Tuesday August 29th
- One of two vacant council seats filled for Nomination Day in Berwyn.
Two seats were made available due to the resignation of John Bak, and the passing of Duane Sawan. - Peace Regional Mental Health & Addictions Task Force has been approved.
It was created to support rural communities in identifying priorities around mental health and addiction, and to create action plans to promote mental health - $294,000 for the Main Street Concrete Repair Project has been approved in Peace River.
The project includes replacement of brick, or failed concrete sidewalk, street tree replacement, storm catch basin repairs and para ramp repairs. - The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division have installed Air quality monitoring devices to detect vaping in schools.
The units will silently let staff know that there’s been a change to the particles in the air. - Around 80 fires continue to burn in the province, most of which are Under Control.
Evacuees from the NWT are continuing to be housed in the region. - The Toronto Blue Jays play the second of a three-game set with Washington at Roger’s Center tonight.
Jose Berrios takes the mound for the Jays against MacKenzie Gore. - The Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL have waived quarterback Nathan Rourke of Victoria BC.
The CFL’s top Canadian last season with the BC Lions could be claimed by another team, or become a free agent. - Air quality statements are in place, including in the Mackenzie, where a heat warning is also in effect.
Temperatures are in the mid to high 20’s, but will cool off for the long weekend. - Wildfire updates to be given to BC and NWT residents today.
Phased-in returns are expected to continue. - Hurricane Franklyn is gaining strength in the mid-Atlantic.
It’s expected to hit Bermuda by Wednesday. - Tropical Storm Idelia now a Hurricane.
It’s expected to hit Florida by Wednesday.
