# local entertainment (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover local entertainment. Page: Feed: --- ## [Chatham-Kent Barnstormers keep battling through tough times](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/sports/local-sports/chatham-kent-barnstormers-keep-battling-through-tough-times) _2026-08-25 · Mark Malone · Chatham Daily News_ The Chatham-Kent Barnstormers aren’t going down without a fight. ## [Chatham-Kent kidney walk set for Sept. 20](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/chatham-kent-kidney-walk-set-for-sept-20) _2026-08-25 · Tom Morrison · Chatham Daily News_ Chatham is one of many Ontario communities participating in the annual Kidney Walk in September. The local event from the Kidney Foundation of Canada will be held Sept. 20 at Mud Creek Park. Registration is at 12 p.m. with a 1 p.m. start time. Held in 30 locations in Ontario, the Kidney Walk is meant \[…\] ## [Eighty-six candidates seek seats on restructured Chatham-Kent council](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/eighty-six-candidates-seek-seats-on-restructured-chatham-kent-council) _2026-08-25 · Daily News staff · Chatham Daily News_ There will be plenty of new faces on the restructured Chatham-Kent council that will be in place after the upcoming municipal election. And there is no shortage of candidates for voters to choose from with seven candidates vying to be mayor and 79 candidates running for council. The new, restructured council will have 14 council \[…\] ## [Local roundup: PJHL pre-season underway; Diamonds host OBA finals](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/sports/local-sports/local-roundup-pjhl-pre-season-underway-diamonds-host-oba-finals) _2026-08-25 · Mark Malone · Chatham Daily News_ The Dresden Kings and Blenheim Blades play Provincial Junior Hockey League pre-season games this week. ## [Newly formed CK Growth Alliance hosting municipal candidate open house](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/newly-formed-ck-growth-alliance-hosting-municipal-candidate-open-house) _2026-08-25 · Ellwood Shreve · Chatham Daily News_ A coalition of organizations that aims to be a collaborative voice on a variety of local issues will introduce itself to the community by hosting a municipal candidate open house in September. The Chatham-Kent Growth Alliance (CKGA) is a coalition of leaders representing agriculture, business, housing, real estate and property rights that has come together \[…\] ## [Water transmission line repairs prompts request to reduce water use in Chatham](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/water-transmission-line-repairs-prompts-request-to-reduce-water-use-in-chatham) _2026-08-25 · Daily News staff · Chatham Daily News_ The Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission is asking Chatham residents to minimize non-essential water use until Friday while repairs are completed on a major water transmission line supplying the Chatham water treatment plant. “Residents can continue to use water for normal household needs, including drinking, cooking, bathing and other essential purposes,” said a PUC media release. \[…\] ## [PHOTOS: Port Lambton vs. Lakeshore, OBA 18U B championship](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/sports/local-sports/photos-port-lambton-vs-lakeshore-oba-18u-b-championship) _2026-08-24 · Mark Malone · Chatham Daily News_ The Port Lambton Pirates and Lakeshore Whitecaps will face off this week in Chatham for the Ontario Baseball Association 18U B championship. ## [CK Votes: Emery Huszka running for council in Ward 3 North East Kent](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/ck-votes-emery-huszka-running-for-council-in-ward-3-north-east-kent) _2026-08-24 · Daily News staff · Chatham Daily News_ Name: Emery Huszka Age: 55 Ward: 3 Why are you running for council? “Roads need proper attention.” That was the overwhelming feedback I received from people when I announced my intentions to run. I respect this community and appreciate everything it has provided my family. As my life reaches autumn, it’s time to pay it back \[…\] ## [PHOTOS: Rain holds off for CK Pride parade](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/photos-rain-holds-off-for-ck-pride-parade) _2026-08-22 · Trevor Terfloth · Chatham Daily News_ Despite threatening weather in the forecast, the rain held off for the annual CK Pride parade, which made its way through downtown Chatham on Saturday. First responders, local businesses and community organizations were among the many groups taking part. Trevor Terfloth photos. ## [Chamber seeks co-ordinated response in wake of new U.S. tariffs](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/chamber-seeks-co-ordinated-response-in-wake-of-new-u-s-tariffs) _2026-08-22 · Trevor Terfloth · Chatham Daily News_ Calling for a measured and co-ordinated response following the breakdown of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce is also hoping that economic resilience will be a key issue this municipal election. With the U.S. imposing 50 per cent tariffs on approximately $28 billion in Canadian goods, the federal government has announced a dollar-for-dollar \[…\] ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UMnf8UdpJG6U) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [CK VOTES: Loree Bailey running for council in Ward 5 Wallaceburg](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/ck-votes-loree-bailey-running-for-council-in-ward-5-wallaceburg) _2026-08-22 · Daily News staff · Chatham Daily News_ Name: Loree Bailey Age: 50 Ward: 5 Why are you running for council? Wallaceburg is my home, and I genuinely care about what happens here and the people. I’ve been involved in hands-on ways — from starting Wallaceburg’s first community meal and helping create a free food pantry, to volunteering, working in nursing, supporting people \[…\] ## [Gilberts: Rural school fairs were an annual affair](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/opinion/columnists/gilberts-rural-school-fairs-were-an-annual-affair) _2026-08-21 · Jim and Lisa Gilbert, Special to The Daily News · Chatham Daily News_ I recently was able to borrow a facsimile of a brochure which shows the prize list for the 1935 Rural School Fair in Thamesville. ## [Man charged with assault, uttering threats: Chatham-Kent police](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/man-charged-with-assault-uttering-threats-chatham-kent-police) _2026-08-21 · Daily News staff · Chatham Daily News_ A Chatham man faces multiple charges, including some related to historical assault allegations, Chatham-Kent police say. ## [Barnstormers' Julien Monks uses baseball to see the world](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/sports/local-sports/barnstormers-julien-monks-uses-baseball-to-see-the-world) _2026-08-21 · Mark Malone · Chatham Daily News_ Julien Monks’s baseball career began on the Fourth of July. ## [Catholic board sells Chatham's former Georges P. Vanier school](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/catholic-board-sells-chatham-vanier-school) _2026-08-21 · Daily News staff · Chatham Daily News_ Trustees for St. Clair Catholic District School Board have approved the sale of the former Georges P. Vanier Catholic School in Chatham. ## [Council OK's $1.56M land buy for Blenheim ball complex, reservoir](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/council-oks-1-56m-land-buy-for-blenheim-ball-complex-reservoir) _2026-08-21 · Tom Morrison · Chatham Daily News_ Chatham-Kent is purchasing 32 acres in Blenheim to support a new four-diamond baseball complex and a replacement reservoir. ## [Mitchell's Bay residents soon can use town's name as mailing address](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/mitchells-bay-residents-soon-can-use-towns-name-as-mailing-address) _2026-08-21 · Daily News staff · Chatham Daily News_ After the municipality requested the change, Mitchell's Bay residents can soon use their town's name as their mailing address. ## [Local roundup: Schinkelshoek swims in finals; Maroons sign defenceman](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/sports/local-sports/local-roundup-schinkelshoek-swims-in-finals-maroons-sign-defenceman) _2026-08-21 · Mark Malone · Chatham Daily News_ Pain Court’s Gavin Schinkelshoek competed in two A finals for Team Canada at the Junior Pan Pacific swimming championships in Vancouver. ## [CK VOTES: Civic election nominations close Friday](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/nomination-deadline-approaching-for-prospective-candidates) _2026-08-20 · Daily News staff · Chatham Daily News_ Interested in running in the 2026 municipal election? Chatham-Kent has issued a reminder that nominations close Friday at 2 p.m. ## [Chatham Maroons captain Dylan Richter feels great for new season](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/sports/local-sports/chatham-maroons-captain-dylan-richter-feels-great-for-new-season) _2026-08-20 · Mark Malone · Chatham Daily News_ Dylan Richter is happy to have last season in his rearview mirror. ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vydMNDbh9x8l) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Home tied to London’s largest fentanyl bust raided again in drug probe](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/home-tied-to-londons-largest-fentanyl-bust-raided-again-in-drug-probe/wcm/02a4aac5-1aba-451c-81e2-f4550dacb08f) _2026-08-20 · Dale Carruthers · Chatham Daily News_ The Sheffield Boulevard home was searched again as police seized $1.28 million worth of drugs in a separate investigation. ## [Local roundup: Mitchell defends Ontario golf title; Morrison debuts in high-A](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/sports/local-sports/local-roundup-mitchell-defends-ontario-golf-title-morrison-debuts-in-high-a) _2026-08-20 · Mark Malone · Chatham Daily News_ Walpole Island's Cheryl Mitchell continued her dominance at the Ontario Indigenous golf championship by winning the women’s overall title for the fifth time. ## [Chatham-Kent wins AMO award for transitional cabin project](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/chatham-kent-wins-amo-award-for-transitional-cabin-project) _2026-08-20 · Tom Morrison · Chatham Daily News_ Chatham-Kent's Pathways on Park housing project, which has 50 cabins, has won an award from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario ## [Third annual CK Can Jam mural festival kicks off Sunday](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/entertainment/local-arts/third-annual-ck-can-jam-mural-festival-kicks-off-sunday) _2026-08-19 · Trevor Terfloth · Chatham Daily News_ Now in its third year, CK Can Jam will continue to bring a creative flair to outdoor spaces, while promoting public art. ## [Three Londoners charged after $1.28M drug seizure: OPP](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/news/local-news/three-londoners-charged-after-1-28m-drug-seizure-opp/wcm/08381e2d-acba-4117-809d-e8040006fd4c) _2026-08-19 · Dale Carruthers · Chatham Daily News_ The raids uncovered fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, along with handguns and stolen vehicles. ## [Chatham-Kent Barnstormers rally past Guelph Royals](https://www.chathamdailynews.ca/sports/local-sports/chatham-kent-barnstormers-rally-past-guelph-royals) _2026-08-19 · Mark Malone · Chatham Daily News_ The visiting Chatham-Kent Barnstormers used a seven-run seventh inning to beat the Guelph Royals 14-9 Tuesday in the Canadian Baseball League.