It is the last week of summer, but it certainly doesn't feel that way in Brockville, Ont. Eastern Ontario is in the grip of a late summer heatwave, with temperatures approach 30 C and high humidex values.
Brockville, Ont. resident George Gonidis and his wife Kim looking out over the St. Lawrence River in Reynolds Park. Sept.16, 2024. .According to Environment Canada, Monday's forecast high is 29 C, with a humidex of 36, and that has people like George Gonidis outside, soaking in the sunshine.The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App
The marina at Tall Ships Landing, located right along the St. Lawrence River in downtown Brockville, is full of boats. That isn't unusual for this time of year, as some boaters go fishing even if there's snow on the ground. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced changes to mortgage rules she says are aimed at helping more Canadians to purchase their first home.Mounties are investigating a fatal crash north of Whistler, B.C., after an unclothed man who was found along the side of the road led police to a pickup truck submerged in a lake with one occupant still inside.
A historic sexual assault investigation has led to charges for a 79-year-old Lakeshore resident. In June, OPP were contact about assaults that were alleged to have happened between 2003 and 2010.The Hawk Count at Holiday Beach Conservation Area in Amherstburg is marking a significant milestone, celebrating 50 years of keeping an eye on the skies.Provincial police have identified a man whose body was found on a Lake Huron beach eight years ago.
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