November 5, 2024

November 5, 2024 5:55 am Published by Chris McLeod

November 5th is the 310th day of the year. There are 56 days remaining until the end of the year.

The Chatham-Kent Public Library hosts Movies @ Your Library every Tuesday at the Chatham branch.

Book your spot today to see They Shall Not Grow Old, the acclaimed documentary about the soldiers and events of the Great War.

Movies start at 2 p.m.

There’s a blood donor clinic today at the St. Clair College Healthplex 1-8 p.m.

No walk-in appointments are available. Book your appointment at Blood.ca, call 1-888-2-DONATE or use the apps.

If you’re unable to donate this week, the next clinic locally won’t be until November 26 in Blenheim.

It’s the first Tuesday in November, Election Day.

It’s the 60th U.S. Presidential Election.

The two major candidates are Republican former President Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.

Polls begin closing at 7 p.m.

Astronauts on the International Space Station will be able to vote in today’s U.S. election thanks to a special high-tech encryption system. The ballots are only accessible by the astronauts and the clerk to protect each vote’s integrity. The crew has been stranded on the I.S.S. for several months due to a Boeing Starliner malfunction. They are not expected to come home until at least February.

The winner of the 2024 presidential election will be inaugurated on January 20, 2025.

In recognition of Remembrance Week the provincial government is giving veterans free access on weekdays to all provincial parks.

Veterans and active service members may take advantage of this program by presenting their valid Canadian Armed Forces identification card and proof of Ontario residency at the entrance of any provincial park. Free weekday entry also extends to loved ones accompanying a service member or veteran in the same vehicle.

This initiative honors the sacrifices made by Canadian men and women in uniform, both past and present, who have defended the country’s values of freedom and democracy.

Santa’s making his first visit to Chatham-Kent for a parade next week!

The Downtown Chatham BIA is hosting Santa’s visit on Friday, November 15th. The theme this year is Candy Cane Lane. The parade will follow the usual route, beginning at 6:30 p.m. from Sandys St., downtown to the WISH Centre. Go here for more information.

On Saturday, November 16th, the Wallaceburg Knights of Pythias will hold their 55th annual Christmas Parade at 6 p.m.

This year’s parade theme is What Christmas Means to You.

Click here for a list of all the local Santa Claus parades.