Morning Coffee – By Aaron Hall
Reminder:
Selkirk Bridge closed in Wallaceburg
The Lord Selkirk Bridge in Wallaceburg will be closed to traffic from today, Tuesday, February 28 at 7 a.m. until Thursday, March 2, at 6 p.m. Adam Sullo, director of engineering and transportation, said this upcoming repair work on the Wallaceburg bridge was already planned. The detour route for trucks is from Base Line, to Old Glass Road, to Mason Street and to Dufferin Avenue. All other traffic is encouraged to use McNaughton Avenue, to Gillard Street, to Queen Street, to Murray Street, to Margaret Avenue and to Wellington Street.
Is winter over in Chatham-Kent?
After a record-breaking warm spell recently, we asked our readers if they thought winter was over with.
Here are the poll results:
Is winter over in Chatham-Kent?
No – Keep the shovel and snow blower handy! 46.94% (46 votes)
Sort of – Keep the winter jacket nearby, but enjoy the sunshine! 41.84% (41 votes)
Yes – Bring out the shorts and sandals! 11.22% (11 votes)
Total Votes: 98
‘Shame Award’ Poll Question
The Water Wells First group recently handed out their second ‘Shame Award’ in as many months.
The first was given to the Otter Creek Wind Farm group, while the second was given to Wallaceburg Coun. Jeff Wesley.
Here is our coverage from the first ‘shaming’: Water Wells First hands out ‘Shame Award’
Here is our coverage of the second ‘shaming:
– ‘Shame Award’ given to Wallaceburg councillor
– Letter: Wesley responds to WWF ‘Shame Award’
– Wesley, Water Wells First saga continues
We want to ask our readers if they believe this ‘shaming’ tactic taken by Water Wells First to raise awareness about the well water issue in Chatham-Kent is appropriate?
Let us know by voting below:
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Photos of the day
Wacky Hair Day was held at Wallaceburg Christian School on Monday, Love the photos
Weather forecast for Tuesday, February 28, 2017
A special weather statement is in effect across Chatham-Kent, as rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm are possible tonight.
Although some shower activity is expected to affect the area today, a more significant area of showers with embedded thunderstorms is expected to move into the region tonight. Local rainfall amounts are forecast to be in the 15 to 25 mm range. However, higher amounts are possible, especially in areas that receive a few thunderstorms.
Some additional rainfall is also possible on Wednesday.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.
To report severe weather, send an email to ec.cpio-tempetes-ospc-storms.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports to #ONStorm.
Today – Mainly cloudy. A few showers this morning then 60 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 11.
Tonight – Cloudy. Rain beginning this evening. Risk of thunderstorms this evening. Local amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind south 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming southwest 40 gusting to 60 this evening then diminishing to 20 before morning. Temperature rising to 13 by morning.
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