{"id":40887,"date":"2026-01-16T17:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T22:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cksyfm\/?p=40887"},"modified":"2026-01-16T04:48:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T09:48:01","slug":"5-things-you-need-to-know-for-january-16-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cksyfm\/blogs\/5-things-you-need-to-know\/2026\/01\/5-things-you-need-to-know-for-january-16-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Need To Know For January 16, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>January 16th is the 16th day of the year. There are 349 days remaining until the end of the year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<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\" \/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-40785\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2026\/01\/c22fe435-polar-plunge-2026.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"81\" height=\"100\" \/><\/figure>\nThe Chatham-Kent <a href=\"https:\/\/polarplunge.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Polar Plunge<\/a> is tomorrow.\n\nMoney raised will support <a href=\"https:\/\/www1.specialolympicsontario.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Special Olympics Ontario<\/a> and the athletes.\n\nEveryone is invited to come by <a href=\"https:\/\/sonsofkent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sons of Kent<\/a> Saturday, registration begins at 11, plunges at 1 p.m. And if you&#8217;d like to take the plunge, you can still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polarplunge.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register<\/a>.\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<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\" \/>The 23rd Annual Toy Show and Sale is Sunday at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre.\n\nCome and see: farm toys, trains, sports cards, trucks, construction, model ships, books, planes, cars, action figures, dolls, collectibles, coins, and more!\n\nThe show is open Sunday from 10-3. Adults are $5, students $2 and 6 and under is free. Proceeds to: Chatham-Kent 4-H Farm Toy Club and Chatham Outreach for Hunger.\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<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 and over the holidays.\n\n<b>Friday, January 16<\/b>\nKen Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre, 3:30 &#8211; 5 p.m.\nChatham Erickson Arena, 4:00 &#8211; 5:30 p.m.\n\n<b>Saturday, January 17<\/b>\nBothwell Area Sports Complex, 12:00 &#8211; 1:30 p.m.\nBlenheim Memorial Arena, 7:30 &#8211; 9 p.m.\n\n<b>Sunday, January 18<\/b>\nChatham Memorial Arena 10 &#8211; 11:30 a.m.\nRidgetown East Kent Memorial Arena, 12 &#8211; 1:30 p.m.\nKen Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre, 1 &#8211; 2:30 p.m.\nThames Campus, 1 &#8211; 2:30 p.m.\nTilbury Memorial Community Centre, 1 &#8211; 2:30 p.m.\nWallaceburg Memorial Arena, 2 &#8211; 3:30 p.m.\nWheatley Area Complex, 2 &#8211; 3:30 p.m.\n\n<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>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<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\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/pn-np\/on\/pelee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Point Pelee National Park<\/a> will be closed to visitors from Jan. 16 to Jan. 21 for its annual deer cull.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parks Canada<\/a>, in collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caldwellfirstnation.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caldwell First Nation<\/a>, will carry out the second phase of the cull, following an initial operation in mid-November.\n\nThe temporary closure is required for public safety while the work is underway. Officials say the goal is to restore ecological balance in the park and support food sustainability for Caldwell First Nation.\n\nPoint Pelee is scheduled to reopen to the public on Jan. 22. Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation have been working together to manage the deer population since 2015.\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<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\" \/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torontoboatshow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toronto International Boat Show<\/a> opens tomorrow. The show is Canada\u2019s largest indoor boat show and one of the biggest of its kind in North America.\n\nHeld annually at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place, the event brings together hundreds of exhibitors showcasing boats, marine gear, water sports equipment, docks, accessories, and lifestyle products. It attracts everyone from hardcore boaters to curious first-timers.\n\nOne of its biggest draws is the world\u2019s largest indoor lake, a massive pool used for live demonstrations, wakeboard and waterski shows, paddle sports, and hands-on experiences &#8211; including newer attractions like floating pickleball &#8211; that is being offered at this years show.\n\nThe Boat Show is open Saturday, January 17th to 25th. Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torontoboatshow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TorontoBoatShow.com<\/a> for more information.\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-31464 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/08\/2491f728-ckmornings-podcast-feature.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"169\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/08\/2491f728-ckmornings-podcast-feature.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/08\/2491f728-ckmornings-podcast-feature-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/08\/2491f728-ckmornings-podcast-feature-695x411.jpg 695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Never miss a minute of CKMORNINGS! Subscribe to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.943cksy.com\/podcasts\/ckmornings-icymi-podcast\/\">CKMORNINGS ICYMI Podcast<\/a>\u00a0wherever you get your podcasts. 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There are 349 days remaining until the end of the year. The Chatham-Kent Polar Plunge is tomorrow. Money raised will support Special Olympics Ontario and the athletes. 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