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Evening News for Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Three major battery storage projects could be coming to Chatham-Kent, bringing new jobs and millions of dollars. Chatham-Kent police have arrested a wanted man following a disturbance call.  The Chatham Goodfellows have declared another successful Porchlight Campaign. If you run a small business, the final Canada Carbon Rebate payments for 2024-25 should be in your bank account soon, if not already. Canada has an agreement to join the European Union's Security Action for Europe, opening up new markets to Canada's defence companies and encouraging more investment. Four of the five hockey players, acquitted of sexual assault charges earlier this year, now have player contracts.

Noon News for Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Three battery storage energy projects could be coming to Chatham-Kent. It was another strong showing for Chatham's annual porchlight campaign. There are no plans to move Dresden's Lambton Kent Composite School. Authorities have seized thousands of kilograms of illegal drugs and millions of dollars in an initiative to disrupt organized crime in Canada. Erie Shores Health Foundation has launched a new monthly giving program called Care 365. Cal Foote, who was acquitted of sexual assault in a high profile trial earlier this year, has signed a deal with the AHL's Chicago Wolves.

Morning News for Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Roads are a little slippery this morning in Chatham-Kent after some snow fell overnight, but crews are out, and drivers are reminded to drive to the conditions. The local public school says there are no plans to move Lambton Kent Composite School in Dresden because of the proposed landfill project. Chatham-Kent councillor Rhonda Jubenville will now face a two-month pay suspension, reduced from the original three. The Next Generation 9-1-1 system is up and running in Chatham-Kent. The Detroit Pistons rallied to beat Atlanta 99-98. 

Evening News for Monday, December 1, 2025

It doesn't look like the cap on the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund for Chatham-Kent is going away anytime soon. A 20-year-old from Blenheim is facing numerous charges following reports of a dangerous driver in Harwich Township. Broccoli florets sold under the Your Fresh Market brand are being pulled from store shelves across Canada. Algoma Steel has issued about 1,000 layoff notices because of pressure from U.S. tariffs. A recent Time Magazine article quoted a satirical Canadian news article as a fact. The Head Coach of the PWHL's Ottawa Charge has announced that she has breast cancer.

Noon News for Monday, December 1, 2025

Ontario's Ministry of Infrastructure is defending the cap put on Chatham-Kent for the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. Tariffs and pay suspensions are on the agenda tonight at the CK Council meeting. Hundreds of volunteers will be going door-to-door Monday night to make sure local families have a chance at a great holiday. Some precut broccoli florets are being pulled from the shelves for possible salmonella contamination. With the holiday shopping season now in full swing, small business owners are watching to see whether Canadians put their money where their mouth is.

Morning News for Monday, December 1, 2025

The 79th annual Rural Urban Awards were handed out by the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce. The Ontario Provincial Police is looking for new auxiliary constables. The Chatham Goodfellows annual Porchlight Campaign is tonight. The Chatham Maroons have won three straight after getting by Sarnia 3-1. The Toronto Raptors dropped their second straight, falling 116-94 to the Knicks. Josh Allen threw for a touchdown and ran for another as the Buffalo Bills downed the Steelers 26-7.

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Evening News for Friday, November 28, 2025

A broken windshield was the saving grace of two women, who were in a vehicle that ended up in Lake Erie. Construction is set to start on the Chatham-Kent Community Hub next week. The president of the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors believes the province is severely hurting the municipality due to a lack of funding. Two Chatham high school students will have their artwork displayed at Queen's Park next year. U.S. President Donald Trump says he'll permanently pause migration from poorer nations after two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C.

Noon News for Friday, November 28, 2025

The president of the Chatham-Kent Association of Realtors is calling on the Ontario Government to remove its cap on Chatham-Kent for the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. Work on the new Chatham-Kent Community Hub is expected to begin next week, and it will impact traffic in the area. John McGregor Secondary School is celebrating as two of its students have been selected to display their artwork in a prestigious art showcase. The Canadian economy rebounded in the third quarter, rising 2.6% year-over-year. The federal government says the Liberal party remains united despite the departure of Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault. The death toll from the Hong Kong apartment complex fire has risen to 128, and authorities say about 200 people are still unaccounted for.