Tag: Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
‘Significant flooding’ possible as up to 75 mm of rain forecast: Upper Thames
Londoners could be in store for the worst flooding in seven years as up to 75 millimetres of rain is expected to fall by early Thursday, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority warns. Forecasts are predicting between 30 and 75 millimetres of rain across the Upper Thames watershed, the authority said in a flood warning […]
Weekend rain could mean London-area flooding: Environment Canada
Forecast heavy rain and frozen ground could result in flooding this weekend in the London area, Environment Canada says.
So long snow: Heavy rain, high of 11 C will bring big melt
A combination of heavy rain and a forecast double-digit high is setting the stage for flooding in the London area. Throw in a snowpack holding the equivalent of 75 to 110 millimetres of water and it all adds up to flooding in low-lying areas such as parks and places that flood frequently, the Upper Thames […]
ANALYSIS: Can Coun. Peter Cuddy recover politically from dual public missteps?
A city council rookie has weathered a successive recent pair of embarrassing public incidents – though they may not be totally forgotten by voters if in 18 months he seeks a second term at London city hall, one political observer says. It’s been a difficult few weeks for Peter Cuddy, who represents east-end Ward 3 […]
$7B EV battery plant looms large in south London industrial project
The lure of landing new jobs tied to Volkswagen’s $7-billion EV battery plant is driving a move by city councillors to seek the province’s help in fast-tracking a proposed industrial development south of Highway 401. City council’s planning and environment committee voted unanimously Wednesday for the city to request a minister’s zoning order (MZO) to […]