5 Things You Need To Know For August 6, 2026

August 6, 2026 4:49 am Published by

August 6th is the 218th day of the year. There are 147 days remaining until the end of the year.


The weekly Dresden Rotary Club Summer Concert Series concert takes the stage tonight.

La Fiesta Band at 7. The BBQ begins at 6.

Come out for some music at Dresden Rotary Park all summer, and it’s free! In case of weather concerns, follow the Facebook Page for more info.

The Summer Concert Series also continues tonight in Blenheim at Talbot Trail Place.

Stop by the park on Thursday nights during the Summer for live entertainment between 7-8:30.

Come by tonight to see Fiddlestix.


NFL 2026 preseason action kicks off tonight

The Carolina Panthers will take on the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game in Ohio.

Most teams will play three preseason games. The regular season starts on Wednesday September 9 with the Patriots taking on the Seahawks. The Detroit Lions play their first regular season game at home on September 13 against the Saints.


It’s a Summer Movie Doubleheader Day at the Chatham Capitol Theatre today.

Bring the family out this afternoon for a family activity at 2 p.m, then stick around to see Wall-E. beginning at 3 p.m. Is This Thing On will be on the big screen tonight beginning at 7 p.m.

Admission is $7 for each movie, or flash your movie pass for entry. Check here for more info.


Community Living Wallaceburg’s 3Rivers Roll is back Thursday night.

The free police-escorted bike ride will begin (and end) at Glasstown Brewing Company at 6 p.m., riders begin gathering about 5:30. Community Living Wallaceburg is accepting monetary donations. Funds raised will support purchase of a new, fully-accessible van to ensure outings, medical appointments and community involvements are possible.

For more information, visit 3riversroll.com.


If you have to fill up your gas tank might be a good day to do it.

Gas prices across Ontario are set to drop by 10 cents per litre, with average prices settling somewhere in the $1.50 to $1.60 per litre range 

The dip is believed to come after U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier this week that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week.


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