{"id":41127,"date":"2026-01-30T05:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T10:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cksyfm\/?p=41127"},"modified":"2026-01-30T11:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T16:51:35","slug":"5-things-you-need-to-know-for-january-30-2026","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-30-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Need To Know For January 30, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

January 30th is the 30th day of the year. There are 335 days remaining until the end of the year.<\/sub><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Little quieter on the roads this morning, it’s a PA Day for most students in Chatham-Kent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s a free swim at the Gable Rees Pool in Blenheim today from 1:30-3 and at the Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool at the from 1:30-4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If swimming isn’t your thing – grab some skates and get the family out for some FREE Public Skating this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, January 29<\/b>\nWallaceburg Memorial Arena, 11 – 12:30 p.m.\nTilbury Memorial Community Centre, 2 – 3:30 p.m.\nChatham Erickson Arena, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.\n\nSaturday, January 30<\/b>\nBlenheim Memorial Arena, 7:30 – 9 p.m.\n\nSunday, February 1<\/b>\nChatham Memorial Arena 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nThames Campus, 1 – 2:30 p.m.\nTilbury Memorial Community Centre, 1 – 2:30 p.m.\nWallaceburg Memorial Arena, 2 – 3:30 p.m.\nWheatley Area Complex, 2 – 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here for more information on the ice skating programs.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today until Sunday you can stop by Tim Hortons<\/a> for a limited-edition donut in support of Special Olympics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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100% of proceeds from the Special Olympics Donut supports sports programs for athletes with an intellectual disability in communities across Canada. To date, this exclusive donut has raised nearly $1M for Special Olympics Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The donut is a chocolate cake ring donut with white fondant, coloured sprinkles and whipped topping. The multi-coloured design was inspired by the themes of diversity and inclusion that are central to the Special Olympics mission. It’s $1.69.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Canadian Cancer Society launches their \u201cDry-Feb\u201d campaign this weekend to raise awareness and funds to combat cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry Feb challenges you to give up alcohol for the 28 days of February to raise funds for CAMH<\/a> – Canada’s largest mental health teaching hospital. Going alcohol-free for a month can give you benefits such as improved sleep, increase in energy, and helps you feel clearer and more balanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To sign up go to DryFeb.ca<\/a> and register and start looking for sponsors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A major overhaul of Starbucks Rewards<\/a> program is happening this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beginning March 10th, the ‘ll introduce a new three-tier system: Green, Gold, and Reserve, with benefits based on how many Stars customers earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green members will earn one Star per dollar, receive a birthday food or drink reward, early access to select menu items, and a new perk called Free Mod Mondays. Stars at this level expire after six months, but can be extended through monthly activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gold status requires 500 Stars in a year, offering 1-and-a-half Stars per dollar, non-expiring Stars, four Double Star Days annually, and a seven-day window to claim birthday rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top-tier Reserve level requires 2,500 Stars, includes six additional Double Star Days, a 30-day birthday window, higher earning rates, and access to exclusive experiences, including travel opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starbucks says existing Stars will carry over when the program launches.<\/p>\n\n\n

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