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2026 Sydenham Challenge Dragon Boat Festival an ‘incredible’ success in downtown Wallaceburg (Photos)

It was jam-packed in downtown Wallaceburg on Saturday, June 6, 2026 for the annual Sydenham Challenge Dragon Boat Festival. "What an absolutely incredible Saturday we had," organizers say. "To every single paddler who...
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Chatham-Kent Election 2026

Steven Burritt is running for Council in Wallaceburg

Steven Burritt has filed his nomination papers and is running for Chatham-Kent Council, representing Ward 5 – Wallaceburg. Burritt is the seventh candidate to file in Wallaceburg, joining Brendan Authier,...
Chatham-Kent Election 2026

Ryan Gow is running for Mayor of Chatham-Kent

Ryan Gow has filed his nomination papers and is running to become Mayor of Chatham-Kent. Gow filed on June 2, 2026. He is the fifth person to file for the position...
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Knights of Columbus volunteers recognized at Barnstormers game in Chatham

Volunteers with the Knights of Columbus were honoured Tuesday night at Fergie Jenkins Field during a Chatham-Kent Barnstormers game, recognizing their ongoing support for local charities and ballpark operations. The group, which...
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Wallaceburg District Secondary School honours athletes at annual banquet

Wallaceburg District Secondary School celebrated the achievements of its student-athletes during the 2025-26 Annual Athletic Banquet, recognizing individual excellence, team success and contributions to...
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Barnstormers to honour volunteers and charitable efforts at June 9 home game

The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers will recognize the volunteers who support the team's charitable and game-day operations during a special appreciation night on June 9 at...

Dallas Smith chats with SWOMP before closing out Day #1 of Meadows 2026

Canadian country artist Dallas Smith closed out the opening day of Meadows Music Festival 2026 in Fergus, Ontario on Friday, May 29. An hour before Smith and his band took the main stage, SWOMP sat with him backstage for an interview

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Missing indoor cat in Wallaceburg

Intact male missing from the VLA area. If seen please message Janice here -
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Update- Tater has been found

Missing from Murray St. and Wallace St. area. If seen please message CarolAnn HERE.
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