Wednesday Morning News – August 23

Aug 23, 2023 at 07:58

Weather:

• Today – Showers ending this morning then cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h late this morning. High 16. UV index 5 or moderate.
• Tonight – Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers or drizzle. Low 13.

Forest Fire Update:

There are 33 (33 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 4 are under control and 29 are being observed.

The wildland fire hazard is moderate to high across the Northeast Region today.

 

News Tidbits:

• Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay mayors have been awarded ‘Strong Mayor Powers’ by Premier Doug Ford. The strong mayor powers will come into effect on Oct. 31.
• Nomophobia (NO MObile PHone PhoBIA) – when a person experiences fear or anxiety about not having mobile phone connectivity. The NIH now considers this a legitimate condition. Someone suffering from nomophobia could experience symptoms like changes in breathing, sweating, agitation, disorientation, and even fear or anxiety.
• The OPP has received a number of inquiries regarding an investigation into the Greenbelt. To avoid any potential perceived conflict of interest, the OPP referred this matter to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).