May 28, 2024

May 28th is the 147th day of the year. There are 217 days remaining until the end of the year.

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

Book your spot today to see Next Goal Wins.

Movies start at 2pm.

Another soggy morning in Chatham-Kent and more could be on the way according to Environment Canada.

More rain this morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

Early morning rain expected Wednesday before giving away to some sunshine right into the weekend with typical May temperatures.

The Gordie Howe Bridge is almost connected.

The last slab of precast concrete has been placed on the Canadian side of the bridge deck. The U.S. side is working on their last segment before the final connecting piece can be placed.

The final span closure is about 49 feet long (15 meters). Once connected, the bridge deck spanning the distance between the two towers will measure 853 metres/0.53 miles making it the longest main span of any cable-stayed bridge in North America and the tenth longest in the world. Even though it will appear the bridge is completed, there is still plenty of work remaining before the bridge opens in fall 2025.

The Lotto Max jackpot is at $70 million for tonight’s draw.

No winner on Friday night, so the jackpot stays at $70 million plus an estimated 14 $1 million MAXMILLIONS prizes.

Tickets are available online or in store until 10:30pm on draw nights.

Crows can count to four.

Not only can they count, but they can match the number of calls they make when shown a numeral, according to a new study out of a German lab. The way the birds recognize and react to numbers is similar to a process we humans use, both to learn to count as toddlers and quickly recognize how many objects we’re looking at.

In the animal kingdom, counting isn’t limited to crows. Chimpanzees have been taught to count in numerical order and understand the value of numerals, much like young children. In attempting to woo mates, some male frogs count the number of calls from competing males to match or even one-up that number when it’s their turn to croak at a female.

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This post was written by Chris McLeod