Tag: Township of Huron-Kinloss
With heavy rainfall expected, Saugeen Conservation issues flood outlook
Saugeen Conservation issued a flood outlook on Monday due to significant rainfall expected throughout the week. A media release issued by the conservation authority said staff will closely monitor watershed conditions and provide an update if they change. The flood outlook statement remains in effect until Friday at noon unless otherwise updated. Saugeen Conservation said […]
Flooding, washouts affecting Grey-Bruce roads, communities
Motorists in Bruce County are being asked to exercise caution when driving due to localized flooding on some roadways. Several roads across Grey and Bruce remained closed on Thursday morning after heavy rains and snowmelt caused area waterways to spill their banks in some areas. Flood watches by both the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority and […]
Huron-Kinloss under flood warning, residents encouraged to stay home
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) has issued a flood warning for the Nine Mile River watershed, including Lucknow and surrounding areas, with residents encouraged to stay home. According to a Township of Huron-Kinloss news release, flooding is imminent or already occurring, following a band of heavy thunderstorms early this morning that delivered 40 to […]
Saugeen Conservation issues flood watch, water levels expected to rise
Saugeen Conservation upgraded its flood outlook statement to a Flood Watch on Saturday morning. Overnight, the Saugeen watershed received up to 23 millimetres of rain. Rain is forecast to continue this afternoon, then taper off this evening, with additional amounts of up to 10 millimetres. Temperatures will continue to rise, and are expected to hit […]
Township of Huron-Kinloss receives hefty fine for environmental violations
(By Liz Small) Due to violations of Ontario’s Environmental Protection Act, the Township of Huron-Kinloss has been slapped with a hefty fine of $20,000, following a conviction at the Ontario … Continue reading Township of Huron-Kinloss receives hefty fine for environmental violations