Tag: environment canada
Clean-up begins after huge rainstorm prompted state of emergency
FINGAL – Repairs and clean-up continued this weekend in Southwold Township, a largely rural municipality southwest of London, after roughly nine inches of rain caused widespread flooding and damage, prompting local officials to declare a state of emergency. Southwold Mayor Grant Jones said most damage is to gravel roads around the communities of Fingal and […]
Heavy rainfall floods London streets, triggers emergency in Southwold Township
The storm dumped up to 140 mm on London, with even heavier totals reported in Elgin County’s Southwold Township.
Air quality warning continues Friday for Grey-Bruce
The air quality warning in Grey-Bruce that has been brought on by smoke from forest fires in northwestern Ontario continued into a third day on Friday, with Canadian weather officials saying it could persist into the weekend. The orange-level warning that came into effect on Wednesday has led to the cancellation of outdoor activities and […]
PHOTOS: Rock the Park opens in smoky downtown London
Thousands of fans packed Harris Park in London on Wednesday on the first night of Rock the Park despite wildfire smoke that triggered an orange warning from Environment Canada. The Lumineers were the last to take the stage, following performances by Valley, Michael Marcagi and Dylan Gossett. Photos by Geoff Robins
Smoky conditions lead to warnings, cancellations in Grey-Bruce
Poor air quality due to smoke from wildfires in northwestern Ontario