Tuesday October 22, 2024
- Despite the weather being cooler right now, officials are continuing to stress fire hazards. Fire Advisories are still in place, or are being re-issued because of conditions.
Permits are still needed to do any burning in the Forest Protection Area, and will be needed until the end of Fire season, which is November 1st. - It’s emphasized at the beginning of the school year, but is re-stressed in October as winter approaches.
School Bus Safety Week is this week, with the theme being Safety First, Safety Always. (Merlin Lee Interview on App) - Emergency rooms closures are continuing to happen in the Peace Region, even as the provincial government is making changes to the health system.
The NDP’s Shadow Minister for Health, Sarah Hoffman, says more focus needs to be put on reaching and signing compensation agreements with doctors. (Sarah Hoffman interview on App) - Alberta says a new utility initiative will make sure vulnerable residents don’t lose heat or power during the cold months.
From now until mid-April, electricity and natural gas services in the province can’t be fully disconnected by retailers, thanks to Alberta’s Winter Rules for Utilities.
This also applies to any time during the year when the forecast for the next 24 hours indicates temperatures below zero. - Elections B.C. results show the NDP have 46 MLAs, the Conservatives with 45 MLAs and the BC Greens with two, 47 seats is the minimum number needed for a majority government.
- Memorials and tributes are taking place across Ottawa to remember Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, an honour guard stationed at the National War Memorial, killed 10 years ago today.
The attack shut down Ottawa’s downtown core for hours and received national and international attention. - All 32 teams are in action in the NHL tonight…
Canadian action includes Carolina in Edmonton, Pittsburgh in Calgary, Vancouver in Chicago, The Rangers in Montreal, Winnipeg in St. Louis, Ottawa is in Utah, and Toronto is in Columbus. - The NBA season starts tonight New York in Boston, as the Celtics raise their 18th championship banner. The other game is the Lakers in Minnisota.
The Toronto Raptors start their season tomorrow at home to Cleveland. - Sunny skies, warmer temperatures and melting snow are the orders of the day in the Northwest.
Highs this afternoon are in the low to mid single-digits, with lows tonight at, or just below freezing. Similar conditions continue through the week and into this weekend.
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