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Watershed Conditions: Flood Outlook Statement

WATERSHED CONDITIONS: Flood Outlook Statement
Message from South Nation Conservation
March 9, 2020

Weather Forecast:

Environment Canada is forecasting a general freeze-thaw cycle for the next 7 days as well as the potential for 10 to 20 mm of rain starting this evening and lasting through to tomorrow, March 10th. An additional 10 to 20 mm of rain is also possible at the end of this week, starting Thursday, March 12th.

Environmental Conditions:

Recent precipitation and warm temperatures have melted some...

No cases of COVID-19 at the Nav Center

Eastern Ontario Health Unit
March 6, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cruise Ship Passengers Depart the NAV CENTRE Following Completion of Quarantine: No Cases of COVID-19

Canadian passengers who were aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan departed the isolated facility at the Cornwall NAV CENTRE on Friday morning, following completion of their two-week precautionary quarantine. There have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 found among the people in quarantine at the NAV CENTRE.

“We are pleased to...

COVID 19 - Spam Alert

COVID-19 Spam Alert

We have been informed by the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management that a spam email claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is circulating stating the COVID-19 virus has spread to victims’ home cities and inviting people to click a link for an updated list.

The email purports to be from the CDC, but uses an email from a domain other than cdc.gov and includes misleading links that lead to a different site when clicked (see picture).

Please...

Notice: Overnight Snow Removal Operations

Notice of Overnight Snow Removal Operations

Please be advised that overnight snow removal operations will take place in Vankleek Hill on Tuesday March 3rd, 2020 starting at 7:00 pm.

We understand that overnight work can be disruptive to the residents due to the extra noise of the equipment, however daytime snow removal operations increases risk and cost as pedestrian traffic and parked vehicles pose an obstacle to snow-clearing activities, making it dangerous for both maintenance crews and the public....

Reduced Loads (Half-loads) Restrictions

This season Reduced Loads (Half-loads) Restrictions Thawing Period will be in effect as of Friday, March 6, 2020.

This is to advise truckers and shippers that half load restrictions will start on March 6th, 2020 on all roads and streets that are under the jurisdiction of the Township of Champlain. The enforcement of weight restriction regulations will commence once the signs are erected. Champlain Township, along with the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Transportation, will be monitoring...