Wallaceburg Wambo Thanksgiving Weekend Oct 8-9/21

Posted on Oct 06, 2021

Antique Boats at Wambo

It will be a scaled down event but Wambo lovers are thrilled that the event will be celebrated this year on Friday night Oct 8 and Saturday October 9. It is a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving Weekend so make plans to come out and enjoy the festivities.
The committee hopes to bring the full- fledged event back in 2022 but for this year, due to...

Read More

Small Plates, Latest Dining Experience in Chatham

Posted on Sep 28, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Attractions

 Gentry Manor


 If you are not familiar with Gentry Manor in Chatham, you have missed something great. Gentry Manor located at 9 Park St. was formerly the Masonic Temple for those who do not go back that far in Chatham Kent. More than 20 years ago, James Lizotte and Thomas Smith had a dream and a vision. They transformed this Historic Building into a destination...

Read More

Chatham-Kent Hospice Nears Summer Fundraising Goal

Posted on Sep 20, 2021 in Chatham-Kent Events

CK Hospice

We in Chatham-Kent are very fortunate and grateful to have this 10 bed facility in our community. Since its opening in April 2016 it's presence in our community has been a God-sent. Many of us, unfortunately, have had a loved one, a family friend or someone we know, spend their last days in a Hospital Bed or even at home with family members becomin...

Read More

Heritage Property in Chatham-Kent Recently Sold

Posted on Sep 13, 2021 in Human Interest

Gray Heritage Home


If you follow my blog you know that I post several articles on the Historical sites in Chatham-Kent. I always write that Chatham-Kent is steeped in History with its connections to the Underground Railway and the several historical sites likes Uncle Tom’s Cabin in Dresden, the village of North Buxton with its history during the conflict with the Nor...

Read More

Easy Ways To Conserve Energy

Posted on Aug 30, 2021 in Home Ownership

                                   

Saving $$$$


Are your hydro bills stretching your budget? Consider a few simple ways to lower your monthly costs.

1) Have you replaced your lightbulbs with energy efficient bulbs yet. You will be surprised at the difference it makes.

2) Be conscious of lights left on when you leave the room. Most of us just forget to flip the switch as we leave. It tak...

Read More

Chatham's Northside Neighborhoods

Posted on Aug 23, 2021 in Chatham Neighborhoods



 Chatham's North side has grown considerably in the last 50 years. My wife grew up in the 1950's and 60's on St. Clair St. north of McNaughton Ave. In those day very little commercial existed. There was a small commercial mall at the corner of St. Clair (#40 Hwy) heading out of town toward Wallaceburg. The government subdivided some of the properti...

Read More

View Older Posts View Newer Posts