January 12, 2024
January 12th is the 12th day of the year. There are 354 days remaining until the end of the year.
Grab some skates and get the family out for some FREE Public Skating this weekend.
Friday, January 12th
Chatham Erickson Arena, 4:00 – 5:30pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living
Saturday, January 13th
Bothwell Arena, 12:00 – 1:30pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living
Tilbury Arena, 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Sponsored by Tilbury Rotary Club
Blenheim Arena, 7:30 – 9:00pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living
Sunday, January 14th
Memorial Arena, 10:00 – 11:30am – Sponsored by Alexander & Houle Funeral Home
Thames Campus Arena, 1:00 – 2:30pm – Sponsored by St. Clair College Alumni
Dresden Arena, 1:00 – 2:30pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living
Tilbury Arena, 1:00 – 2:30pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living
Wallaceburg Arena, 2:00 – 3:30pm – Sponsored by Anonymous Donor in Support ofChildren’s Activities
Wheatley Arena, 2:00 – 3:30pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living
Ridgetown Arena, 2:30 – 4:00pm – Sponsored by CK Promoting Healthy Living
Click here for more information on the ice skating programs.
Gas prices on the rise today.
The average price at the pumps in Ontario will jump up to an average of 142.9 across most of Ontario.
Locally, as of 5:30am: Chatham is at 138, Blenheim at 141, Wallaceburg at 129 and Tilbury at 131.
Check CKNewsToday for the most recent prices.
It’s Wild Card Weekend in the NFL.
The Detroit Lions will host the first-ever playoff game at Ford Field. Detroit has not won a playoff game since January 5, 1992, losing 9 straight playoff games.
The Lions will play the LA Rams lead by their former quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Here’s the full NFL Wild Card schedule:
Saturday, January 13:
(5) Browns at (4) Texans: 4:30 p.m.
(6) Dolphins at (3) Chiefs: 8 p.m.
Sunday, January 14:
(7) Steelers at (2) Bills: 1 p.m.
(7) Packers at (2) Cowboys: 4:30 p.m.
(6) Rams at (3) Lions: 8 p.m.
Monday, January 15:
(5) Eagles at (4) Buccaneers: 8 p.m.
Detroit will not be hosting the North American International Auto Show in 2024.
Traditionally held in January, it was moved to the Summer months during the pandemic.
The show will return in 2025 running January 10-20th.
The first step in Canada winning a medal at the IIHF under-18 Women’s World Championship in Switzerland was a success on Thursday.
Team Canada beat Switzerland 6-0, with an assist from Blenheim’s Abby Stonehouse.
Canada will now play Czechia in the semi-finals on Saturday at 9 a.m. on TSN.
The gold medal and bronze medal games are on Sunday.
Missed the action between Canada and Switzerland? Watch the Highlights now!#U18WomensWorlds @Hockeycanada @swissicehockey pic.twitter.com/cQE3jqwMAm
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) January 12, 2024
