Floating home dreams sink for Chatham-Kent residents [Video]

The dream of a life on water has drowned in a sea of sadness for a group of Chatham-Kent, Ont. residents who paid a Wallaceburg-based company for a floating home they never received.

“It just never happened,” stated Meg Connelly, who along with Melissa Jacob and Keith Thompson say they’re waiting for their money back from Stronghouse Canada Corp./Twin Dolphins Canada Corp.Company owner Alex Topol in Chatham-Kent, Ont., on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)

The residents even have a court ruling, ordering restitution and they’re still waiting for repayment.

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“It’s really disheartening. I’ve cried a lot of tears,” said Connelly.

The 71-year-old retired nurse said she was excited about the idea of living on the Sydenham River when it was first presented in 2020.

She sold her mortgage-free home to get one.

“It was a great concept,” Connelly explained. “I loved the concept. It was ecologically friendly. It was a perfect solution to what …