March 8, 2022

March 8th is the 67th day of the year. There are 298 days remaining until the end of the year.

Today is International Women’s Day, part of Women’s History Month.

International Women’s Day was first suggested at a 1910 women’s conference in Copenhagen by activist Clara Zetkin. The first “IWD” was observed in Germany the next year.

It’s a national holiday in China and Russia, where female workers are presented with flowers and gifts.

The theme this year is #BreaktheBias.

A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.

A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

A world where difference is valued and celebrated.

Together we can forge women’s equality.

Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.

Tuesday Movies @ Your Library have returned to the Chatham branch.

The Chatham-Kent Public Library will host a showing Tuesdays at 2pm.

Book your spot now to see King Richard.
Everyone is welcome for a suggested donation of $2 at the door.

Chatham is the Roll Up capital of Ontario.

With Tim Hortons annual Roll Up the Rim to win promotion launching again on Monday, the company released that Chatham placed third in the overall top rolling cities across Canada following Sydney, Nova Scotia, and Saint John, New Brunswick.

“They earned enough rolls to win with the most free coffees and donuts on a per capita basis compared to anywhere in Canada,” Tim Hortons Canada said in a release Monday.

The list is determined by looking at where the free coffee and donut prizes are redeemed across Canada last spring.

Maple City Slo-Pitch is looking for umpires.

The Umpires Association covers five leagues in the municipality.

If you’re interested in finding out more, the first general meeting for umpires is tonight, 6:30pm at the Holiday Inn Express, Dover Room.

To find out more about Maple City Slo Pitch, check out the Facebook group.

Ottawa’s Rideau Canal Skateway‘s 52nd season of skating ended on Saturday.

With the warmer temperatures over the weekend, the decision was made to close the world’s largest skating rink.

The full 7.8 km length of the Rideau Canal Skateway opened on January 14th, and has been open for 41 skating days this winter.

More than half a million skaters took to the ice this season.

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This post was written by Chris McLeod