The Thames Lea Plaza in Chatham, August 13, 2014. (BlackburnNews.com File Photo)The Thames Lea Plaza in Chatham, August 13, 2014. (BlackburnNews.com File Photo)
Chatham

No News On Empty Stores

With Target and Staples out of the Thames Lea Plaza, the strip mall's landlord isn't sure about a replacement.

Brad-lea Meadows President Dean Bradley says they're waiting until Target's lease is up next month to make any plans.

Bradley adds Target's initial 10-year lease is immaterial because the company declared bankruptcy. "I would describe it as a challange to, in fairly short notice and short order, try and find a replacement. All that is up in the air until the bankruptcy process is a little farther along."

Bradley says he has no plans on selling the Thames Lea Plaza. The Chatham Target location on Grand Ave. W closed Sunday.

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Owen Sound Library session gets cyclists ready to roll

Dust off those handlebars and pump up those tires because cycling season is officially upon us! If your trusty two-wheeler is looking a bit more "rusty" than "ready," the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has just the thing to get you back on the road safely.