Tag: Weather
Public health advises residents to steer clear of wildlife and unknown dogs as rabies investigations increase
The outdoors is calling as the weather warms and summer is ushered in, and that means an uptick in animal bites, scratches, and, sometimes, intense interactions with gnarly neighbourhood dogs. Grey Bruce Public Health advises people to avoid wildlife and exercise caution with unfamiliar pets as rabies exposure investigations continue to increase. GBPH said it […]
London doctor: Heat wave illnesses can take days to kick in
The fallout of this week’s brutal London-area heat wave hasn’t hit city hospitals, but that doesn’t mean it won’t yet.
Public health advises residents to steer clear of wildlife and unknown dogs as rabies investigations increase
The outdoors is calling as the weather warms and summer is ushered in, and that means an uptick in animal bites, scratches, and, sometimes, intense interactions with gnarly neighbourhood dogs. Grey Bruce Public Health advises people to avoid wildlife and exercise caution with unfamiliar pets as rabies exposure investigations continue to increase. GBPH said it […]
Police close part of Highway 6 after crash as conditions deteriorate
Grey Bruce OPP is warning road conditions are deteriorating after a single vehicle crash which closed Highway 6 in Georgian Bluffs this afternoon. No injuries were reported in a crash which involved a hydro pole, forcing police to close the road. They were dispatched at 2:27 p.m., amid dropping temperatures and blowing snow. Highway 6 […]
Updated: Snow squalls close some roads, schools in Grey-Bruce
Many schools were closed and buses kept off the roads in Grey-Bruce Monday after a winter storm with snow squalls hit the area over the weekend, closing many area highways Sunday. The Bluewater District School Board announced Monday morning that GC Huston Public in Southampton, Port Elgin-Saugeen Central, Northport Elementary in Port Elgin, Saugeen District […]
Updated: Snow squalls close some roads, schools in Grey-Bruce
Many schools were closed and buses kept off the roads in Grey-Bruce Monday after a winter storm with snow squalls hit the area over the weekend, closing many area highways Sunday. The Bluewater District School Board announced Monday morning that GC Huston Public in Southampton, Port Elgin-Saugeen Central, Northport Elementary in Port Elgin, Saugeen District […]
Snow squalls closing roads, avoid unnecessary travel
Some area highways were closed Sunday morning amid an ongoing snow squall warning. By noon, Highway 6/10 was closed from Owen Sound to Chatsworth due to whiteouts. The OPP asks motorists to avoid the area. Highway 10 is closed from Chatsworth to Markdale. The 511 website shows Highway 21 was closed from Owen Sound Amberley. […]
Second storm ravages Chatham-Kent, knocks out power to thousands
A vicious storm battered Chatham-Kent overnight, knocking out power to thousands of residents and causing widespread damage to trees and property. Entegrus reported about 12,000 customers were without power early Friday. Power had been restored in some areas a few hours later, but pockets of the municipality remained in the dark. “We have experienced extensive […]
‘I heard stuff hitting the house’: Area resident recalls sudden tornado
The tornado that struck Talbotville Tuesday evening was the first recorded in Ontario this year, Western University twister researchers say, a later-than-usual start to tornado season in the region.
Saugeen Conservation advises of high water levels
The recent weather and snowmelt in the region may lead to minor flooding in low-lying areas.