Environment Canada is forecasting a heat event starting this afternoon and continuing into Wednesday September 2nd. Daytime highs will be as high as 32 degrees Celsius, with humidex values near 40. Overnight low temperatures are expected to be near 23 degrees Celsius.
Residents in Elgin County, Oxford County, and the City of St. Thomas are recommended to monitor the weather forecast to evaluate the risk of exposure to heat as conditions could change. Visit Environment Canada's website for the most up-to-date information.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. at Tavistock Optimist Park near the gazebo area.
The incident occurred on August 13, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Quarter Town Line Road, near Southridge Public School.
This Boil Water Advisory ended on August 8 2026:
The reason for the advisory is that the Medical Officer of Health has been advised that a water main break occurred at 419 King Street West on August 3, 2026 and may have compromised the water supply. The boil water advisory is recommended as a precaution in case of potential contamination of the drinking water system.
Southwestern Public Health encourages small, meaningful changes by highlighting how alcohol
impacts health, mood, and everyday well-being.
Public health units across the region express concern about the growing number of households struggling to afford basic needs, including food.
Current air quality conditions in Elgin and Oxford Counties have reached the Very High-Risk category due to wildfire smoke, with Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) values at or above 10. Environment and Climate Change Canada has also issued an Air Quality Warning for the region.
On July 15, 2026, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) have issued an Orange Air Quality Warning, due to wildfire smoke affecting parts of southwestern Ontario, including Elgin County and Oxford County. Wildfire smoke is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility across much of southern Ontario today and may continue through the week.
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