Ontario residents vote today in municipal elections
St. Clair Region Conservation Authority issues a weather statement on possible flooding
May 27, 2024
Environment Canada is tracking a line of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain early this evening and into the overnight hours. Forecasts predict rainfall amounts of 25 to 30mm for the region, with the potential for higher precipitation amounts in localized areas. Due to the potential intensity of the thunderstorms flash flooding and ponding may occur.
Water levels are anticipated to be elevated from the rainfall with the potential for minor flooding into natural floodplain areas, parks and fields; major flooding is not anticipated at this time.
Individuals are reminded to avoid watercourses and flooded areas due to dangerous conditions, slippery banks and cold, swift moving water. Children and pets should be kept away from the water.
The Conservation Authority continues to monitor watershed conditions and will issue advisories to municipalities and media should flood issues arise.
Municipal emergency response staff and road superintendents should monitor local conditions closely.
This message will remain in effect until Monday, May 27, 2024 at 12pm unless otherwise updated.
Highlights
- 25-30mm of rain
- Risk of thunderstorms
- Elevated water levels, potential for minor flooding
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Ontario residents vote today in municipal elections
October 26, 2026
Point Edward and Petrolia have highest voter turnout since online voting began Oct.16 The Independent It’s Election Day in Ontario. Across the province, residents of over 400 municipalities will be casting votes today for their next municipal council and school board trustees. In Lambton County, there are races in all the municipalities, except the Township of Enniskillen where the entire
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Trustee candidates surprised by charges of trespassing in Bothwell
October 25, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Two candidates for public school trustees were surprised to hear concerns from the Lambton-Kent District School Board that they’d used the parking lot of a school to talk with parents. Chris White and Joselyn Young Cormier organized ameeting with parent’s from Zone Central School in late September, after hearing concerns about the reorganization of the classrooms at
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Brooke-Alvinston has raised $600K for arena project
October 25, 2026
The Independent The new arena floor has already been well used in Brooke-Alvinston, but there is still money to be raised to pay for it. Brooke-Alvinston approved a nearly $2 million project at the arena in Alvinston last year. Work began in April and over the summer the pipes and the floor of the arena were replaced. The facility reopened
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Flags looking to snap losing streak against Amherstburg
October 25, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent The Mooretown Flags will be trying to snap their four-game skid when Amherstburg comes to town tonight (Sunday). Game time is 7:30. The Flags fell 6-2 to the Lakeshore Canadiens at the Moore Sports Complex last Saturday. Mooretown was down by one goal in the third period but Lakeshore put the game away by scoring three times
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