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CTV News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Windsor-Essex under severe thunderstorm watch, sports fields closed
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Windsor-Essex. Environment Canada said the area could see strong wind gusts and heavy rain as a storm system moves through. We could see upwards of 50 millimetres of rain. Drivers are reminded that conditions may change and to be alert and cautious. The City of Windsor has closed all sports fields and diamonds due to the weather. Here's a look at the rest of your forecast: Monday night: Thunderstorms ending in the evening then clearing. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 22 C. Tuesday: Sunny in the morning and early afternoon, then a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers late in the afternoon. Risk of thunderstorms. Fog dissipating in the morning. High 31 C, humidex 41 C. Tuesday night: Partly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of showers early in the evening. Risk of thunderstorm. Low 18 C. Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 28 C. Wednesday night: Increasing cloudiness. Low 16 C.
CBC
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton under heat warning through Tuesday
The Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton region is once again under a heat warning, Environment Canada said. Temperatures are expected to be high in the region, between 30 and 33 C, into Tuesday night. With humidity, it could feel as hot as 43 C, Environment Canada says, with overnight lows between 20 and 23 C. "The hottest conditions are expected today and Tuesday," Environment Canada said in an alert. "Confidence has increased that cooler temperatures will arrive on Wednesday, bringing an end to the heat event." Environment Canada warns that extreme heat can impact people's health: Residents should check on older adults, those living alone and other people at risk either in-person or over the phone, multiple times a day. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has also issued a heat warning because of the potential impacts of extreme heat on people's health. Early signs of heat exhaustion can include headache, nausea, dizziness and thirst. If you experience those symptoms, stop your activity and drink water. But heat stroke is a medical emergency. If you or anyone around you has red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion or a change in consciousness, call 911. People should drink water often and before they feel thirsty, close blinds or shades and use an air conditioner or fan, as well as limit their sun exposure.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
‘We're a little bit more unique': CMHC predicts housing dip, but Windsor-Essex staying resilient
Take a look at Windsor's updated housing outlook for July. CTV Windsor's Ricardo Veneza has more. Take a look at Windsor's updated housing outlook for July. CTV Windsor's Ricardo Veneza has more. The latest forecast for the housing market from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), particularly for Ontario, is a dour one — but Windsor-Essex seems to be somewhat of an outlier. On Thursday, the CMHC released its 2025 Housing Market Outlook summer update forecasting price drops of 2 per cent across the country and expecting even larger drops in Ontario and B.C. 'Vancouver and Toronto seem to always skew some of our statistics,' said Julianna Biondo, president of the Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors (WECAR). 'I'm not saying that Windsor is immune to any of that for sure but, definitely we're a little bit more unique and niche in our market.' The report points to its new scenario based on Canada-U.S. trade tariff information as of June 26 and predicts tariffs will peak in the second half of the year. That will continue to impact the Canadian economy, producing a mild recession, and contributing to three key factors leading to the housing market slowdown: price pressures, lower demand, and uncertainty. 'I haven't experienced any get out of dodge, you know, everybody [saying] 'Oh, my gosh the sky is falling' I haven't experienced that. But I think there is some hesitancy,' said Biondo. 'We do have a drop in sales for sure.' Windsor is taking the brunt of the trade war, evidenced by Statistics Canada's June jobs report putting the city firmly at the top of the unemployment pile with a jobless rate of 11.2 per cent. But it seems the real estate market in Windsor-Essex is proving resilient — at least in the more competitive sub-$600,000 price bracket where most homes are bought and sold. 'Buyers are just being a little bit more choosy,' said Biondo. 'They're being a little bit more particular and they're getting the opportunity to get their conditions met, which is wonderful. And that is a key element to having a stable environment for a market.' WECAR's June report showed an increase in the average sale price of 2.97 per cent even as home sales dipped again 5.23 per cent and new listings climbed by 11.86 per cent. The CMHC forecast indicates an expected recovery in 2026, even as unemployment is expected to continue to climb come the fall of 2025 and inflation is predicted to crest 3 per cent by mid-2026 due to the trade environment and connected geopolitical events. Come next year, Biondo expects that will mean steadier price increases in the Windsor-Essex market as the broader real estate landscape recovers from a tariff-induced downturn. 'We're still very much in a seller's market in this area,' said Biondo of the sub-$600,000 category. 'Let's let this trade war play out. Everybody knows that this will come to terms at some point.' The other drag on the market, according to the report, is the sluggish home construction much of the country is seeing, particularly in Ontario and British Columbia, where starts are predicted to see even further declines. In those provinces, CMHC points to high housing prices, rising construction costs, and lower investor confidence as factors weighing down the sector with some developers delaying or cancelling projects and missing presale targets as unsold inventory rises — all challenges expected to persist for the rest of 2025.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Colchester Beach closed, three under warning: WECHU
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has closed one beach and three are under warning following the beach water testing results. Colchester Beach is closed, as it has bacteria levels that are too high to be deemed safe for swimming. Cedar Island Beach, Seacliff Beach, and Holiday Beach are both under warning, as they have higher levels of E. coli. If you are looking to cool off this weekend, Cedar Beach, Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach, and Point Pelee North West Beach are open for swimming.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Increase in measles virus detected through wastewater surveillance: WECHU
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has sent reminders to school-aged children who are overdue for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine after an increase in the virus in wastewater surveillance in the region. WECHU says while no direct link has been established between the wastewater signal and school-aged populations, the signal serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining high community immunization coverage to protect children.' Wastewater surveillance is one of the tools we use to monitor public health trends,' said Dr. Mehdi Aloosh, WECHU medical officer of health. 'Although clinical measles cases remain low, the presence of the virus back in the wastewater suggests that we must remain vigilant.'WECHU is offering catch-up immunization clinics throughout the summer to help families in need of support with immunizations. 'We want to make it as easy as possible for families to access this important vaccine,' said Dr. Aloosh. 'With the school year approaching and the measles virus detected in wastewater, this is a timely opportunity to ensure our community remains protected against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases.' Residents are encouraged to check their immunization records and contact their healthcare provider or WECHU for help.
