October 12, 2022

October 12th is the 285th day of the year. There are 80 days remaining until the end of the year.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Chatham-Kent and most of Southwestern Ontario.

Wind gusts of up 90 kilometres per hour are possible in some areas this afternoon and evening. Some of these wind gusts may be accompanied by showers or thunderstorms.

High winds may result in damaged hydro lines and power outages. Loose objects may be tossed around. Soft shelters, tents, awnings, and similar objects may also be damaged.

Winds are expected to die down early Thursday morning with the front coming through.

The first ever C-K Crowfest begins today.

Crowfest is a celebration of all things “crow” in Chatham-Kent. There will be daily activities taking place in downtown Chatham beginning with the Great Crane Escape tonight at the Chatham Armoury beginning at 6.

Rob Roy Collins will attempt to escape a straitjacket while hanging from a crane.

Following the attempt the Dueling Pianos will perform outside the Armoury. Tickets are on sale now at the Retro Suites Hotel.

Come out and connect at the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce BIZconneCKt Networking Event at Loaded 2 Go.

Formerly known as Business After Hours, you’re invited to come out from 5-6:30 tonight.

The Toronto Maple Leafs NHL season begins tonight.

The Leafs drop the puck in Montreal against the Canadiens at 7 on Sportsnet.

The first official games of the 2022-23 NHL season were actually on the weekend between the Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks in Prague as part of the 2022 NHL Global Series.

The Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche are the favourites to win the Stanley Cup.

Gatorade is selling a $70 water bottle.

Gatorade has created a new smart bottle that uses sweat to tell you when you need to hydrate. The $70 water bottle uses a sweat patch to connect to an app on your phone. The bottle’s lid lights up when you need a drink.

Your hydration levels can be tracked through Gatorade’s App, which features nutrition and training programs as well as recovery recommendations.

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This post was written by Chris McLeod