By Dave Babbitt – Special to the Sydenham Current

Some days I dare myself to dream.

Based on my personal policy of not complaining about something without offering an alternative, this week I offer a recent “vision.”

It’s an old story now, but I’m not happy that there is no instrumental wind music course being offered at WDSS. However, having spent 31 yea...

The Ontario government has introduced new legislation it says will reduce regulatory burdens, speed up project approvals and strengthen protections for workers.

The proposed Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026, also known as the POWER Act, is part of the province’s broader effort to streamline permits and approvals while supporting economic g...

The Wallaceburg Minor Hockey Association is preparing for the upcoming season with tryouts for its girls U13C team later this month in Chatham-Kent.

The association says it is continuing to expand its girls programming, offering more opportunities for development and competitive play as interest in girls hockey grows locally.

Tryouts are scheduled to take place ...

The Ontario government says it plans to introduce legislation to restrict foreign ownership of provincial farmland while expanding agricultural production in northern Ontario’s Clay Belt region.

The proposal, announced Tuesday by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, is part of the province’s broader plan to strengthen its agri-food sector and boo...

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: A 50-year-old man is facing charges following an alleged assault in Chatham, police say.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service said officers responded to a report of an assault on Merritt Avenue on April 20 at about 6:41 p.m.

Police allege a physical altercation occurred between the man and a 31-year-...