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

WDSS Girls Rugby Fundraising For OFSAA

WDSS Girls Rugby Fundraising For OFSAA

Jay Smith- May 26, 2016

The WDSS Tartans female rugby team are fundraising for their first ever trip to the OFSAA finals in Ottawa. The Wallaceburg lady Tartans rugby team ... Read More

Sarnia Imperials Open NFC Season Saturday

Sarnia Imperials Open NFC Season Saturday

Jay Smith- May 25, 2016

The Northern Football Conference's (NFC) Western Champion Sarnia Imperials take to the field, to begin the defense of their title this Saturday, May 28th against ... Read More

Wallaceburg Sting 1st After Hot Start

Jay Smith- May 25, 2016

The Wallaceburg men’s Sting soccer team playing in the 1st division of the Western Ontario Soccer League have begun their season right where they left ... Read More

Port Lambton Sr Pirates Open Season Tuesday, Home Opener Sunday

Port Lambton Sr Pirates Open Season Tuesday, Home Opener Sunday

Jay Smith- May 24, 2016

The Port Lambton Sr. Pirates baseball team opens the 2016 summer season on Tuesday, May 25th with their home opener slated for Sunday, May 29th, ... Read More

Lakers Name Joe Byrne Jr Head Coach

Lakers Name Joe Byrne Jr Head Coach

Jay Smith- May 16, 2016

Joe Byrne Jr (left) has been named the new head coach of the Wallaceburg Lakers The Wallaceburg Lakers have named Joe Byrne Jr their new ... Read More

Wallaceburg Lakers Looking For Trainer

Wallaceburg Lakers Looking For Trainer

Jay Smith- May 16, 2016

The hiring process continues for the Wallaceburg Lakers. While fans await official announcements regarding coaching staff, the Great Lakes Junior "C" team is on the ... Read More

Faubert Named Maroons MVP

Faubert Named Maroons MVP

Jay Smith- May 2, 2016

Ian Faubert was named team MVP at the Chatham Maroons year-end banquet The Chatham Maroons handed their 2015-2016 Player Awards at a dinner held at ... Read More

McNear Steps Down From Blades

McNear Steps Down From Blades

Jay Smith- April 27, 2016

The Blenheim Blades will have a new head coach behind the bench for the 2016-17 season. Bob McNear Jr. has reportedly stepped down from his ... Read More

Wallaceburg Lacrosse Receives Trillium Grant

Wallaceburg Lacrosse Receives Trillium Grant

Jay Smith- April 25, 2016

Wallaceburg Minor Lacrosse has been named a recipient of a Trillium grant, totaling $266,800. The BIG announcement was made during a kick-off party, featuring a ... Read More

Six Pool Sharks Capture Titles

Six Pool Sharks Capture Titles

Jay Smith- April 25, 2016

Six Chatham Y Pool Sharks swam their way to trophies this past weekend at the Seal League Championship. Chatham-Kent was well represented and left the ... Read More

Full Weekend For Lacrosse In ‘Burg

Full Weekend For Lacrosse In ‘Burg

Jay Smith- April 20, 2016

Lacrosse is alive and well in Wallaceburg! The Sr. B Thrashers will open their sophomore season at home on Saturday with a 4pm start against ... Read More

Lakers Coach Says Disconnect In Hockey Operations Led To Resignation

Lakers Coach Says Disconnect In Hockey Operations Led To Resignation

Jay Smith- April 19, 2016

An already busy off-season for the Wallaceburg Lakers is now unexpectedly even more hectic for the Great Lakes Junior C hockey club. Less than a ... Read More

Wallaceburg Man Runs Boston Marathon

Wallaceburg Man Runs Boston Marathon

Jay Smith- April 19, 2016

Wallaceburg's Joe Perry competed in the Boston Marathon on Monday and finished with a time of 3 hours, 29 minutes and 4 seconds. Perry, a ... Read More

New Owners Say Lakers Not Leaving Wallaceburg, Eyeing Championship

New Owners Say Lakers Not Leaving Wallaceburg, Eyeing Championship

Jay Smith- April 13, 2016

The Byrne Laus Hockey Corporation were introduced as new owners of the Wallaceburg Lakers on Wednesday. Left to right: Joe Byrne Jr, Boris Laus, Joe ... Read More