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Significant Rain in Forecast Will Again Cause Water Levels to Increase Across the Rideau Valley Watershed

RVCA Media Release
Significant Rain in Forecast Will Again Cause Water Levels to Increase Across the Rideau Valley Watershed
Ottawa – The current forecast is calling for rainfall amounts of 50 to 65 mm, with possibly more, from Thursday to Saturday across the Rideau Valley Watershed which will cause water levels and flows to increase above current conditions throughout the watershed. Flood conditions are expected start on Friday or Saturday in many areas depending on where the rainfall occurs... Read More

Recent Heavy Rain Causing Water Levels to Increase in RVCA Upper Watershed and Other Localized Areas

RVCA Media Release
Recent Heavy Rain Causing Water Levels to Increase in RVCA Upper Watershed and Other Localized Areas
Ottawa – The heavy rainfall on Sunday and Monday, with amounts up to 40 mm, is causing the water levels to increase in all waterways across the Rideau Valley Watershed. The areas most affected include: Properties around Bob’s Lake, Christie Lake, Tay River and Wolfe Lake in the upper Rideau Valley Watershed. In these areas, the water levels are approaching... Read More

The Volunteer Centre of St. Lawrence-Rideau Recognizes Local Volunteers during National Volunteer Week 2019

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The Volunteer Centre of St. Lawrence-Rideau Recognizes Local Volunteers during National Volunteer Week 2019
Brockville – National Volunteer Week is celebrated from April 7 to 13, 2019. Volunteer Canada and The Volunteer Centre of St. Lawrence-Rideau celebrate Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers during National Volunteer Week. This year’s theme is: “The Volunteer Factor – Lifting Communities”. Locally, in recognition of National Volunteer Week 2019, the Volunteer Centre is hosting a reception on April 10 at... Read More

Freezing Rain Warning For Most of Our Region Today!

Dale Elliott
Freezing Rain Warning For Most of Our Region Today!
Brockville – A Freezing Rain Warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Brockville – Prescott, Merrickville-Wolford – Kemptville, Westport – Charleston Lake, Smiths Falls – Lanark County, Morrisburg – SD&G and Ottawa South! They say freezing rain will likely to occur today. Precipitation associated with a fast moving low pressure system will move into Eastern Ontario this morning. A... Read More

FREEZING RAIN WARNING For Merrickville-Wolford – Kemptville, Smiths Falls – Perth – Eastern Lanark County, Morrisburg – Cornwall and Ottawa

Environment Canada Media Release
FREEZING RAIN WARNING For Merrickville-Wolford – Kemptville, Smiths Falls – Perth – Eastern Lanark County, Morrisburg – Cornwall and Ottawa
A FREEZING RAIN WARNING is in effect for Merrickville-Wolford – Kemptville, Smiths Falls – Perth – Eastern Lanark County, Morrisburg – Cornwall and Ottawa. Freezing rain overnight and Monday morning. A band of freezing rain will move in after midnight tonight, and will likely persist over Eastern Ontario well into Monday morning. Ice accretion amounts near 5 millimetres are quite... Read More

Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Basketball Championships being held April 9th – 11th, 2019

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Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Basketball Championships being held April 9th – 11th, 2019
Perth – The Upper Canada Cup Intermediate Basketball Championships will take place on Tuesday, April 9 and Thursday, April 11 atPerth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) in Perth. Hosted by Perth and District Collegiate Institute, games will take place in the gymnasiums of PDCI and The Stewart School. The girls’ event takes place April 9 and will involve teams from PDCI,Carleton Place High... Read More

CDSBEO Board Meeting Highlights from meeting held April 2, 2019

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CDSBEO Board Meeting Highlights from meeting held April 2, 2019
Kemptville – CDSBEO Board Meeting Highlights from meeting held April 2, 2019. CDSBEO EcoSchools – Stewards of the Earth Ontario EcoSchools is an environmental education and certification program for students in Kindergarten through to grade 12 which helps school communities develop both ecological literacy and environmental practices to become environmentally responsible citizens and reduce the ecological footprint of schools. Patrick... Read More

Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Roast Beef Luncheon set for April 30th

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Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Roast Beef Luncheon set for April 30th
YUM! IT’S ROAST BEEF TIME! Carleton Place – It’s that time of year again. The annual Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Roast Beef Luncheon is set for Tuesday, April 30th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. This year, we have a new location – the event will be held at St. James Parish Hall at 225 Edmund Street.... Read More

Special Weather Statement: Stongs Winds for Our Region This Afternoon

Environment Canada
Special Weather Statement: Stongs Winds for Our Region This Afternoon
Strong winds today for our entire region. The passage of a cold front is ushering in strong westerly winds this morning. Widespread wind gusts to 70 km/h are expected with isolated wind gusts to 80 km/h. The wind will begin to ease later this afternoon. Isolated power outages may be possible. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by... Read More