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On Monday, October 26, 2026, voters in Chatham-Kent elected a new mayor as Michael Bondy defeated incumbent Darrin Canniff. On this week's episode of Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines, CKNewsToday.ca reporter Georgia Newman speaks with Mayor-elect Bondy.  They talk about election night, voter turnout, and what Chatham-Kent can expect from its mayor over the next four years.

On this episode, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks with Judy Shantz, Chatham-Kent's Municipal Clerk. They discuss Shantz upcoming retirement, her 16 years as the municipality's clerk, and what everyone needs to know to vote during next week's election.

On this episode, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks with Brenda LeClair, the Executive Director of Outreach for Hunger. They discuss how LeClair first started working for the food bank, what it feels like to help someone in need, and the overwhelming number of families currently needing support.

On this episode, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks with Lauren Anderson, one of seven people running to be Chatham-Kent's next mayor. They discuss Anderson's time as a councillor, why she decided to run for mayor, and several issues people in the municipality want to see addressed.

On this episode, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks with Nelson Burm, one of seven people running to be Chatham-Kent's next mayor. They discuss Burm's farming background, why he decided to run for mayor, and several issues people in the municipality want to see addressed.

On this episode, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks with Ryan Gow, one of seven people running to be Chatham-Kent's next mayor. They discuss Gow's interest in municipal politics, why he decided to run for mayor, and several issues residents want addressed.

On this episode, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks with April Colby, one of seven people running to be Chatham-Kent's next mayor. They discuss Colby's background in journalism and politics, why she decided to run for mayor, and several issues people in the municipality want to see addressed.

On this episode of Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks with Darrin Canniff, one of seven people running to be Chatham-Kent's next mayor. They discuss Canniff's time as CK's mayor, why he's seeking a third term, and several issues people in the municipality want to see addressed.

On this episode of Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks with Randy Hope, one of seven people running to be Chatham-Kent's next mayor. They discuss Hope's previous time as CK's mayor, why he decided to run again, and several issues people in the municipality want to see addressed.

On this episode of Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks with Michael Bondy, one of seven people running to be Chatham-Kent's next mayor. They discuss Bondy's time in politics as a councillor, why he decided to run for mayor, and several issues people in the municipality want to see addressed.

On this episode of Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks with Richard Santos, the general manager of the Chatham Maroons. They discuss Santos' decision to leave and ultimately return to the Maroons, the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL) preseason, and expectations for the upcoming season.

On this episode of Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks with Cheryl Johnstone, co-host of the Big Breakfast Morning Show on Big Country 91.3. They discuss Johnstone's time growing up in Chatham-Kent, her 18-year career in radio, and the ups and downs of being a reporter in 2026.

On this episode of Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks to Seth Griffith, the Captain of the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL). They discuss Griffith growing up in Wallaceburg, his junior and professional careers, and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) considering Chatham-Kent for a future team.

On this episode of Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks to Kirk Earley, the Chief of the Chatham-Kent Police Service. They discuss Earley's career, crime in Chatham-Kent, and different initiatives being undertaken to deter it.

On this episode of Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks to Eric Philpott, the director of the documentary 'Dresden 1957.' They discuss the story of the six Dutch immigrant workers killed during an excavation collapse, how the story became lost over time, and how the power of filmmaking is ensuring the story is no longer forgotten.