{"id":41431,"date":"2026-02-27T05:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cksyfm\/?p=41431"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:08:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:08:00","slug":"5-things-you-need-to-know-for-february-27-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cksyfm\/blogs\/5-things-you-need-to-know\/2026\/02\/5-things-you-need-to-know-for-february-27-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Need To Know For February 27, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><sub>February 27th is the 58th day of the year. There are 309 days remaining until the end of the year.<\/sub><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"2758\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2026\/01\/e72a76ea-ckm_5things_1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40923\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8702009759325118;object-fit:cover;width:70px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cnoy.org\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coldest Night of the Year<\/a> is tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1742\" height=\"928\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2026\/02\/6f655050-coldest-night-of-the-year-cnoy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41439\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.877248073080217;width:161px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Coldest Night of the Year is a family-friendly fundraising nation-wide walk-a-thon that raises funds for charities that serve hungry, homeless and hurting people. Locally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbourlinkck.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NeighbourLink Chatham-Kent<\/a>, is hosting the walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone is invited to register and walk from Grace Christian Reformed Church (255 Tweedsmuir Ave West) Saturday. Check in is at 4, walk begins at 5 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cnoy.org\/location\/chathamkent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Go here for more info.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"2758\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2026\/01\/ea225eeb-ckm_5things_2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40922\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8702009759325118;width:68px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Grab some skates and get the family out for some FREE Public Skating this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Friday, February 20<\/strong> <br>Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre, 3:30 \u2013 5:00 p.m.<br>Chatham Erickson Arena, 4:00 \u2013 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Saturday, February 21<\/strong><br>Bothwell Arena, 12:00 &#8211; 1:30 p.m. <br>Blenheim Memorial Arena, 7:30 &#8211; 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Sunday, February 22<\/strong> <br>Memorial Arena, 10:00 \u2013 11:30 a.m. <br>Ridgetown East Kent Memorial Arena, 12:00 \u2013 1:30 p.m.<br>Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre, 1:00 \u2013 2:30 p.m. <br>Thames Campus Arena, 1:00 \u2013 2:30 p.m. <br>Tilbury Memorial Community Centre, 1 &#8211; 2:30 p.m. <br>Wallaceburg Memorial Arena, 2:00 \u2013 3:30 p.m.<br>Wheatley Area Complex, 2:00 \u2013 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\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\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"2758\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2026\/01\/ea225eeb-ckm_5things_3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40921\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8702009759325118;width:67px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"theweathernetwork.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Weather Network<\/a> released their Spring Forecast this week and they say the transition from winter to spring is expected to be slow and a messy, with colder-than-normal temperatures and even some snow possibly lasting into April.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1496\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2021\/06\/281fcdf0-the-weather-network.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20569\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3.8264105999702247;width:234px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2021\/06\/281fcdf0-the-weather-network.png 1496w, https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2021\/06\/281fcdf0-the-weather-network-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2021\/06\/281fcdf0-the-weather-network-695x182.png 695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1496px) 100vw, 1496px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Meteorologists say the pattern that gave much of us a volatile winter could continue into the early part of spring. Across Ontario, temperatures will likely hover near or slightly below seasonal averages, with only short bursts of warmer weather. The chilliest stretch could arrive between late March and early April. Precipitation is also expected to be near or above normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After work patio drinks are just going to have to wait a little longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"2758\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2026\/01\/75ce6a85-ckm_5things_4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40925\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8702009759325118;width:53px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"instagram.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> will begin notifying parents if their teens repeatedly search for terms related to suicide or self-harm.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2021\/09\/86efcadc-instagram-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22891\" style=\"width:67px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2021\/09\/86efcadc-instagram-logo.png 768w, https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2021\/09\/86efcadc-instagram-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2021\/09\/86efcadc-instagram-logo-695x695.png 695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The alerts will only be sent to parents enrolled in Instagram\u2019s parental supervision program, and can arrive by text, email, WhatsApp, or an in-app notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram says it already blocks that kind of content from teen search results and instead directs users to helplines and support resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"2758\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2026\/01\/75ce6a85-ckm_5things_5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40924\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8701986111785558;width:61px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Today is <a href=\"https:\/\/polarbearsinternational.org\/act-now\/awareness-events\/international-polar-bear-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Polar Bear Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A day to raise awareness about the conservation status of the polar bear. Celebrated every February 27th, to coincide with the time period when polar bear mothers and cubs are sheltered in their snow dens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnant polar bears enter maternity dens in October\/November to give birth, with families remaining inside until March or April. During this 4-to-8-month fast, moms rely on fat storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, if you ever come face to face with a bear: \u201cif it&#8217;s black, fight back; if it&#8217;s brown lie down; if it&#8217;s white, goodnight!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/08\/2491f728-ckmornings-podcast-feature-695x411.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31464 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/08\/2491f728-ckmornings-podcast-feature-695x411.jpg 695w, https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/08\/2491f728-ckmornings-podcast-feature-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2023\/08\/2491f728-ckmornings-podcast-feature.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Never miss a minute of CKMORNINGS! 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