Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines

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.

On this episode of Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks to Ryan Donais, the founder of Tiny Tiny Homes, a charity creating a youth housing development in Chatham. They discuss Donais growing up in Chatham and in foster care, why he created Tiny Tiny Homes, and the youth housing project.

On this episode of Chatham Kent Beyond the Headlines, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks with Reach Out Chatham Kent Executive Director Renee Geniole. The discuss the ongoing homeless crisis, encampments, and the biggest misconceptions about the people living on the streets.

  On this episode of Chatham-Kent Beyond the Headlines, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks to Dom Dinelle, the Manager of the Chatham-Kent Barnstormers. They talk about the team's season, how the Montreal Expos helped grow Dinelle's love of the game, and how Canada is becoming a factory for talented baseball players. 

Welcome to Chatham Kent Beyond the Headlines, a new podcast that brings you the important stories and the voices of CK newsmakers.    Each week, we'll have a new episode that will be available wherever you get your podcasts and at CKNewsToday. ca   On this premiere episode, host Jaryn Vecchio speaks to Michael Duben, the Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.   They talk about his time in Chatham-Kent, misconceptions about the municipality's administration, and what it's like behind the scenes.