Conservation Authority

• Water safety statement issued for Grand River watershed

  The GRCA say up to 70 millimetres of rain fell in the northern and central portions of the watershed.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2023
  
• Conservation authority urges caution for those in Grand River watershed

  The GRCA says river flows in Guelph and Kitchener-area waterways will be higher than normal for this time of year, especially in low-lying areas typically prone to flooding.

  Environment

  Feb 9, 2023
  
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• Grand River campaign reminds owners to keep their dogs on leashes

  The Take the Lead campaign also encourages dog owners to pick up after their pets and be considerate towards others. They say failure to do so could result in fines.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2022
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• Grand River Conservation Authority moves to Level 1 water restriction amid unusually dry weather

  A southeastern Ontario conservation authority said low rainfall since April has forced them to ask area water users to limit their consumption.

  Environment

  Jun 30, 2022
• Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Peterborough region

  The conservation authority says a warming trend and precipitation over the next week will result in "significant" snowmelt and rainfall runoff.

  Environment

  Mar 16, 2022
• Winter storm warning, flood advisories in effect in London-Middlesex region

  Road conditions are expected to be slick as a result of the freezing rain and ice pellets that fell across the London region throughout the day Thursday.

  Weather

  Feb 17, 2022
• Risk of flooding along Lake Simcoe shorelines, low-lying areas amid heavy rain

  The conservation authority said there are reports of ice pileup in Innisfil, but Lake Simcoe's water levels are about five centimetres lower than average for this time of year.

  Weather

  Mar 26, 2021
• Camping up 8% in 2020 at Beavermead Park in Peterborough, Warsaw Caves: Otonabee Conservation

  In its annual report, the conservation authority based in Peterborough describes 2020 as a 'year of adaptation and resiliency.'

  Environment

  Mar 24, 2021
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• Turning Kingston drive-in theatre to scrapyard raises environmental, visual concerns

  The demise of Kingston’s only drive-in movie theatre has led to plenty of questions and concerns from politicians and the public about a new plan for the now-vacant land.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2021
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• Thousands of trees, shrubs planted in Murray Marsh Natural Habitat Area: Conservation authority

  The Murray Marsh Natural Habitat Area is a provincially significant wetland south of Campbellford.

  Environment

  Nov 25, 2019