairn's four-decade collection

2 days ago | chathamdailynews.ca | Ellwood Shreve

Chatham power couple Mike and Wendy Fairbairn's impressive four-decade collection of cars, motorcycles, advertising memorabilia and more is going up for sale. Published Jun 04, 2025 • Last updated 19 minutes ago • 2 minute readThis original 1914 Packard Model 1-38 Runabout car that has undergone a complete mechanical restoration, will be among the items from the Mike and Wendy Fairbairn collection that will up for auction on June 14.
Local roundup: Ursuline Lancers win first OFSAA girls' rugby medal

2 days ago | chathamdailynews.ca | Mark Malone

The Ursuline Lancers were set to win the first OFSAA girls’ rugby medals in school history Wednesday in Aurora. Ursuline Lancers' Isabella Gray carries the ball against the Lambton Central Lancers in the LKSSAA senior girls rugby final at Ursuline College Chatham in Chatham, Ont., on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Welcoming event held for Spark Joy program

3 days ago | chathamdailynews.ca | Trevor Terfloth

Do have an interest in art and are looking to make an impact? The Thames Art Gallery may have the opportunity for you. Art therapist Krista Schneider speaks during a painting lesson at the Thames Art Gallery on Tuesday. The gallery hosted a welcoming event for the Spark Joy program. (Trevor Terfloth/The Daily News)Article contentDo have an interest in art and are looking to make an impact? The Thames Art Gallery may have the opportunity for you.
Butter tart festival planned for Sons of Kent

3 days ago | chathamdailynews.ca | Trevor Terfloth

No need to pinch yourself. Fans of butter tarts, as well as a cold pint, will soon have a chance to get the best of both worlds later this month. Doug Robbins, right, organizer of the upcoming Tart and Soul Butter Tart Festival, is taste-testing with Michael Bass, of Thamesville's Bent Tin Baked Goods. The June 28 event will take place at Sons of Kent Brewing Co. in Chatham. (Supplied)Article contentNo need to pinch yourself.