{"id":42014,"date":"2026-04-17T05:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T09:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cksyfm\/?p=42014"},"modified":"2026-04-17T05:52:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T09:52:32","slug":"5-things-you-need-to-know-for-april-17-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cksyfm\/blogs\/5-things-you-need-to-know\/2026\/04\/5-things-you-need-to-know-for-april-17-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Need To Know For April 17, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

April 17th is the 107th day of the year. There are 258 days remaining until the end of the year<\/sub><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s that time of year again; Kenesserie Camp<\/a> cleanup day is tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Volunteers are needed to rake leaves, move picnic tables & benches, pick up brush, clean the kitchen, cabins & staff accommodations. Lunch and snacks provided. Great if you’re looking for volunteer hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleanup begins at 9 a.m., looking for morning, afternoon and all day help. If you plan on volunteering, let them know here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There’s a blood donor clinic<\/a> tomorrrow at the Portuguese Canadian Social Club of Chatham from 10:30-2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No walk-in appointments are available. Book your appointment at Blood.ca<\/a>, call 1-888-2-DONATE or use the apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re unable to donate this week, the next clinic locally will also be at the Portuguese Canadian Club May 16th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Windsor Spitfires<\/a> have advanced to the Western Conference Finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Spits beat Flint 5-3 to sweep the semi-final series and move on. They’ll play either Kitchener or Soo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CKMORNINGS will have more playoff tickets to giveaway next week!<\/p>\n\n\n

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The NHL <\/a>begins the Stanley Cup Playoffs tomorrow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tripleheader kicks off with the Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes at 3 p.m., Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars at 5:30 p.m., and Philadelphia Flyers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gatorade<\/a> basically invented sports drinks sixty years ago, now they’re shifting from athletes to everyday people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The parent company, PepsiCo, says Gatorade is now targeting everyday people\u2014whether you\u2019re on a long flight , recovering from a hangover, or just trying to stay hydrated.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The new packaging leans into the science, explaining exactly how their drinks and powders work, as more people look for drinks with added health benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gatorade the drink for Joe Shmo<\/em>‘s everywhere!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We get a break from the rain today, with some sun and clouds and a high of 19\u00b0C. Rain expected tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sharp change on Sunday with a cold front rolling through – the high is just 8\u00b0C. Sunshine returns Monday, and the temperatures climb back to the 20’s by Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

**Due to foggy conditions buses in zones 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 are not running this morning. All schools are open, and buses will run this afternoon. Bus zones 2 and 8 are running as normal!**<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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