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Heat warning issued for northwestern Ontario
8+ hour, 14+ min ago (140+ words) Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for parts of northwestern Ontario, with hot and humid conditions expected to continue through late Tuesday. Daytime highs are expected to reach 30 C to 36 C, with overnight temperatures remaining between 18 C and 22 C. Humidex…...
Heat warning issued for much of northwestern Ontario
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (79+ words) Much of northwestern Ontario is covered by a heat warning. Environment Canada has issued a Yellow alert. It will be in effect from Saturday until at least Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to range from 30 up to 35 degrees. Humidex values will…...
Province breaks ground on Webequie Supply Road
2+ week, 1+ day ago (209+ words) After years of work construction is going to begin on a supply road that will eventually provide access to the Ring of Fire. The Webequie Supply Road will be a two-lane, all-season road connecting the Webequie First Nation to a…...
3 energy storage projects approved in Ontario
4+ week, 1+ day ago (133+ words) Three energy storage projects, including one near Dryden, have received provincial approval to proceed. The projects will store a combined 640 megawatts of power. Associate Minister of Energy, Sam Oosterhoff, says they will help secure the electricity supply during peak periods....
Strong winds cut power in parts of northwestern Ontario
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (152+ words) Strong winds are to blame for a number of power outages across much of northwestern Ontario. Hydro One reports crews were dealing with more than 46 separate outages, impacting over 3, 300 of its customers between Kakabeka Falls and the Manitoba border. Fort…...
Snowfall warning for parts of Northwestern Ontario with up to 15 cm expected
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (163+ words) A snowfall warning is in effect for parts of northwestern Ontario, including Kenora and Dryden, with significant accumulation expected through midweek. Environment Canada says 10 to 15 centimetres of snow is forecast from Tuesday night through Wednesday night. The snow is expected…...