March 28, 2022

March 28th is the 87th day of the year. There are 278 days remaining until the end of the year .

Sources say the Ontario government has reached a deal with the federal government for a $10-a-day child-care program.

The deal commits the federal government to providing $10.2 billion to Ontario over a five-year period to bring the average cost of a child-care spot down to $10 per day in 2026. For parents, the funding means an imminent reduction of child-care fees by an average of 25%, with a further 25% drop a year from now.

Child care costs in Ontario are among the highest in Canada, with a full-time spot for a toddler in Toronto averaging around $1,600 a month, or about $70 a day.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Doug Ford have a press conference scheduled for Monday.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent will hold two public information sessions to discuss the plans to locate an emergency homeless shelter to Murray Street in Chatham.

The first session will be held on Tuesday from 6-7:30pm in Studio One at the Chatham Cultural Centre; the other information session will be held on April 6th at the same time and location.

The municipality’s emergency shelter beds program at the Travelodge is ending May 31st, leaving the homeless population with no place to go
after that date.

The discussion sessions will be moderated and feature a number of municipal panelists.

Join us for our Emergency Homeless Shelter Community Meeting!

🗓️ Tuesday, March 29, 2022 – 6:00pm
Chatham Cultural Centre – Studio One

‼️ Can’t join in person? Tune in to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Facebook page for a live stream. #ckont pic.twitter.com/uujc3ZBnbg

— Municipality of Chatham-Kent (@MunicCK) March 25, 2022

The Canadian men’s national soccer team has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

In Toronto, Canada beat Jamaica 4-0 securing their spot in the Qatar World Cup this November.

It is the first time the Canadian men’s team has qualified since 1986.

No winner again, for the Lotto Max jackpot Friday night.

The pot for Tuesday’s draw is now up to an estimated $70 million. There are 26 $1 million Maxmillions prizes to play for.

Buy your tickets at OLG.ca or in store until 10:30pm Tuesday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs Auston Matthews has agreed to be the face —actually, the head — of Lids, the sports cap retailer.

He’s the first NHL player and first pro athlete from a Canadian team with such a partnership.

We are proud to announce @AM34 as our first ever NHL Brand Ambassador. 🏒 Some exciting things are ahead with #34! #LidsLoyal pic.twitter.com/qQBLkbPf3r

— Lids (@lids) March 24, 2022

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This post was written by Chris McLeod