September 12, 2019

September 12th is the 255th day of the year. There are 110 days remaining until the end of the year.

The Chatham and Blenheim Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library are hosting an ID Clinic today from 12:30 to 3:30.

Stop by and get information and help with the process. It’s first come, first served, so come early.

The federal election campaign is officially underway. The 43rd federal election will take place October 21, 2019.

Polls suggest the Liberals and Conservatives are running neck-and-neck, while the NDP and Greens are fighting for third.

The Canadian Snowbirds will fly over north Chatham today between 12:30 and 12:45 (weather permitting) The target is Gregory Drive School.

Students will be wearing red and white today.

The National Toy Hall of Fame announced this year’s 12 finalists.

They include Care Bears, colouring books, Jenga, He-Man, Matchbox cars, My Little Pony, and the smartphone.

The few that will be inducted into the Hall of Fame will be announced in November.

For the first time, you can vote at ToyHallOfFame.org. This newest inductees will be announced November 7th.

The Strong museum announces this year’s #toyhall finalists! Which toy is your favorite? Vote in the Player’s Choice poll now through September 18. pic.twitter.com/a0uemUAg8H

— The Strong Museum (@museumofplay) September 11, 2019

Lego is now launching four sets of their building bricks for those who are visually impaired.

The sets will come with braille and audio instructions.

Check out LegoAudioInstructions.com for more info.

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This post was written by Chris McLeod