High Lake Ontario Outflows Continue, Impacts Felt Across the System

January 21, 2020 International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board

Cornwall – Following the closure of the Seaway, and some partial and temporary ice formation in early January, mild temperatures across the Lake Ontario basin have allowed the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board to set Lake Ontario outflows at unprecedented levels, higher than has ever previously been released in winter for several days and at times up... Read More

Weekend Snowstorm May Bring the Season’s Biggest Snowfall to Southern Ontario With 15–30cm of Snow – VIDEO

January 18, 2020January 20, 2020 Instant Weather

Toronto – A strong snowstorm appears increasingly likely to bring significant snowfall accumulation to all parts of Southern Ontario this weekend starting Saturday morning and lasting into Sunday. Widespread accumulation between 15-30cm is expected with slightly less around the Lake Ontario and Erie shoreline due to the snow being wetter causing reduced accumulation. Strong wind gusts reaching 50-70km/h during the... Read More

Snowfall warning in effect for our entire region for later today and overnight!

January 18, 2020January 20, 2020 Environment Canada

15 to 25 cm of heavy snow today and tonight. Snow, heavy at times, will arrive over the region this morning. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are expected. Brisk southeasterly winds gusting to 50 km/h will whip up freshly fallen snow causing very low visibility at times in blowing snow today into this evening. Rapidly accumulating snow... Read More

LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES RECEIVE $3.9 MILLION IN INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDS

January 17, 2020 Media Release

MPP CLARK ANNOUNCES OCIF FUNDING FOR CRITICAL ROADS, BRIDGES, WATER AND WASTEWATER PROJECTS ACROSS RIDING Brockville — Local municipalities will receive more than $3.9 million in funding for community infrastructure needs through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF), Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark announced today. “As MPP, I am upholding my commitment to support local municipalities by... Read More

Freezing rain warning continues for our entire region this morning!

January 12, 2020 Environment Canada

Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring. Freezing rain mixed with ice pellets will change to snow later this morning. Total ice accretion amounts of 5 to 10 mm are possible. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots will become icy, slippery and hazardous. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas. Be... Read More

Freezing rain warning & Rainfall warning For Our Entire Region!

January 11, 2020 Environment Canada

Freezing rain warning in effect for: Brockville, Leeds-Grenville, Smiths Falls, Lanark, Morrisburg, SD&G Ice build-up due to freezing rain is expected or occurring. Rain is expected to change over to freezing rain mixed at times with ice pellets this evening then persist through tonight before changing to some snow by Sunday morning. Ice accretion amounts of 5 to 10 mm... Read More

Rainfall warning in effect for our entire region!

January 10, 2020 Environment Canada Media Release

Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. A soaker on tap Saturday. A moisture laden low from Texas will spread rain across Eastern Ontario overnight into Saturday, with most areas receiving a total of 20 to 30 mm by Saturday evening. The rain is then expected to change over... Read More

Post Foods Canada and Tim Hortons® Partner to Launch Timbits® Flavoured Cereal to Take Your Favourite Treat From Box to Bowl

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 Media Release

TORONTO – Cereal lovers and Tim Hortons fans alike will have a new reason to celebrate breakfast in the new year with the launch of Post Timbits® Cereal. Post Foods Canada has created two new breakfast cereals inspired by the irresistible taste of some of Canada’s favourite Timbits® flavours. Starting in early 2020, Post Timbits® Chocolate Glazed Cereal and Post Timbits® Birthday Cake Cereal will be available in major... Read More

‘‘United Way Leeds & Grenville meets it’s 2019 Campaign goal!’’

December 31, 2019 Media Release

Brockville – United Way Leeds & Grenville announced today that the annual campaign goal of $800,000 has been reached based on dollars received and pledged. Every dollar that has been raised by the United Way will go to help those in need in the Leeds & Grenville area. Tax receipts for the 2019 calendar year will be issued for all... Read More

Freezing Rain Warning continues today for our entire region!

December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 Environment Canada

Freezing rain ending this afternoon. The freezing rain will transition to ice pellets, snow or rain this afternoon. Ice accretion or build-up of 5 to 10 mm is possible and power outages are possible. Poor travel conditions can be expected today. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your... Read More