5 Things You Need To Know For October 15, 2026

October 15, 2026 5:55 am Published by Chris McLeod

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Advanced polls open today for the upcoming municipal election in Chatham-Kent.

Voters can cast their ballots today, Thursday, October 15th, from noon until 7 p.m. Additional advance voting hours are Friday and Saturday, October 16th and 17th, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

There are six advance polling locations across the municipality: Blenheim St. Mary’s Hall on George Street; the John D. Bradley Centre on Richmond Street in Chatham; Ken Houston Memorial Arena on North Street in Dresden; Ridgetown Youth Centre on Ebenezer Street; Tilbury District Memorial Arena on Bond Avenue; and First Baptist Church on Thomas Avenue in Wallaceburg.

Internet voting is also available until Friday, October 16th, at 4 p.m. Election Day is Monday, October 26th, with polls open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. For any information, go to CKElection.ca.

The Community Navigators are hosting an I.D. Cinic tomorrow to help Chatham-Kent residents with identification or government services.

The clinic is Friday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the Chatham Branch of the Chatham-Kent Public Library.

Service Canada staff will be available to issue Social Insurance Numbers and Personal Access Codes, and answer questions about Canada Pension Plans. Financial screening will also be available for anyone who may need help covering the cost of identification.

Appointments are first come, first served. For more information, call Community Navigators at 519-355-1380 or email CKCN@chatham-kent.ca.

The Salvation Army of Chatham-Kent‘s Operation Cover Up is in the collection stage.

Coats are being accepted until Friday, October 23rd. You can drop off new and gently-used winter coats – specifically children and plus sized are needed. Coats can be dropped at Salvation Army locations in Chatham, Wallaceburg and Ridgetown and Jiffy Lube on Keil Drive.

Coats will be distributed to those that need them beginning Monday, October 25th.

Chatham-Kent Ghost Walks is hosting their annual Cemetery Strolls this weekend, and next at Maple Leaf and St. Anthony’s Cemetery.

The nighttime walks feature costumed characters sharing stories about real people and events from the community’s past. It blends local history with a spooky atmosphere.

After 13 years, this will be the last year for Cemetery Strolls. Sounds like this weekends walks are booked – but there are still some openings for next weekend. The cost is $20 for adults, $12 for children 12 and under – book your spot on Eventbrite.

This Winter you could tee-it-up inside Toronto’s Rogers Centre.

The Blue Jays are bringing Upper Deck Golf to the ballpark for a unique experience that gives players a chance to swing their club the stands down toward greens on the field.

The nine-hole course runs from the 200 level up to the 500 level, with rounds lasting about 90 minutes. The event is scheduled for January 20th through 24th, 2027, with standard tee times starting at $125 Canadian per person.

Players must register in groups of at least two, and those who join the waitlist can access tickets early, with presales beginning October 28th. Check here for more info and to get on the waitlist.