{"id":44532,"date":"2026-10-22T05:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T09:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cksyfm\/?p=44532"},"modified":"2026-10-22T07:30:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T11:30:45","slug":"5-things-you-need-to-know-for-october-22-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cksyfm\/blogs\/5-things-you-need-to-know\/2026\/10\/5-things-you-need-to-know-for-october-22-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Need To Know For October 22, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

October 22nd is the 295th day of the year. There are 70 days remaining until the end of the year.<\/sub><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chatham-Kent Arts and Culture Network<\/a> will induct six people to the Heroes Wall of Fame tonight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All are welcome to the Chatham Cultural Centre to attend. No charge to attend. Doors open at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CK Arts and Culture Network (CKACN) is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that supports arts and culture in Chatham-Kent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flu and COVID-19 shots will be made available to the general public next week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respiratory illnesses, including the flu, COVID-19 and RSV, can lead to serious complications, particularly for older adults and people with underlying health conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

C-K residents can get vaccinated through their family doctor, local pharmacies, the MobileCare Bus, BridgeCare or CK Public Health clinics, depending on eligibility and availability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information about vaccine eligibility, clinic schedules and booking options is available here<\/a>. The vaccines will be available starting Monday, October 26th. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Elmer the Safety Elephant is celebrating 75 years of teaching local children how to stay safe.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Chatham Kinsmen Club<\/a> is hosting a birthday party Saturday, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Kinsmen Club room at Erickson Arena. Elmer will be there, and kids can enjoy birthday cake and hot dogs. Everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Elmer character was originally created by a Toronto Police Sergeant in 1947. In 1951, George Nuttall (a past president of the Chatham Kinsmen Club) and his wife fashioned the very first physical Elmer mascot suit out of chicken wire and papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9. Since then Elmer has been a longtime symbol of child safety in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you prefer booking your Air Canada<\/a> travel over the phone, you will now pay an extra $30 per person, plus tax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new fee took effect last week and is non-refundable, even if you later cancel your ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The charge applies to new reservations made through Air Canada\u2019s call centre, including Aeroplan reward bookings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air Canada wants customers to use its website or mobile app to reduce call centre wait times and free up agents for more complex requests. There\u2019s no fee to book online, and customers needing specialized assistance, including accessibility support, are exempt. Calling for help with an existing booking or a flight disruption is also exempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The prize is the largest single lottery jackpot ever offered in Canada was won by a single ticket in Alberta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesdays $90-million Lotto Max jackpot was the largest ever lottery win in the country – the ticket holder has not come forward yet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation<\/a> confirmed the win, but hasn\u2019t said whether the jackpot will go to one person or a group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday nights Lotto Max jackpot is worth $20 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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