Tag: Weather
Dozens escaped deep cold at city hall’s last-minute overnight shelter
Politicians and frontline agencies are applauding London’s eleventh-hour move to open emergency warming spaces during this week’s extreme cold snap, but all agree there has to be a better plan for the future.
Lake-effect snow expected to continue to impact Grey-Bruce
If there is a silver lining to the bitter cold that has settled on Grey-Bruce and southern Ontario, it may be that it has allowed some ice to form on Lake Huron. And while that ice cover is needed to slow down the lake-effect snow that has dumped by some estimates as much as two […]
Mt. Washington Cog Railway Goes Electric!
“The Second Greatest Show on Earth!” That’s what showman PT Barnum proclaimed in 1869 as he stepped down off the world’s first mountain-climbing railroad and marveled at the view from Mount Washington’s rocky summit. First put into service in 1869, the Mount Washington Cog Railway has offered decades of tourists … [continued]
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London poised to open emergency centre for homeless as wind chill nears –30 C
London is ready to open an emergency reception centre to bring the city’s homeless out of the extreme cold for the night, the mayor says. Mayor Josh Morgan told The London Free Press Tuesday evening that if existing overnight shelter space is used up, including any new emergency space spurred by the extreme cold, the […]
Letters: School board questions abound; a solution to Trump tariffs?
The buck stops at the top.
Scientists are predicting the future to save the forests. Here’s how
Forests are the lungs of our planet. Not only do they absorb carbon dioxide and create oxygen, they also regulate temperature, absorb rainwater to help prevent flooding, and provide critical habitat for the majority of the world’s land-based plant and animal species.
Weather-related closures and cancellations in Kincardine, Jan. 21
Due to the ongoing and forecasted weather conditions today, Jan. 21, the Municipality of Kincardine has announced the following closures and cancellations: Senior Cards at the Underwood Community Centre is cancelled. The Municipal Administration Centre is closed. The Tiverton Sports Centre is closed All Landfit classes at the Davidson Centre are cancelled this morning. Bruce […]
Frigid temperatures and heavy snow cause closures and cancellations in region
High winds, freezing temperatures, and heavy snowfalls have impacted much of Grey-Bruce, and the wintery weather is expected to continue into Wednesday in some areas. An Environment Canada snow squall warning updated early Tuesday morning noted additional accumulations of heavy lake-effect snow up to 40 centimetres in some areas, with high amounts possible in areas […]
Sun Times delivery delayed due to weather
Delivery of today’s Owen Sound Sun Times newspaper may be delayed due to poor weather conditions. In some areas, delivery may only be made the following day. The e-Edition, a digital replica of the print edition, is being made available to all online. Click here to read it. If you need to reach the circulation department, […]
Police seek help finding wanted man known to frequent London, Waterloo
Waterloo police are asking the public to for help locating a man wanted on criminal charges who is known to frequent the London area. In a news release issued on Monday, Waterloo police officials said they were seeking the public’s assistance finding Pierre Chery, 25, who is wanted in connection to three outstanding warrants. The […]