5 Things You Need To Know For June 19, 2026

June 19, 2026 5:55 am Published by Chris McLeod

June 19th is the 170th day of the year. There are 195 days remaining until the end of the year

The 51st Thamesville Threshing Festival opens tonight!

The weekend begins with the annual parade at 6:30, midway and entertainment this evening in the beer tent.

A full day of fun planned for Saturday, with fireworks planned for 10:15. For all the info check out the Threshing Festival Facebook page.

The Pain Court Truck and Tractor Pull is tonight.

The pull gets underway Friday at 7, under the water tower. Admission is $20, kids 12 and under are free.

Food and beer tent on site, cash only.

Canada earned its first-ever FIFA World Cup victory, crushing Qatar 6-0 last night in Vancouver.

Canada dominated from start to finish in front of more than 52,000 fans at BC Place. The win boosts Canada’s chances of advancing to the knockout stage when they take on Switzerland in the final Group B game on Wednesday. Kick off is at 3 p.m.

There’s a blood donor clinic tomorrow at the Portuguese Canadian Club 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 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, July 18th from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Father’s Day is Sunday.

The idea of a special day to honour fathers and celebrate fatherhood was introduced in the United States. A woman named Sonora Smart Dodd was inspired by the American Mother’s Day celebrations and planned a day to honour fathers early in the 20th century. The first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington on June 19, 1910.

Father’s Day is observed on the third Sunday of June.

It’s a license free fishing weekend in Ontario for Father’s Day.

This means you do not need to buy a fishing license if you want to fish. This happens four times during the year; Family Day weekend, Mother’s Day weekend and Family Fishing week, June 27 – July 5. During all other time periods, Canadian residents between the ages of 18 and 64 years must purchase a valid fishing license to legally fish in Ontario.

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