Tag: environment canada
Five things to know about London’s Santa Claus parade
As sure a sign as any that the holiday season has arrived, London’s annual Santa Claus parade runs Saturday. Here’s what you need to know:
Ex-lifeguard leads push to educate swimmers on deadly Great Lakes rip currents
A former lifeguard is on a crusade to help local swimmers understand the dangers posed by rip currents, and how to survive them.
What’s with London’s freakishly warm fall weather?
London has seen some unusually warm autumn days so far, which have broken records or come close to doing so. Reporter Jack Moulton spoke with Environment Canada meteorologist Geoff Coulson about what’s going on, and what to expect. Q: Last week, even Halloween Day, was surprisingly warm. Have there been a lot of records broken, […]
A tiny, endangered fish lies on the path of Highway 413. Canada has a plan, but no new power to protect it | Great Lakes Now
By Kathryn Peiman, The Narwhal
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Watchdog clears London police officer over arrestee’s broken nose
A London police officer wonât face criminal charges after a man suffered a broken nose during an arrest earlier this year, Ontario’s police watchdog says.
Stay cool, hydrated amid London-area heat warning: Environment Canada
A heat warning was issued for the London-area and parts Southwestern Ontario on Monday morning and was expected to last until Tuesday evening, according to Environment Canada. Highs are expected to reach 31 C, officials with the national weather agency said, noting it could prove dangerous. âExtreme heat can affect everyoneâs health,â a statement read. […]
Drip, drip, drip: After July’s record-setting deluge, summer rain slows to trickle
London recorded its rainiest July ever last month. But its not likely to get its rainiest summer vacation ever.
Local expert weighs in on London’s weekend tornado scare
While a twister touched down an hour’s drive east, in Ayr, toppling trees and severely damaging buildings, London went unscathed
‘Dangerous’ storms could lead to tornadoes in London region: Warning
The London region could see severe thunderstorms that may lead to tornadoes throughout the day on Saturday. Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for London and other parts of Southwestern Ontario including portions of Middlesex, Oxford and Perth counties. âConditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms, which may produce tornadoes. Strong winds, […]
In Strathroy, heavy rains took heavy toll on damaged public parks
The record-breaking rainfall that swamped London in July also drenched neighbouring municipalities, including one that’s tallying up the cost of the damage done to four of its public parks.