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‘Warm moist air’ responsible for sunny days this winter
Ever wonder why you are experiencing spring-like temperatures this winter season? Meteorologist and CTV reporter Gary Archibald said it is due to southerly moist and warm air. “One of the reasons why it’s been so warm is the
April 14 – Not just another day
Today is a beautiful spring day but the forecast is calling for showers this week. While we are enjoying today, one could or should remember that April 14 is a rather famous, or maybe infamous, day that includes many historical
Making local park national draws mixed opinions
The idea of nationalizing Ojibway Park draws mixed feelings from visitors and environmentalists. Visitor Sarah Woolson said variety is what draws her to Ojibway Park. “Compared to the other parks around here, it definitely has the most diversity and the animals here are definitely more comfortable with people,”
PHOTO FRIDAY: Severe storms impact the Great Lakes
A towering storm cloud in Windsor, Ontario on Friday Oct 23, 2020. Spring-like temperatures last week resulted in severe thunderstorms. A line of storms impacted areas from Michigan to southwest and central Ontario. One of the storms caused a tornado
PHOTO FRIDAY: Wild Windsor weather
A tree intertwined with a lamppost following severe storms last weekend. On Sun. July 19 severe storms raced across the Windsor area with heavy rain and damaging winds, resulting in some damage. Tornadoes were also reported across Southwestern Ontario where
PHOTO FRIDAY: Fun at the beach
Some beachgoers cooling off by Lake Erie at Seacliff Park in Leamington. Summer is here and in full swing. Temperatures for the region will be in the 30sC all week. Across the river, the city of Detroit may break a
OPP recorded 194 collisions in southwestern Ontario during last winter storm
Ontario police recorded 194 crashes in southwestern Ontario between 6 p.m. on Wednesday and 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. In Chatham Kent, OPP dealt with seven tractor trailer collisions and three motor vehicle collisions. Of the 194 accidents, seven were tow
Weather impacts crime
People may be less likely to commit certain crimes as colder weather approaches. The relationship between weather patterns and criminal behaviour is one that has been studied for many years. This includes efforts by French sociologist Emile Durkheim in
West Nile virus and a hot summer
A woman in Amherstburg is worried about the risk of contracting West Nile virus. Danielle Dowhan, 21, said during the summer she gets between 20 and 30 mosquito bites because she spends a great deal of time outside. Dowhan said
Slippery sidewalks at University of Windsor
By Zander Kelly University of Windsor students had their commute go sideways last Tuesday morning. After Monday night’s freezing rain, all of the walkways around the University were coated in a layer of ice. St.Clair College released an announcement that
Some schools and buses were closed due to freezing rain.
By Travis Conant This morning was a messy one. Buses and some schools across Windsor/Essex were cancelled today to due to road conditions following freezing rains. School buses were cancelled in the City of Windsor and the County of Essex.St.
Record lows for Windsor
This week in Windsor could be so cold that 50 year old records will be broken. Currently Windsor is sitting well below the freezing line and it is expected to stay that way until Sunday. On Tuesday night Windsor’s temperature
Bad weather cancels school buses in Windsor Essex
School buses are cancelled in Windsor and Essex County due to heavy snow coming through region today. The schools will remain open. A special weather statement issued by Environment Canada says snow will blow with 10 to 15 centimetres possible.
Winter is expected to be warmer thanks to El Nino
Windsor is in for a warmer winter this year thanks to El Nino, says a senior climatologist with Environment Canada. “This will be an El Nino year. It means a milder than normal winter,” David Phillips told The Windsor Star.
Summer storm wrought ‘havoc’ on city trees
About 400 trees were damaged in a vicious August storm that caused ‘havoc’ and cost the city more than $250,000, according to a report going to council Monday night. The storm damaged 130 trees so badly they have to be
Two tornadoes confirmed in Windsor-Essex
By Zander Kelly Two tornadoes touched down in the Windsor-Essex area last Tuesday, Environment Canada reports. “It’s not an everyday event,” said Gerald Cheng, a meteorologist with Environment Canada. “We have had tornadoes in September before, but these were not
Flood Waters Recede From Chatham-Kent
Overhead view of the Thames River flood in Chatham. (Courtesy of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent) By Matt Flood Flood waters have receded in Chatham-Kent but many residents are left with thousands of dollars in damages. Water from the Thames River
Rain, rain go away
By: Julianna Bonnett A weather advisory for Windsor-Essex has issued a special statement this Monday, predicting rainfall for the next few days due to a warm front moving through the region. Environment Canada noted that some of the rainfall might
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👤Shelley Haggert 🕔10:45, 15.Nov 2019The ins and outs of seasonal plant removal By Trevor Ramieri Student, Landscape Horticulture It is that time of year again when our favourite garden plants are yearning for brighter summer days. With this quick guide, you will be prepared
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