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March 3, 2023
March 3rd is the 62nd day of the year. There are 303 days remaining until the end of the year.
More free public skating this weekend:
Friday, March 3rd
Chatham Erickson Arena, 4-5:30pm – Sponsored by Rotary Club of Chatham
Saturday, March 4th
Bothwell Arena, 12-1:30pm – Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 252
Blenheim Arena, 7:30-9pm – Sponsored by Erieau Community Association
Sunday, March 5th
Chatham Thames Campus Arena, 1-2:30pm – Sponsored by St. Clair College Alumni Association
Tilbury Arena, 1-2:30pm – Sponsored by Chatham-Kent Professional Engineers
Wallaceburg Arena, 2-3:30pm – Sponsored by Anonymous Sponsor in Support of Children’s Activities
Wheatley Arena, 2-3:30pm – Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 324 Ladies Auxiliary
Ridgetown Arena, 2:30-4pm – Sponsored by Tek Savvy
Click here for more information on the ice skating programs.
The Tim Hortons Brier begins today in London, at Budweiser Gardens. The Brier is the annual Canadian men’s curling championship, sanctioned by Curling Canada.
This year’s field is highlighted by 2022 Tim Hortons Brier champion Brad Gushue.
TSN will have all the matches beginning at 7 tonight, with play-by-play commentator Vic Rauter.
Tickets are still available here.
The Western Ontario Super Hockey League playoffs begin this weekend.
The Tilbury Bluebirds, in their first season finished in first and will play the 8th seeded Plattsville Lakers.
Game 1 is Saturday at the Tilbury Memorial Arena at 7:30.
Check here for the full playoff schedule.
Parks Canada has done a reboot on its reservation service.
The reservation service has been down since Monday, to move over to the new system.
You will need to register for a new account, today is the first day you can do that. You will be able to book campsites starting March 13th.
Parks Canada is using staggered reservation dates for campgrounds. This means you may need to try for the front of the queue on more than one day if you’re hoping to snag sites at more than one campground this summer. You can only have up to five campsites at a time in your shopping cart before being forced to check out.
The World Naked Bike Ride is returning to Toronto this Spring.
The bike ride is a global protest in cities all around the world where bikers gather and protest against the over usage of oil, urban pollution, cycle safety on roads, and encourage body freedom for everyone.
The ride will take place on June 10th starting at 1pm. Rain or shine.
There is no registration required so ditch your clothes and grab your bike and helmet.
