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The most discussed and contentious item on the agenda for Kingston City Council, the federal proposal to “remediate environmental risks to the river environment and human health of Kingston’s Inner Harbour,” has been deferred. Ironically, the deferral was proposed for the exact same reasons the federal government stated were behind
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Environment Canada has updated their earlier snow squall watch for Kingston, Odessa, Frontenac Islands, Napanee, Consecon, Picton, and Sandbanks Park areas to a warning. “Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions,” Environment Canada said in their updated
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With Environment Canada’s forecast calling for wind chill temperatures below -30°C tonight through Saturday night, KFL&A Public Health has issued a Cold Weather Health Warning for the KFL&A region. Cold Weather Health Warnings are issued by KFL&A Public Health when the temperature is forecast to be -25°C or colder or
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Environment Canada has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for Kingston, Odessa, Frontenac Islands, Napanee and Consecon. Wind chills near minus 30 are expected overnight and into Saturday morning. These wind chills may return again Saturday night into Sunday morning, according to the national weather service. “Risks are greater for young
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Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for Kingston and area on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, as of 12:34 p.m., due to a band of very heavy snow crossing the region early in the afternoon. Poor visibility is expected due to the forecasted rapid snowfall, which is expected to drop
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The Lennox and Addington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has issued a reminder to motorists to slow down and drive safely during winter weather conditions. According to Environment Canada, Kingston and area can expect a messy rain/snow mix tonight, Friday, Jan 15, 2021, turning to intermittent snow
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Environment Canada has issued a Wind Warning for Kingston, Odessa, Frontenac Islands, Greater Napanee, Consecon, Picton and Sandbanks Park. “Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions,” said Environment Canada in the advisory. Environment Canada expects strong winds
Read moreEnvironment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Kingston and the area for the afternoon and evening of Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. In effect for Kingston, Odessa, Frontenac Islands, Napanee and Consecon, the watch advises that Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable
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UPDATE (Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at 2:38 p.m.): Environment Canada has now upgraded this to a severe storm warning. “Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions,” Environment Canada said. Original article: Environment Canada has issued a severe
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Environment Canada has confirmed that a tornado struck the community of Camden East on Sunday, Aug. 1, at approximately 2:30 p.m. No one was injured, but the town was heavily damaged near the intersection of Highway 4 and County Road 1 East. The tornado downed trees and hydro poles, damaging
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Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning for Kingston, Odessa, Frontenac Islands, Napanee, Consecon, Picton, and Sandbanks Park. The national weather service says that hot and humid conditions are expected through Monday, with maximum daytime temperatures on Sunday between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, with humidex values near 40. Minimum
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Environment Canada and KFL&A Public Health have both issued a heat warning for Kingston, and area on Friday, Jul. 17, 2020. The heat warnings have been issued for the Kingston, Frontenac Islands, Odessa, Napanee, and Consecon, and advise of a prolonged period of hot weather, which will continue throughout the
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