November 7, 2023

November 7th is the 311th day of the year. There are 54 days remaining until the end of the year.

The phone lines are now open for first time applications for the Chatham Goodfellows No Child Without a Christmas campaign.

Applicants must apply by phone only: 519-354-1146. Applications are open until Friday, December 1st.

This is the 69th annual campaign to provide food and toys to children and their families during the holidays.

Last year, No Child Without A Christmas supported 1600 families with food and gift baskets.

For more information on the annaul campaign, go to ChathamGoodfellows.ca.

Operation Cover Up distribution started yesterday.

For those in need of a winter coat, you need to pick up a coupon at one of the following:

• Chatham – 46 Orangewood Blvd
• Wallaceburg – 600 Lowe St.
• Ridgetown – 18 Main St.
• Tilbury Information and Help Centre – 26 Queen St N.

For any more information, contact The Salvation Army Chatham Kent.

Canadian veterans and active service members will be able to use all Ontario Provincial Parks with free weekday day-use all year .

Veterans and active service members can present their valid Canadian Armed Forces identification and proof of Ontario residency to gain access to the parks.

We thank our veterans and active members of the @CanadianForces for their service to our country and are honoured to offer past and present members of the @CanadianForces free weekday, day-use access to @ontarioparks year-round.

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— Environment Ontario (@ONenvironment) November 6, 2023

There’s a brand new apple from an orchard in Newcastle, Ontario.

Snowflake is a white-speckled apple with rosy-red skin that has a complex yet distinctive flavour: crisp, juicy, initially sharp that quickly gives way to a sweet tanginess.

Only available at select stores in the province.

It took about 20 years for Algoma Orchards to grow and market the Snowflake apple. There is currently only enough to sell in Ontario but they hope that in a few years they can sell it across the country.

Heads up if you’re planning to do any travelling around the American Thanksgiving weekend (November 24th). The Transportation Security Administration is projecting this Thanksgiving will see 55 million travelers.

A lot of the headaches come at security, because people don’t know what to pack.

Turkey and stuffing are allowed in carry-on bags. So are pies and cakes, because they’re considered solids. But no gravy or mashed potatoes because they’re considered a liquid.

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This post was written by Chris McLeod