5 Things You Need To Know For January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026 5:55 pm Published by Chris McLeod

January 16th is the 16th day of the year. There are 349 days remaining until the end of the year.

The Chatham-Kent Polar Plunge is tomorrow. Money raised will support Special Olympics Ontario and the athletes. Everyone is invited to come by Sons of Kent Saturday, registration begins at 11, plunges at 1 p.m. And if you’d like to take the plunge, you can still register.

The 23rd Annual Toy Show and Sale is Sunday at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre. Come and see: farm toys, trains, sports cards, trucks, construction, model ships, books, planes, cars, action figures, dolls, collectibles, coins, and more! The show is open Sunday from 10-3. Adults are $5, students $2 and 6 and under is free. Proceeds to: Chatham-Kent 4-H Farm Toy Club and Chatham Outreach for Hunger.

Grab some skates and get the family out for some FREE Public Skating this weekend and over the holidays. Friday, January 16 Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Chatham Erickson Arena, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, January 17 Bothwell Area Sports Complex, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Blenheim Memorial Arena, 7:30 – 9 p.m. Sunday, January 18 Chatham Memorial Arena 10 – 11:30 a.m. Ridgetown East Kent Memorial Arena, 12 – 1:30 p.m. Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Thames Campus, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Tilbury Memorial Community Centre, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Wallaceburg Memorial Arena, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Wheatley Area Complex, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Click here for more information on the ice skating programs.

Point Pelee National Park will be closed to visitors from Jan. 16 to Jan. 21 for its annual deer cull. Parks Canada, in collaboration with Caldwell First Nation, will carry out the second phase of the cull, following an initial operation in mid-November. The temporary closure is required for public safety while the work is underway. Officials say the goal is to restore ecological balance in the park and support food sustainability for Caldwell First Nation. Point Pelee is scheduled to reopen to the public on Jan. 22. Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation have been working together to manage the deer population since 2015.

The Toronto International Boat Show opens tomorrow. The show is Canada’s largest indoor boat show and one of the biggest of its kind in North America. Held annually at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place, the event brings together hundreds of exhibitors showcasing boats, marine gear, water sports equipment, docks, accessories, and lifestyle products. It attracts everyone from hardcore boaters to curious first-timers. One of its biggest draws is the world’s largest indoor lake, a massive pool used for live demonstrations, wakeboard and waterski shows, paddle sports, and hands-on experiences – including newer attractions like floating pickleball – that is being offered at this years show. The Boat Show is open Saturday, January 17th to 25th. Go to TorontoBoatShow.com for more information.