5 Things You Need To Know For April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026 5:55 am Published by Chris McLeod

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Some sunshine to start the work week.

Bright and sunny today with a high of 20°C. Clouds move in later today, with a chance of showers overnight.

Cloud and rain tomorrow with a high of 20°C.

Tim Hortons Smile Cookies return today!

If you purchase the chocolate chunk cookies with pink and blue icing smiles in Blenheim, Ridgetown, Tilbury and Thamesville, proceeds will support the VON’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program. The program provides funding and support to 42 schools in Chatham Kent.

In Chatham, Wallaceburg and Dresden, proceeds from the Smile Cookie sales will support the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent.

Each cookie will cost $2. The 2025 campaign saw $22.6 million raised for different charities and community groups across the country.

The campaign runs from until May 3rd.

Beginning today Ontario is officially clamping down on ticket scalping under the Ticket Sales Act.

The new rules make it illegal to resell concert, sports, and live event tickets for more than the original all-in price, including fees and taxes. The Ontario government says the goal is to stop price gouging and make tickets more affordable and transparent for fans.

Ticketmaster Canada is removing resale listings that exceed the cap and is updating its system so future resales automatically comply. Sellers are being told to relist tickets at legal prices only.

Penalties for breaking the rules could reach $10,000.

An earthquake rocked Amherstburg Sunday morning.

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck at 10:32 a.m. seven kilometres southeast of Amherstburg confirmed the U.S. Geological Survey. There are no reports of damage, and none would be expected.

Earthquakes Canada has confirmed the quake, saying it was 5km below the surface.

Michael was the #1 movie at the box office over the weekend, shattering expectations.

It opened to $97 million in North America and over $217 million globally—the biggest debut ever for a music biopic; beating out past hits like Straight Outta Compton and Bohemian Rhapsody.

Despite bad reviews and a messy production—including major reshoots—the film still drew huge crowds.

Critics slammed it for avoiding controversy, but audiences didn’t seem to care. A sequel is already in development, and possibly more to come.” Michael was co-produced by the Jackson estate.

Jackson died in 2009 at the age of 50.