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Students explore future of Agriculture in Chatham-Kent
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Students explore future of Agriculture in Chatham-Kent

December 1, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on Students explore future of Agriculture in Chatham-Kent

By: Michael Bennett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Ridgetown Independent News   Ridgetown District High School students were joined by fellow students from across Chatham-Kent […]

“The Gift CK” Food and Toy Drive
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“The Gift CK” Food and Toy Drive

December 1, 2025 Diversity Reporter 0

By: Michael Bennett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Ridgetown Independent News   Ridgetown residents once again showed their tremendous generosity with their donations to The […]

Agriculture Career Day Showcases Opportunities in Chatham-Kent
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Agriculture Career Day Showcases Opportunities in Chatham-Kent

November 27, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on Agriculture Career Day Showcases Opportunities in Chatham-Kent

Tilbury Times Reporter Students from across Chatham-Kent gathered at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus for Agriculture Career Day, an event designed to highlight the […]

Sustainable Fashion Design Competition Open to All High School Students
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Sustainable Fashion Design Competition Open to All High School Students

November 27, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on Sustainable Fashion Design Competition Open to All High School Students

Tilbury Times Reporter St. Clair College’s Fashion Design Technician program is inviting high school students across the region to take part in “SEWING the SEEDS […]

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Give the Gift of ART!

November 27, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on Give the Gift of ART!

Local artists and artisans are coming together to celebrate another year of creativity with The Gift of Art: Holiday ARTsale. This festive event will showcase […]

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2026 Recycling and Waste Collection Guide Available for Pick-Up at Municipal Locations

November 27, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on 2026 Recycling and Waste Collection Guide Available for Pick-Up at Municipal Locations

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent, in partnership with Waste Connections Canada, has released the 2026 Recycling and Waste Collection Guide to help residents manage their waste […]

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Former integrity commish updates her report on Chatham-Kent councillor

November 26, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on Former integrity commish updates her report on Chatham-Kent councillor

By: Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice   Chatham-Kent council will be asked once again if North Kent Coun. Rhonda Jubenville should be […]

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Stuff the trunk to help others

November 26, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on Stuff the trunk to help others

By: Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice   Ozzy the Audi wants you to “park” some donations in the trunk.    Decorated with […]

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A Royal to Remember

November 24, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on A Royal to Remember

By: Michael Bennett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Ridgetown Independent News   The Chatham-Kent 4-H Dairy Club enjoyed a tremendous showing at the Royal Winter […]

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Chatham-Kent Police, OPP launch Festive R.I.D.E. Campaign

November 24, 2025 Diversity Reporter Comments Off on Chatham-Kent Police, OPP launch Festive R.I.D.E. Campaign

By: Michael Bennett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Ridgetown Independent News   The Chatham-Kent Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police launched their annual Festive Reduce […]

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  • Migrant Worker Community Program hosts annual Health and Information Fair with strong community turnout
  • Sikh celebrations bring together families from Tilbury to Wallaceburg
  • Taste of Chatham‑Kent launches month‑long celebration of cultural diversity
  • 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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