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C-K Police launch Public Awareness Campaign to combat illegal vehicle use on CASO Trail

December 15, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on C-K Police launch Public Awareness Campaign to combat illegal vehicle use on CASO Trail

By: Michael Bennett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Ridgetown Independent News   A month after Ward 3 East Kent Councillor John Wright brought the matter […]

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POLICE BLOTTER: Tilbury incident among series of police investigations across Chatham-Kent

December 14, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on POLICE BLOTTER: Tilbury incident among series of police investigations across Chatham-Kent

By: Saeed Akhtar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter   Chatham-Kent police laid a series of charges over several days this […]

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West Chatham park to see $3.3M in upgrades

December 11, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on West Chatham park to see $3.3M in upgrades

By: Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice   The second phase of the St. Clair College Community Park is slated to begin next […]

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POLICE BLOTTER: Chatham-Kent Police Report Series of Arrests in Weapons Call, Thefts, Warrants and Disturbances

December 7, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on POLICE BLOTTER: Chatham-Kent Police Report Series of Arrests in Weapons Call, Thefts, Warrants and Disturbances

By: Saeed Akhtar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to multiple incidents between Nov. 28 and […]

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Essex to voice concerns regarding Province’s intention to merge conservation authorities

December 6, 2025 Diversity Reporter 2,260

By Sylene Argent, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Essex Free Press Essex Council directed its administration to prepare and send a letter to the Essex Region […]

Ridgetown woman owns St. Nick Central
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Ridgetown woman owns St. Nick Central

December 3, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on Ridgetown woman owns St. Nick Central

By: Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice   If Santa Claus and his reindeer make a stop at Bonnie Fraser’s house this year, […]

Help cheer up lonely seniors in Chatham-Kent
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Help cheer up lonely seniors in Chatham-Kent

December 3, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on Help cheer up lonely seniors in Chatham-Kent

By: Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice   Be an angel and help an angel.   That’s the premise behind FreeHelpCK’s Adopt-a-Senior program […]

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Chatham-Kent council opts to dock Coun. Jubenville again

December 2, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on Chatham-Kent council opts to dock Coun. Jubenville again

By: Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice   Despite a plea from Coun. Rhonda Jubenville to “move on” and forgo a recommendation from […]

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Full dust control program returns to Chatham-Kent roads, adding 0.67% to 2026 tax increase

December 1, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on Full dust control program returns to Chatham-Kent roads, adding 0.67% to 2026 tax increase

By: Michael Bennett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Ridgetown Independent News   After dominating the discussion for two nights at the 2026 Chatham-Kent Budget deliberations, […]

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Petition to split Zone Township from Chatham-Kent reaches Queen’s Park

December 1, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on Petition to split Zone Township from Chatham-Kent reaches Queen’s Park

By: Michael Bennett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Ridgetown Independent News   A petition that began in September of 2024 by frustrated residents in Bothwell […]

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  • 21:20 Apr 30, 2026 ONT-LJI-Migrant-workers-TR‑to‑PR Migrant workers call for clarity on stalled TR‑to‑PR plan By: Saeed Akhtar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter Source: Tilbury Times Reporter Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab had said the federal government’s new Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident (TR‑to‑PR) pathway would launch in April. But as the month ends, no program has been released, leaving migrant workers, international students and advocacy groups calling for clarity. On Thursday morning, the Migrant Rights Network, Canada’s largest migrant‑led coalition, sent the minister a list of minimum requirements for the promised program. The group warned that any new pathway must avoid the pitfalls of previous immigration pilots and must serve as a step toward permanent resident status for all migrants. The federal government has committed to accelerating the transition of up to 33,000 temporary workers to permanent residency in 2026 and 2027. But migrant‑rights advocates say a narrow or highly restricted program could create panic, confusion and exploitation among workers who have been waiting months for details. Past programs have shown how demand can overwhelm limited pathways. When the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots opened in 2025, more than 40,000 care workers attempted to apply for just 5,500 spots, crashing the website and leaving thousands without answers. Many remain in limbo today. At the same time, more than 2.3 million people on study and work permits have faced permit expiries in 2025 and 2026. Many have remained in Canada on maintained status, hoping the TR‑to‑PR pathway would offer a route to stability. The closure of the Agri‑Food Immigration Pilot, one of the few permanent residency options for agricultural workers, has further heightened pressure on the upcoming program. Despite the federal commitment, the government has not released full eligibility criteria, application rules or timelines through official channels. Instead, partial details have circulated through interviews, social‑media posts and consultant advertising, leaving many migrants to make major life decisions based on speculation. “Thousands are shut out and the most vulnerable are exploited when the government launches narrow, time‑limited programs with limited information,” said Syed Hussan of the Migrant Rights Network Secretariat.  “A pathway for 33,000 people cannot solve a crisis affecting millions. Canada needs permanent resident status for all migrants.” In Chatham‑Kent and Essex counties, where agri‑food operations, seafood‑processing plants and greenhouse farms rely heavily on temporary foreign workers, many say the uncertainty is affecting their ability to plan for the future. A seafood‑processing worker in the region, who asked not to be named for fear of employer repercussions, said the lack of information has created anxiety. “We’ve been waiting every day for news,” he said.  “Many of us have families back home depending on us. Without clear rules, we don’t know if we should renew permits, save money for applications, or prepare to leave.” A seasonal agricultural worker from the Leamington area, Carlos Hernández, said many long‑time workers feel they are being left behind. “I’ve been working so hard in the greenhouses,” Hernández said.  “We help keep the food supply going, but we still don’t know if this program will include us. People are stressed because everything is rumours.” Another worker, María López, who came from Mexico and works at a large greenhouse operation outside Leamington, said the lack of official information has created fear among her co‑workers. “Some of us renewed our permits, others are waiting, and no one knows what is the right choice,” López said.  “We just want clear rules. Many of us want to stay here permanently, but we don’t know if we will even qualify.” The Migrant Rights Network is calling for a TR‑to‑PR pathway that includes seasonal agricultural, food‑processing and seafood workers; undocumented people and those who have lost status; workers in all regions including major urban centres; workers in all TEER categories including low‑wage roles; and people currently excluded by language tests, education requirements, employer‑controlled permits or permit type. Advocates say these measures are necessary to ensure the program does not repeat past failures and to prevent further exploitation of workers who have few or no other pathways to permanent residency. As April closes without the promised launch, migrant‑rights groups say they will continue pressing Ottawa for transparency, fairness and a program that reflects the scale of the need.
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