Cold Weather Alert
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London-Middlesex under first cold weather alert of the yearThe Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has issued its first cold weather alert of 2024 as wind chill values are set to hit -22 C.WeatherJan 14, 2024
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Hamilton learns millions needed annually to end chronic homelessness across the cityCity councillors learned Thursday what it would take to end chronic homelessness, including initial annual funding in the $40-million range.CanadaMar 24, 2023
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Medway zone school buses cancelled Friday amid cold weather and snow squall warningThe cancellations come as the Middlesex London Health Unit issued its first cold weather alert of the year as temperatures dropped overnight to a low of -14 C.TrafficFeb 3, 2023
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Blast of extreme cold brings bitter chill to Hamilton, Ont.Environment Canada is predicting extreme cold in the Hamilton-area Friday into Saturday prior to more milder evenings arriving early next week.WeatherFeb 2, 2023
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MLHU issues first cold weather alert of 2023 for London ahead of frigid Friday forecastThe alert will come into effect just after midnight on Friday as temperatures drop to a low of -14 C, feeling like -22, where it will remain through the afternoon.WeatherFeb 2, 2023
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Hamilton’s overnight drop-in centres expected to be at capacity amid latest cold weather alertStaff at the Hub on Vine Street say over 100 people have dropped-in each night over the past three nights with temperatures dropping close to -15 C.WeatherJan 31, 2023
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Hamilton approves extra funds to keep drop-in warming centres open until end of MarchCouncillors voted to keep funding a 'winter response' need from the city's housing service division to add spaces to assist those experiencing homelessness.PoliticsJan 20, 2023
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Scientific review of Hamilton’s cold weather alert, drop-in protocols expected in AprilHamilton public health will have recomendations in April addressing the city's cold alert thresholds after expereinceing service gaps in December.HealthJan 16, 2023
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Hamilton expected to address staffing, funding questions following ‘gap’ in warming servicesA systematic closure of some city services after the cancelling of a cold alert in late December has raised questions about how city services come into play amid a weather warning.CanadaJan 3, 2023
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Middlesex-London Health Unit extends cold weather alert until SundayThe cold weather alert for London and Middlesex was to end Saturday, but it was extended to Sunday as temperatures are expected to remain below -15 C or -20 with the windchill.WeatherDec 23, 2022
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