Lake Erie

• Milton man dead after Labour Day drowning in Niagara Region

  A man was reported in distress in the water of Lake Erie just off Port Colborne beach on Labour Day. It was one of two water-related fatalities in the area over the long weekend.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2023
  
• Londoner missing after swim in Lake Erie, search efforts underway: OPP

  An operator of a 25-foot sailboat reported that a passenger, identified as a 64-year-old of London, went missing after going for a swim near Port Stanley, Central Elgin.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2023
  
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• Search called off for 2 people seen on unicorn ‘floaty’ on Lake Erie in Norfolk County

  OPP say that while the two people on the floaty did not appear in distress, it was quickly moving into deeper waters in Lake Erie, according to the person who contacted police.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2023
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• ‘Floaty’ recovered, search underway for 2 people on Lake Erie in Norfolk County

  Ontario Provincial Police say that as of 4 p.m. Tuesday, no one had been reported missing or outstanding and search efforts were continuing for the two people on the floaty.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2023
• Southern Ontario set for rainy Saturday as heat finally breaks

  Parts of southern Ontario are braced for heavy rain Saturday as a spell of hot weather comes to an end. Up to 50 mm of rain could fall in some areas through the morning.

  Weather

  Jul 29, 2023
• Safety notice issued ahead of annual ‘Pottahawk Pissup’ party: OPP

  OPP are issuing a safety notice ahead of a massive boating party that's set to take place the second Sunday of every July where thousands often gather on Pottahawk Island.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2023
• Port Stanley beaches closed due to E. coli risk

  Maddy Boyko, a health inspector with the Southwestern Public Health Unit, says swimming while exposure is high can be dangerous.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
• Human remains located in Lake Erie waters in October identified

  Ontario Provincial Police in Norfolk County say they now know the identity of a person whose remains were found in the waters of Lake Erie near Long Point last October.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2023
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• IN PHOTOS: Houses covered in ice near Fort Erie, Ont., after major winter storm

  "Large waves and spray kicked up by the strong gusts over 120 km/h came up over the break wall, then froze very quickly during the flash freeze."

  Weather

  Dec 28, 2022
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• Special weather statement advises of strong gusts along Lake Erie shore in Elgin, Ont.

  "Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. Isolated power outages are possible," an advisory from the agency reads.

  Weather

  Nov 21, 2022