{"id":33521,"date":"2024-03-22T11:20:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T15:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cksyfm\/?p=33521"},"modified":"2024-03-22T11:20:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T15:20:57","slug":"march-22-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cksyfm\/blogs\/5-things-you-need-to-know\/2024\/03\/march-22-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"March 22, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>March 22nd is the 82nd day of the year. There are 284 days remaining until the end of the year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-54690 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2018\/09\/ef794108-cksy_5_things_1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"46\" height=\"90\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-29859\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/03\/20982b4e-ck-home-and-garden-show.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"61\" height=\"50\" \/>The 40th <a href=\"https:\/\/ontariotradeshows.com\/shows\/chatham-kent-home-garden-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chatham-Kent Home and Garden Show<\/a> begins today.<\/p>\n<p>Show opens at the <a href=\"https:\/\/ckcc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John D. Bradley Centre<\/a> this afternoon 2-7, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-4.<\/p>\n<p>Admission is $7, under 16 is free.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ontariotradeshows.com\/shows\/chatham-kent-home-garden-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-406 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2018\/09\/fd341b29-cksy_5_things_2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"59\" height=\"74\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2716\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2019\/01\/3a4b6e6d-environment-canada.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"35\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2019\/01\/3a4b6e6d-environment-canada.png 1162w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2019\/01\/3a4b6e6d-environment-canada-768x147.png 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2019\/01\/3a4b6e6d-environment-canada-695x133.png 695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px\" \/>Ready for the first weekend of Spring?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weather.gc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environment Canada<\/a> has issued a <a href=\"https:\/\/weather.gc.ca\/city\/pages\/on-11_metric_e.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Special Weather Statement<\/a> for Chatham-Kent and most of Southwestern Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>Light snow is expected to begin this morning, should intensify late this afternoon. The snow should taper off this evening.<\/p>\n<p>Environment Canada said confidence in exact snowfall amounts is low, although many areas may receive 5 to 10 cm of accumulation. Higher amounts are expected near the lakes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-54692 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2018\/09\/3acb2f67-cksy_5_things_3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"58\" height=\"90\" \/>Grab some skates and get the family out for some FREE Public Skating this weekend.<\/p>\n<p><b>Friday, March 22nd<\/b><br \/>\nChatham Erickson Arena, 4:00 \u2013 5:30pm \u2013 Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living<\/p>\n<p><b>Saturday, March 23rd<\/b><br \/>\nBothwell Arena, 12:00 &#8211; 1:30pm \u2013 Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living<br \/>\nBlenheim Arena, 7:30 &#8211; 9:00pm \u2013 Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living<\/p>\n<p><b>Sunday, March 24th<\/b><br \/>\nMemorial Arena, 10:00 \u2013 11:30am \u2013 Sponsored by Chatham Kent Crime Stoppers<br \/>\nDresden Arena, 1:00 \u2013 2:30pm \u2013 Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living<br \/>\nTilbury Arena, 1:00 \u2013 2:30pm \u2013 Sponsored by Professional Engineer Ontario (Chatham-Kent Chapter)<br \/>\nWallaceburg Arena, 2:00 \u2013 3:30pm \u2013 Sponsored by Anonymous Donor in Support of Children\u2019s Activities<br \/>\nWheatley Arena, 2:00 \u2013 3:30pm \u2013 Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chatham-kent.ca\/explore\/Pages\/Ice-Skating.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more information on the ice skating programs.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-54688 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2018\/09\/63a1a3cf-cksy_5_things_4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"65\" height=\"90\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-29232\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/01\/254a7c43-mega-millions.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/01\/254a7c43-mega-millions.png 1024w, https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/01\/254a7c43-mega-millions-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/01\/254a7c43-mega-millions-695x328.png 695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 148px) 100vw, 148px\" \/>Tonight&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.megamillions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mega Millions<\/a> jackpot is at $977 million U.S!<\/p>\n<p>The payout option is $461 million.<\/p>\n<p><i>**Reminder: There are no restrictions that prohibit Canadians from playing the Powerball lottery. Be aware and very careful of websites offering to sell to Canadians.<\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-54689 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2018\/09\/3a9171bb-cksy_5_things_5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"56\" height=\"89\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-11329\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2020\/03\/0e89d0f5-canadas-wonderland.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"138\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2020\/03\/0e89d0f5-canadas-wonderland.png 1200w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2020\/03\/0e89d0f5-canadas-wonderland-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/bri-web-app-wordpress\/2020\/03\/0e89d0f5-canadas-wonderland-695x301.png 695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 138px) 100vw, 138px\" \/>After 26 years, the Xtreme Skyflyer is no more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadaswonderland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada\u2019s Wonderland<\/a> has been removed the ride after 26 years and almost 1.2 million rides. Riders were lifted in a harness 47 metres high before freefalling and swinging out. There&#8217;s no word on what will be replacing it.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s one of a handful of changes for the upcoming season. One of the most significant is a new entrance to the park.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 season opens on May 3rd.<\/p>\n<p>[tiktok url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@canadaswonderland\/video\/7346376983166618886?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc&amp;web_id=7349123106818934277&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"March 22nd is the 82nd day of the year. There are 284 days remaining until the end of the year. The 40th Chatham-Kent Home and Garden Show begins today. Show opens at the John D. Bradley Centre this afternoon 2-7, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-4. Admission is $7, under 16 is free. 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