Author: Jay Smith
Jay Smith is the afternoon drive host of "Weekdaze" on 99.1 CKXS, based out of Wallaceburg. Smith, a local journalist and radio personality, is a Thamesville born and bred sports enthusiast and father of twin girls, Grace and Aubrey. Jay is a grad of Conestoga College's Journalism: Print and Broadcasting program. An avid Red Wings and Blue Jays fan, Smith is also a retired professional wrestler. Jay supplies play-by-play for local Jr. C hockey games on 99.1 CKXS and can be heard live on the air daily from 2 to 7 pm. Follow Smith on Twitter @jay991ckxs
Canadian Rio Olympics Update – Day 5
YOUR 99.1 CKXS RIO OLYMPIC REPORT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY VICTORY LINCOLN, 301 RICHMOND STREET IN CHATHAM The Canadian medal count sits at 5 ... Read More
Kucera Wins Gold At Espoir Championships
Chatham's Lee Kucera has some new hardware after winning the gold medal in javelin at the Espoir Championships in Moncton, New Brunswick this past weekend. ... Read More
Chatham Maroons Release Exhibition Schedule
New Maroons coach Brian Verbeek with new Maroons captain Steven Beenackers - Contributed Photo The countdown is on for Chatham Maroons fans. The Jr. B ... Read More
Inter County Downs Western Counties In OSG Exhibition
The Inter County Baseball Association defeated the Western Counties Baseball Association in an Ontario Summer Games exhibition on Saturday at Fergie Jenkins Field in Chatham ... Read More
Kent Cobras Looking For Juvenile Players
The Kent Cobras Minor Hockey League are hoping to add their name to the Shamrock League. The Cobras aim to start a travel Juvenile team ... Read More
Ontario Summer Games Baseball Comes To Chatham
Ontario Summer Games baseball is coming to Chatham this Saturday, August 6th. The Western Counties Baseball Association 2016 Summer Games team will face off agains ... Read More
Durston Named Outstanding Rookie
Wallaceburg's Jordan Durston added to his trophy mantle after being named the Major Series Lacrosse Sr "A" Men's Outstanding Rookie alongside Tyson Bell of the ... Read More
Pool Sharks Win 5 Medals At Nationals
Wallaceburg's Madison Broad proudly displays her three medals from this year's Age Group Nationals in Calgary | Photo courtesy of Clare Broad The Age Group ... Read More
Lakers Release Exhibition Schedule
The Wallaceburg Lakers have released their exhibition schedule, with four games currently leading up to the 2016-17 season opener. The Lakers will open pre-season play ... Read More
Sasseville, Tran Add To CK Medal Haul At Nationals
Chatham Pool Sharks Genevieve Sasseville and David Tran both found the podium in day three of the Age Group Nationals in Calgary on Friday night. Sasseville ... Read More
Madison Broad Golden At Nationals
Wallaceburg's Madison Broad won her first gold medal at this year's age-group nationals in Calgary during the 50 metre backstroke event. Wallaceburg's Madison Broad remains ... Read More
Maddy Broad Wins Silver, Local Swimmers Excel At Nationals
Madison Broad during the 200-metre backstroke at the Age Group Nationals in Calgary | Photo courtesy of Clare Broad and Swimming Canada One event down, ... Read More
Pool Sharks Advance To Age Group National Finals
Madison Broad (left), David Tran (centre) and Genevieve Sasseville are representing the Chatham Pool Sharks at the Age Group National Championships in Calgary. Hours into ... Read More
Lakers Add Bothwell’s McMaster
The Wallaceburg Lakers have added Bothwell's Dale McMaster to their 2016-17 PJHL roster. The six foot, 220-pound forward was an affiliate player for Wallaceburg last ... Read More