5 Things You Need To Know For September 29, 2026

September 29, 2026 5:55 am Published by Chris McLeod

_{September 29th is the 272nd day of the year. There are 93 days remaining until the end of the year.}

Today looks a lot like yesterday — plenty of sunshine with a high of 23°C.

Environment Canada has issued another Yellow Fog Advisory with heavy fog through the morning before it burns off as the sun takes over.

All buses, all zones are NOT running this morning, they will run this afternoon to get students home from school.

Tomorrow turns cloudy, there’s a chance of rain Thursday, and then cooler temperatures for the weekend.

Wednesday marks Canada’s sixth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

September 30th honours residential school survivors, their families and communities, and remembers the children who never returned home. It also coincides with Orange Shirt Day. The day is a federal statutory holiday, but not a provincial holiday in Ontario, meaning most workers will have a normal workday unless their employer provides the day off or it’s covered by a collective agreement or employment contract.

It’s a special Movie Night at the Capitol Theatre tomorrow.

The Chatham-Kent Film Group, Chatham-Kent Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Justice team, & St. Clair Catholic District School Board are hosting a free screening of Meadowlarks in honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Four siblings separated at a young age meet again decades later to try to reunite their family and reclaim what was stolen from them: connection.

There is no charge to watch this movie, it’ll begin at 7 p.m.

The NHL is back tonight, with the 2026–27 season opening with four games.

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens, while the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes host the Florida Panthers. The Oilers face the Canucks, and the Rangers take on the Bruins.

IKEA is opening a new kind of store in London today — and it’s the first compact location in Canada.

The new 43,000-square-foot store at White Oaks Mall is designed for quicker visits, with more than 2,500 everyday and seasonal items, plus about 400 furniture pieces available to take home immediately. Customers can also order IKEA’s full range for delivery or pickup.