John Chick

John Chick has worked in and out of media for some 20 years, including stints with The Score, CBC, and the Toronto Sun. He covers Pelham Town Council and occasional other items for PelhamToday, and splits his time between Fonthill and Toronto

Recent Work by John

Bring your own booze okayed for Fonthill's Peace Park

Green-light for pilot project—but not on Thursdays

Apr 18, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

COMMENTARY: Media's descent started with O.J. Simpson

Mass media shift from straight news to tabloid-style, celebrity-infused fluff started on June 17 1994

Apr 12, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Province releases annual Sunshine List

Pelham’s $100,000-plus membership grew to 13 from 12 in 2022

Mar 29, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

PELHAM TOWN COUNCIL: Debate over electricity v. gas

'Climate change is real. It’s not something we’re making up'

Mar 28, 2024 12:22 PM Read more >

PELHAM TOWN COUNCIL: Development Charges boost now in doubt

Yet lower fees paid by developers means higher property taxes for all

Mar 8, 2024 1:15 PM Read more >

TOWN COUNCIL: Battle brewing over development charge increase

Mayor Marvin Junkin says he won't support changes as proposed

Feb 23, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

ICYMI: New year, new water rates

Increase would have been even higher were it not for reserve funds

Feb 10, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

PELHAM TOWN COUNCIL: New year, new water rates

Increase would have been even higher were it not for reserve funds

Feb 8, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

PELHAM TOWN COUNCIL: No ban on dogs in cemeteries

Junkin casts tie-breaking vote, but leash law to be strictly enforced

Jan 25, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

PELHAM TOWN COUNCIL: Ban dogs in cemeteries?

Proposal fails on tie vote—to be debated again on Jan 24

Jan 11, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

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