July 8, 2024
July 8th is the 190th day of the year. There are 176 days remaining until the end of the year.
We’re in for a humid start to the week, according to Environment Canada.
Lots of unshine is expected on Monday along with a high of 32C. However, the humidex will make it feel more like 39C
While Tuesday will be mild as well, things will cool down to the mid-20s mid-week along with a chance of rain, before the sunshine and warmer temps return on Friday.
The Chatham-Kent Film Group returns with another screening today.
At 4 pm or 7 pm, you can stop by the Captiol Theatre to see Farewell, Mr. Haffmann
The CK Film Group screens independent films every first Monday of the month however it was pushed back a week because of the Canada Day long weekend.
Tickets are available online or at the door.
Another week of free swims thanks to CKRecreation.
Both indoor and outdoor pools in Chatham-Kent will offer Free Rec Swims and Free Parent and Tot Swims at select times throughout the summer as part of CKRec’s Summer Fest.
On Monday there are Free Parent and Tot Swims from 10 am-11 am and free rec swims from 1:30 pm-4 pm and 6:30-8 pm at both Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool and Gable Rees Rotary Pool.
A full swimming schedule can be found here.
Today is the one day of the year when 99% of people on Earth are all technically in sunlight at the same time. It happens at 7:15 A.M. Eastern every July 8th. But only because of something called “astronomical twilight.”
At that exact moment, 83% of populated areas are in full daylight, including Africa, Europe, and most of Asia. Meanwhile, 7% are in twilight, where the sun is rising or setting. And 6% are in “nautical twilight,” where it’s basically dark.
The remaining 3% are in “astronomical twilight,” where the sun is well below the horizon. So to the human eye, it’s dark out. But there’s still a tiny bit of indirect light that only matters if you’re looking at stuff through a telescope.
Only 93% of us can actually see any light at that moment. But technically, just 1% are looking at a totally dark sky, mostly in Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea.
Canada’s Wonderland is now part of the Six Flags empire.
Cedar Fair, the company that owns the Vaughan theme park has officially merged with fellow theme park brand Six Flags and will operate under the new Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.
Canada’s Wonderland is assuring people that there are no major changes planned at the park level and that 2024 season pass and rewards holders will not be affected by the new partnership.
The company also previously said that the merger would help them cut costs and achieve a more robust operating model to enhance park offerings and performance.
The $8 billion merger between Cedar Fair and Six Flags created what is now the largest theme park operator in North America.
