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LTVCA Watershed Conditions Flood Outlook

Smaller Watercourses

Date: 4:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Issued to: Municipal Flood Coordinators of Municipalities, Media

Issued by: Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority

Highlights:

• Rainfall Warning issued by Environment Canada. 

• Thunderstorms passed through the region today dropping 25 to 50 mm over much of the lower Thames watershed.

• Some localized areas saw higher amounts.

• Areas of ponding, standing water and localized flooding could be seen around the watershed.

• Smaller...

Hunting? Think Safety First!

FROM: OPP West Region Headquarters                          DATE: November 14, 2023

HUNTING? THINK SAFETY FIRST

Tips For A Safe Hunt

(WEST REGION HEADQUARTERS) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to remind hunters to think about personal and public safety as they venture into the woods this hunting season. 

Here are a series of tips aimed at keeping everyone safe:

Hunting Safety Rules:

• Handle firearms with care and attention at all times.
• Hunters must never shoot unless they are absolutely sure of their target and what lies...

How the Canada Community Building Fund Supports Municipalities

The Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) is a permanent source of federal funding for local infrastructure. Funds are provided to communities up front, twice a year, and can be strategically invested across 18 project categories to address local priorities. Municipalities can also pool, bank and borrow against this funding. First established in 2005, the Fund has continually evolved to meet the needs of municipalities and their critical infrastructure projects. 

Canadian municipalities receive...