Chatham-Kent tackles a housing fire, civic center purchase争议, and landfill proposal amid community debates.

In 2024, Chatham-Kent, Ontario faced significant challenges including a suspicious fire at a social housing complex that displaced residents, leading to community support efforts. The council also split over a $2.95 million purchase of the former Sears building for a new civic center, library, and museum, amid concerns about cost overruns and potential tax increases. Additionally, a landfill proposal sparked community debate over environmental impacts.

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