Salvation Army – Morning Coffee
Weather forecast for Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 27. Humidex 30. UV index 8 or very high.
Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind north 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low 18.
Winners Announced!
Local bands battled it July 2nd-August 6th in the Library Park for $1,500 in prizes, with $1,000 for first place, $300 for second place, and $200 for third place.
The winners for the Wallaceburg Arts Council Summer Contest Series were announced last night in a ceremony at the Wallaceburg Legion.
- First place – Lisa, Dave & Jeff
- Second place – L.U.E.Y.
- Third place prize – GMF Official
“Congratulations to all our contestants! Well done everyone. And thanks to all of you who voted with 1000’s of comments, likes and shares. Our Tuesday nights have been a great summer event on the river.”
-Wallaceburg & District Council For The Arts
National news
The RCMP is being accused of “sitting on” a watchdog’s report https://t.co/vAqRPufTbh
— HuffPost Canada (@HuffPostCanada) August 14, 2019
The report suggests some tweaks could help the system better align with Canada’s labour market needs https://t.co/UlQLvLOIFu
— HuffPost Canada (@HuffPostCanada) August 13, 2019
Projects by small or medium sized businesses that reduce carbon pollution and support clean growth may be eligible for funding through the $10 million #LowCarbon Economy Challenge Partnerships stream. Learn more: https://t.co/Q2e58IJcl6#SME pic.twitter.com/4adRTh50pJ
— Environment Canada (@environmentca) August 13, 2019
Toronto is on pace to record its highest number of shootings in a single year since 2004. https://t.co/wqnOcNVANu
— CBC News (@CBCNews) August 14, 2019
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says recruiting and retaining officers is a key issue of concern, according to an internal memo. https://t.co/Xb9p79a1tB @cattunneycbc
— CBC News (@CBCNews) August 14, 2019
Swallows are in steep decline in Canada and according to the conservancy group Nature Canada, the cliff swallow population in B.C. has dropped by nearly 90 per cent since 1970. https://t.co/7pzZ9KXSTT @raffertybaker
— CBC News (@CBCNews) August 14, 2019
World news
Hong Kong’s airport has resumed operations, rescheduling hundreds of flights that had been disrupted over the past two days as protesters clashed with riot police. https://t.co/IgJpxSgFIk
— CBC News (@CBCNews) August 14, 2019
The agreement has designated Guatemala as a “safe third country,” even as thousands of Guatemala’s own citizens have also fled toward the U.S. border. https://t.co/b1K0ctqH0R
— CBC News (@CBCNews) August 14, 2019
Russia says radiation spiked 4-16 times above background levels after suspected missile explosion. https://t.co/HRff2Vzp4k
— ABC News (@ABC) August 14, 2019
Satellite photos show what appear to be armored personnel carriers belonging to China’s paramilitary People’s Armed Police parked in a sports complex in the city of Shenzhen. https://t.co/heLXUWVI4s
— ABC News (@ABC) August 14, 2019
