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08/06/2025

🚨 Lake Scugog Blue-Green Algae Water Safety Advisory – Reminder 🚨

Residents and visitors are reminded to exercise caution when using Lake Scugog, especially for drinking water and recreational purposes.

A recent advisory was issued due to the presence of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), which can produce microcystins—toxins that pose health risks to humans and animals.

If you use lake water for drinking or household purposes, be aware that boiling does not remove these toxins and may increase their concentration. Residents are advised to use caution and seek alternate water sources if needed.

We encourage everyone to stay informed and take precautions to protect their health and the health of their families.

For more information on safe water practices, visit https://bit.ly/4mqd8vR

07/29/2025

07/24/2025

🌪️ TORNADO WARNING ISSUED

Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for Huntsville and Northern Muskoka.

Locations impacted include: Huntsville, Arrowhead Provincial Park, Big East River Provincial Park and J. Albert Bauer Provincial Park.

Please seek shelter!

Join us live: instantweather.ca/live

- Brennen

6:31 PM - Thursday, July 24, 2025

07/24/2025

WOW! This is shaping up to be quite the line of storms stretching from North Bay all the way down to Southern Lake Huron.

Everyone along the Lake Huron shoreline needs to be on high alert. Models indicate that this line could produce widespread wind gusts along with embedded tornadoes.

Join us live: instantweather.ca/live

- Brennen

4:19 PM - Thursday, July 24, 2025

07/24/2025

THE HEAT IS BACK! 🥵

After a chillier few days across Southern Ontario, we’re heading straight back into sweltering conditions just in time for the weekend.

A multi-day heat event kicking off Thursday will see temperatures soar into the low to mid 30s across much of the region before even factoring in the humidex. With the humidity, it could feel closer to 40°C. Environment Canada has Issued heat warnings for portions of the GTA where the heat is expected to be most persistent and will reach heat warning criteria.

The hottest temperatures are expected in Deep Southwestern Ontario, the Golden Horseshoe and the Ottawa Valley, where daytime highs around 33-35°C are likely. That said, some shorter-range models are suggesting we could see temperatures overachieve, reaching as high as 36-38°C in parts of the GTA. If that happens, we could be flirting with record-breaking territory!

Friday and Saturday will offer a brief dip, with highs in the upper 20s. But the heat looks set to return by Sunday and Monday, with temperatures back into the low 30s.

Extreme heat can be dangerous, especially for young children, older adults, those with chronic health conditions and people without access to air conditioning. If you or someone you know falls into these categories, try to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours, drink plenty of water and take breaks in cool or shaded areas. Keep an eye on loved ones and neighbours to make sure they’re coping okay, and never leave children or pets in a hot car, even for a few minutes.

This round of heat will also be accompanied by a potentially strong severe weather threat on Thursday afternoon and evening as an intense squall line is expected to sweep through parts of Southern Ontario. We’ll have more details on that soon!

- Brennen

Image source: WeatherBELL

07/24/2025

MISSING PERSON | WHITBY

Heather, age 35, was last seen in the area of Garden Street and Dundas Street in Whitby. Family and police are concerned for her wellbeing.

She is described as: female, White, 5’2, slim build, long dark hair (possibly dark purple or black).

If you see this missing person, or know her whereabouts, please contact your local police service. In Durham, call 1-888-579-1520.

07/24/2025

Mexico’s President is planning to sue ICE over chaotic raid that led to a Mexican national’s death

Mexican farm worker Jaime Alanis Garcia, died after reportedly falling 30 feet from a greenhouse roof during an ICE raid at Glass House Farms in Camarillo, California. He was 56-years-old, and this happened on July 12, 2025.

Soon after, Shienbaum stated at her daily morning address to the nation that her administration is exploring a lawsuit. At the same time, Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is so providing legal and diplomatic support to Garcia’s family.

The raid initially happened on July 10, 2025 and it was at cannabis farms in Camarillo and Carpinteria (southern California). The National Gaurd entered in with military vehicles and arrested 319 employees at the farm. Garcia, who was a 10-year employee at the farm, suffered from a broken neck, fracture skull a severed artery after he fell. He was airlifted to Ventura County Medical Center and placed on life support until his family decided to collectively remove him from life support.

His body will be returned to Hujúmbaro, Michaocán, where his wife and daughter live. Garcia was just one of eight people who was hospitalized after the chaotic raid, where protests were also taking place at.

Shienbaum said this at a news conference:

"The possibility of denouncing there is being seen because unacceptable. … There cannot be another case like these, and that is why the complaint has to be filed in the courts there."

The lawsuit hasn’t been filed *yet* but this is another point of tension increase between Mexico and America as Trump has threatened Mexico with 30% tariffs.

With rising tensions and renewed aggression from the Trump administration, President Shienbaum has once again shown that she is not afraid to challenge injustice head-on.

The tragic death of Jaime Alanis Garcia is not just an isolated incident; it’s a symbol of the devastating human cost of militarized immigration enforcement.

By promising to pursue legal action and standing firmly with Garcia’s family, Shienbaum is making it clear that Mexico will not remain silent when its citizens are harmed.

As diplomatic pressure builds and legal pathways are explored, this moment marks yet another step in Shienbaum’s larger campaign to hold the Trump administration accountable.

The road ahead may be tough, but one thing is certain: she’s not backing down.

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