February 28, 2024

February 28th is the 59th day of the year. There are 307 days remaining until the end of the year.

After some record breaking high temperatures yesterday, overnight thunderstorms, prepare yourself for a “weather whiplash” that begins later today.

Temperatures will fall rapidly today with winds picking up, we could see gusts up to 60 km/h. By Thursday morning, the wind chill is expected to drop well below the freezing mark.

Environment Canada is saying the first week of March could also bring record warmth.

It’s Movie Night at the Capitol Theatre.

There are two shows today; 2pm and 7pm to see The Color Purple.

Admission is $7 or flash your movie pass for entry. Check here for more info.

More work is needed at he CN Rail crossing on Queen St., in Chatham, just north of Park Ave. The road will be closed today and tomorrow.

The closure is the continuation of CN Rail crossing rehabilitation. Queen and William Street South will both be closed for the work.

Closure will begin at 7 a.m. this morning.

The Provincial Junior Hockey League playoffs started last night.

The best-of-seven quarter-final started with the top seeded Lakeshore Canadiens beating the Walpole Island Wild 6-1 and the second seed Essex 73’s beating the Dresden Kings 6-2. The full schedule for all local PJHL teams is below.

Walpole Island Wild vs Lakeshore Canadiens
Game 2: Thursday at Walpole Island at 8 p.m.
Game 3: Friday in Lakeshore at 7 p.m.
Game 4: Sunday at Walpole Island at 7:30 p.m.
*Game 5: Tuesday, March 5, in Lakeshore at 7 p.m.
*Game 6 is Thursday, March 7, at Walpole Island at 8 p.m.
*Game 7 is Friday, March 8, in Lakeshore at 7 p.m.

Dresden Kings vs Essex 73’s
Game 2: Friday in Dresden at 7:30 p.m.
Game 3: Sunday in Essex at 2:30 p.m.
Game 4: Wednesday, March 6, in Dresden at 8:15 p.m.
*Game 5: Thursday, March 7, in Essex at 7 p.m.
*Game 6: Friday, March 8, in Dresden at 7:30 p.m.
*Game 7: Sunday, March 10, in Essex at 2:30 p.m.

Blenheim Blades vs Amherstburg Admirals
Game 1: Thursday at Blenheim Memorial Arena at 7 p.m.
Game 2: Saturday in Amherstburg at 8 p.m.
Game 3: Sunday in Blenheim at 7 p.m.
Game 4: Tuesday, March 5, in Amherstburg at 7:30 p.m.
*Game 5: Thursday, March 7, in Blenheim at 7 p.m.
*Game 6: Saturday, March 9, in Amherstburg at 7:30 p.m.
*Game 7: Sunday, March 10, in Blenheim at 7 p.m.

Wheatley Omstead Sharks vs Mooretown Flags
Game 1: Wednesday at Wheatley Area Arena at 7:30 p.m.
Game 2: Saturday in Mooretown at 7:30 p.m.
Game 3: Monday, March 4, in Wheatley at 7:30 p.m.
Game 4: Wednesday, March 6, in Mooretown at 7:30 p.m.
*Game 5: Friday, March 8, in Wheatley at 8 p.m.
*Game 6: Saturday, March 9, in Mooretown at 7:30 p.m.
*Game 7: Sunday, March 10, in Wheatley at 4:30 p.m.

*If necessary

The world’s first jet suit race is slated to take place today in Dubai when competitors from eight countries take to the air.

It will be the first sporting contest in the world where opponents fly in the air without the aid of an aircraft but instead rely on jet engines strapped to their backs to a navigate a predetermined course. Each of the jet suits used in the race will be specially adapted for the event, with modifications made for buoyancy and safety elements to prevent drowning in case any of the contestants ends up in the water.

It is one of the main attractions of the Dubai Boat Show.

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This post was written by Chris McLeod