March 22, 2024

March 22nd is the 82nd day of the year. There are 284 days remaining until the end of the year.

The 40th Chatham-Kent Home and Garden Show begins today.

Show opens at the John D. Bradley Centre this afternoon 2-7, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-4.

Admission is $7, under 16 is free.

Click here for more information.

Ready for the first weekend of Spring?

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Chatham-Kent and most of Southwestern Ontario.

Light snow is expected to begin this morning, should intensify late this afternoon. The snow should taper off this evening.

Environment Canada said confidence in exact snowfall amounts is low, although many areas may receive 5 to 10 cm of accumulation. Higher amounts are expected near the lakes.

Grab some skates and get the family out for some FREE Public Skating this weekend.

Friday, March 22nd
Chatham Erickson Arena, 4:00 – 5:30pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living

Saturday, March 23rd
Bothwell Arena, 12:00 – 1:30pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living
Blenheim Arena, 7:30 – 9:00pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living

Sunday, March 24th
Memorial Arena, 10:00 – 11:30am – Sponsored by Chatham Kent Crime Stoppers
Dresden Arena, 1:00 – 2:30pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living
Tilbury Arena, 1:00 – 2:30pm – Sponsored by Professional Engineer Ontario (Chatham-Kent Chapter)
Wallaceburg Arena, 2:00 – 3:30pm – Sponsored by Anonymous Donor in Support of Children’s Activities
Wheatley Arena, 2:00 – 3:30pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living

Click here for more information on the ice skating programs.

Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot is at $977 million U.S!

The payout option is $461 million.

**Reminder: There are no restrictions that prohibit Canadians from playing the Powerball lottery. Be aware and very careful of websites offering to sell to Canadians.

After 26 years, the Xtreme Skyflyer is no more.

Canada’s Wonderland has been removed the ride after 26 years and almost 1.2 million rides. Riders were lifted in a harness 47 metres high before freefalling and swinging out. There’s no word on what will be replacing it.

It’s one of a handful of changes for the upcoming season. One of the most significant is a new entrance to the park.

The 2024 season opens on May 3rd.

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This post was written by Chris McLeod