July 19, 2019

July 19, 2019 5:55 am Published by

July 19th is the 200th day of the year. There are 165 days remaining until the end of the year.


Chatham-Kent remains under a Heat Warning. Daytime high of 35 C expected today, then add in the humidex and it’s should feel like 46!

If temperatures reach those values, they would smash records set more than 70 years ago.

Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings could also be issued as the scorching temperatures could lead to the development of severe storms that pack heavy rain, hail, and damaging winds.

Normal daytime highs and lows for this time of year are around 26 C and 15 C. The sweltering weather will ease slightly on Monday as a cooler, less humid air mass arrives as a weak cold front passes through the region.


It’s Friday Night Movies In The Park!

Come by Tilbury Memorial Park to see Kung Fu Panda 3 on the 20 foot inflatable screen.

Bring the family out for activities starting at 7, the movie begins at dusk.

All free!


Today is Healthy Parks, Healthy People Day.

Everyone is invited to enjoy free day-use at all Provincial Parks, all day.

Healthy Parks, Healthy People Day is an annual celebration of the benefits of time spent outdoors. Spending time in nature is good for our physical and mental health.

Walk CK is hosting a Family Fun Day Walk at Rondeau today from 10-11am.

Take advantage of the Free Park Pass today to have some family fun. Led by a Rondeau Park Naturalist along the Tulip Trail and take part in a scavenger hunt.


Detroit-Windsor Tunnel returns to 24/7 operation starting today. The tunnel will continually be open 24 hours until mid-August. At that point it will close for one night per week until September 30th.

For information go to DWTunnel.com.


It’s climbed to over a million and a half Facebook users saying they’re going to join in on the Area 51 raid on September 20th.

1.6 million users have marked themselves as ‘going’ to “see them aliens” The U.S. military is warning people to stay away from the Nevada military base.

Bud Light is offering free beer to any alien that makes it out of Area 51. They’ve also produced a special black label with white and neon green lettering that reads, “Greetings Earthlings. This is the famous Area 51. We know of no space beer by any other life form which is brewed and aged to be more refreshing. Our cryogenic aging produces a light bodied space lager with a fresh taste, a crisp, clean finish, and a smooth drinkability. Take us to your leader … for drinks.”

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This post was written by Chris McLeod