5 Things You Need To Know For June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026 5:55 am Published by Chris McLeod

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Chatham-Kent is sending a 3 on 3 girls basketball team to the International Children’s Games in August.

The International Children’s Games is a global sports meet for kids from different cities around the world. They compete in a range of sports. The year the games are being held in Taiwan.

The team is hosting a fundraiser Trivia Night at Sons of Kent on tonight at 7 p.m. Registration opens at 6. Teams of 4-6 are welcome to come out for some trivia, fun and support of the basketball team.

Click here to find out more about the Chatham-Kent team.

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

Stop by today to see Rhymes for Young Ghouls.

Movies start at 2 p.m.

There’s a blood donor clinic today at the Portuguese Canadian Club 1 to 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 will also be at the Portuguese Canadian Club Saturday, June 20th from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may have accidentally revealed a big secret.

During a news conference about security for Fourth of July events in the city around the the World Cup on July 5th, he said, “It coincides with July 4, America 250, Taylor Swift’s wedding all happening at the same time.”

The comment has fueled speculation that Swift and fiancé Travis Kelce will tie the knot around July 4 at Madison Square Garden.

Neither Swift nor Kelce has officially confirmed the date, but the mayor’s remarks has Swifties buzzing.

Have you ever been to Byng Island Conservation Area in Dunnville?

It is home to the largest outdoor pool in all of Canada – and it opens for the season on Saturday. The pool can hold up to 1,000 people and has a diving board.

Byng Island itself has a number of outdoor recreational activities you can enjoy, like hiking, cycling, fishing and more. Byng Island Conservation Area is in Haldimand, about a 3 hour drive from C-K.