Chatham-Kent Employment and Social Services is hosting two live Facebook events to offer some solutions for those that may need help participating in Landlord and Tennant Board (LTB) hearings, which are only held online.
When:
- March 21st, 12:00pm
- March 27th, 7:00pm
Where:
Livestreamed on the Municipality’s Facebook & YouTube channels
Local tenants, especially those with lower incomes, are facing challenges with attending Landlord and Tenant Board hearings that are being conducted on Zoom. There are Chatham-Kent residents that do not have the technology or the technological skills to attend these Zoom hearings. When a tenant does not attend an LTB hearing, the judgement is made in favour of the landlord, resulting in unnecessary evictions. These remote hearings have created a “digital divide” for many tenants since being implemented in 2020.
Phillip Mock, Executive Director of Vision Us will be moderating a discussion with Douglas Kwan, director of advocacy and legal services for the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario and Jeff Wilkins, Paralegal/Housing Stability Worker with the Chatham-Kent Legal Clinic.
On March 24, 2024, communities across Canada will come together for a common goal: to make our neighbourhoods more accessible and inclusive.
With the power of the AccessNow app, you can be a part of this movement. Join us in mapping the accessibility of places in your city, and let’s transform Canada into an inclusive place for all.
The Chatham-Kent event is hosted by the Accessibility Advisory Commitee of Council for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Learn more about Map Mission Day 2024 from AccessNow.
Learn more about the Accessibility Advisory Committee of Council on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's website.
For more information contact Councillor Alysson Store Alysson.Storey@chatham-kent.ca or 519.350-5689.
The Chatham-Kent Local Immigration Partnership and Municipality of Chatham-Kent Community Attraction & Promotion team invite leaders and members of local cultural community groups to meet, network, and explore possible connections.
Tuesday, March 5, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Chatham Granite Club, 41 William Street North, Chatham.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration required.
Contact cklip@chatham-kent.ca to register or for more information.
Note: This event is intended specifically for leaders and members of local cultural community groups, and is not an education session open to the public.
As Muslim communities prepare for Ramadan, the Ahlan Bazaar is happening at The Chatham Islamic Centre, 310 McNaughton Ave West, from 2:00PM - 6:00PM on March 1st and 2nd.
Free entry, cash only for payments.
Find jewelry, halal foods, desserts, clothing, eyebrow threading, and henna.
Everyone welcome.
If you have question, please contact Maha Muhareb 519.359.4024 or mamuhareb@hotmail.com.
On February 10th, the first ever Black Excellent Awards and Fala will be held at Retro Suites in Chatham.
The event, held during Black History Month, will honour the outstanding accomplishments of Black community members and celebrate local Black communities.
Gala tickets are $100 each and can be purchased through Event Brite.
Nominations for the awards are open until January 10th and can be made through the Google Doc form.
