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2 hours ago
- Climate
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Storms bring 17 mm of rain to Ottawa over 24 hours: Environment Canada
A person leaps past water flooding an intersection as heavy rain pours down in Ottawa, on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Justin Tang / The Canadian Press) Ottawa has been hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms on the last weekend of May. Environment Canada says 17 mm of rain was reported at the Ottawa International Airport in a 24-hour period, as of 2 p.m. Saturday. A severe thunderstorm Friday evening brought heavy rain, wind and lightning to the city Friday evening, with some residents reporting seeing hail on social media. Rain continued to fall through the night and into the morning before tapering off in the afternoon in downtown Ottawa. Environment Canada expects that most of the rain has gone but cloudy skies will remain for the rest of the day. Sunday's forecast shows it will be cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers in the morning and afternoon. Sun and typical temperatures for this time of year are expected to return Monday, with clear skies and a high of 23 C. A mix of sun and clouds is expected through most of next week before more rain could return Thursday and Friday.
CTV News
4 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Environment Canada issues air quality warning for Windsor area
A cloudy day in Windsor, Ont., on Thursday, April 27, 2017. (Melanie Borrelli / CTV Windsor) Although conditions today are more overcast, the cloud cover comes alongside a special air quality statement amid wildfires in parts of the country. Environment Canada says regions including Windsor, Chatham-Kent, Kenora and Sarnia are advised of smoke causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. The weather agency is advising residents to consider limiting time outdoors and be mindful of smoke exposure symptoms. - The Canadian Press Here's your Windsor area forecast Saturday: Cloudy. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 17. UV index 7 or high. Saturday night: Partly cloudy. Clearing late this evening. Low 6. Sunday: Sunny. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 late in the morning. High 21. UV index 7 or high. Monday: Sunny. High 24. Tuesday: Sunny. High 27. Wednesday: Cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers. High 29.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Rain not forecasted as crews battle wildfire burning near Flin Flon, Manitoba.
FLIN FLON — There's no rain in the forecast for Flin Flon, Manitoba over the next week as crews there fight a wildfire that's raging nearby. Temperatures throughout the weekend are expecting to range from the low to high 20s, before cooling off. Thousands have evacuated the northwestern Manitoba city, including municipal government officials and health-care professionals. Flin Flon mayor George Fontaine said on Friday that unless things changed, the fire was projected to take chunks out of the town. As of now, wildfires in Manitoba have displaced more than 17,000 people. Thousands have also been affected by wildfires in Saskatchewan and Alberta, with 1,300 people in the community of Swan Hills northwest of Edmonton already forced from their homes. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025. The Canadian Press
CTV News
8 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
‘A conglomeration of acquired goodies': N.B. man with cancer sells stuff to declutter
Gerry Carroll poses for a portrait with his wife Mary in Riverview, N.B., Thursday, May 29, 2025. Carroll, who has been told he has terminal cancer, has decided to sell his possessions in order to ease the burden on his family after his death. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ron Ward FREDERICTON — It was a complete shock when Gerry Carroll was diagnosed with cancer and was given months to live. The retired Riverview, N.B., sales representative said he had gone to see his family doctor in December 2023 for what he described as a 'gurgling' noise in his stomach. His family physician sent him for a scan, which showed malignant polyps. 'I think you have someone else's report there,' he remembers telling the doctor. A few weeks after he had time to process the news, Carroll said he wanted to make sure he found a way to get rid of some of his possessions that he has been collecting for nearly six decades. 'He's a hoarder,' said his wife, Mary Carroll. Her husband roared with laughter. 'I just have this acquisition problem,' he retorted. Carroll said there was no room left in his garage for all of his stuff. His collection spans almost everything, including two scooters, 'speakers, speakers, speakers,' books, cassettes, movies, televisions, VCRs, power tools and clothing. 'You name it, I have it,' he said. 'It's just a conglomeration of acquired goodies.' Part of his collection includes all the contents of a neighbour's apartment who was moving to a nursing home, he said. 'Almost ended 59 years of wedded bliss.' But he also began to worry about how his wife would deal with all the stuff when he dies. Inspired by a British practice where people sell things out of their vehicles, Carroll said he decided to do the same, and posted his idea on social media. The response was huge and positive. A property owner in Moncton, N.B., let Carroll use his empty lot. Heading into his second weekend of sales, Carroll said he plans on holding a bazaar every weekend until he gets rid of his stuff. Getting rid of all that he's acquired over the years, he said will leave his wife with 'peace and quiet.' 'I'm not getting rid of any of our personal belongings or things that our daughter may have given us or anything like that,' he added. Mary Carroll first met Gerry Carroll on Jan. 25, 1965, at a dance in Bible Hill, N.S. 'When I met him, I didn't like him,' she said with a chuckle. 'I thought he and his friend were show-offs.' Carroll asked her if he could escort her home, she said. She refused. At another dance a few days later, she said he asked her again if he could give her a ride back to her house. She turned him down again. But he didn't give up. 'I knew he was just going to go through (each day of) the week. So I said, 'Yes. I will go home with you,'' she said. 'That was the beginning.' It wasn't long before the two were married. Mary Carroll said she is taking it one day at a time as her husband deals with terminal cancer. While she is not fond of her husband's habit of collecting things, she said she doesn't know how to feel about him selling everything. 'It's something, I guess, that keeps his mind occupied,' she said. For Carroll, he said the sales are a way to meet people, have a few laughs and get some money. 'I'm 82. I've been married to my wife for 59 years, and we have a daughter and three beautiful grandchildren,' he said. 'That's about as good as it gets.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025. The Canadian Press
CTV News
10 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Sask. reducing beer tax hoping local breweries will increase production
Saskatchewan craft beers on display at Pile O' Bones Brewing Company in Regina. (Cole Davenport/CTV News Regina) The provincial government is reducing its beer tax hoping it will encourage local small and medium sized breweries to increase production. As part of the changes, mark up rates for many production levels will be reduced as production volume rises. Alana Ross, minister for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority says increasing production is imperative to getting consumers to buy more Canadian products. 'Small and medium-sized breweries employ many people locally and are a source of pride for Saskatchewan and across Canada,' Ross said in a news release. 'Encouraging them to grow is particularly important in a time where consumers are increasingly interested in supporting Saskatchewan and Canadian businesses,' Ross added. According to the province, the limit for the rates will be increased from 400,000 to 500,000 hectolitres. The changes will take effect on July 1, the province says. -With files from The Canadian Press
