5 Things You Need To Know For February 17, 2026

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It’s Paczki Day! CKMORNINGS will be live at Maple City Bakery from 6-10 this morning.

Today is also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras (french for Fat Tuesday) Pancake Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday.

Always celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent and traditionally the final chance to indulge.

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

Stop by today to see Bohemian Rhapsody.

Movies start at 2 p.m.

Heads up, garbage and recycling will be delayed by one day this week because of the Family Day holiday.

Download Chatham-Kent’s handy Waste App “Recycle Coach” for reminders on your waste collection schedule.

Download it here for Android and here for Apple.

For more information, check the 2026 Recycling and Waste Collection Schedule.

Today is the Chinese New Year – also known as Lunar New Year. It’s the Year of the Horse.

The exact date of the start of the Chinese New Year changes from year to year, as the traditional Lunar calendar doesn’t coincide with the Gregorian calendar.

If you were born in 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026 and 2038 — you’re likely a Horse, according to the Chinese zodiac.

Horses are passionate and romantic, but they need space. They do best with partners who support their independence and keep life exciting.

Foggy start as we head back to work this morning.

Environment Canada has issued a Yellow Fog Advisory (moderate risk) Drivers should be prepared for sudden visibility reductions, and drive with caution, slow down, and expect travel delays as the fog lifts.

Cloudy skies with some drizzle later with a high of 4°C today, before climbing to a high of 7°C Wednesday.

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This post was written by Chris McLeod