Tag: Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
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 […]
Heavy rain prompts water-safety warnings in London region
Parents in Southwestern Ontario are being advised to keep children away from creeks and rivers because of heavy rain that may cause flooding in low-lying areas. Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for southern Ontario, including the London region. A low-pressure system is expected to bring between 30 and 45 millimetres of rain in London […]
Storm fallout: Flooding basements, damaged roofs, more cold ahead
Snowbanks left by storms that blanketed the London region, combined with this weekâs rising temperatures, are resulting in a big melt thatâs flooding basements and damaging roofs across the city, London property restoration companies say. LFP reporter Beatriz Baleeiro digs into the details. WHAT DOES THE DAMAGE? Cracks in foundations, pump failures, and ice damming […]