Thursday Morning News – August 31

Aug 31, 2023 at 07:58

Weather: Fog Advisory

• Today – Mainly cloudy. Clearing late this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 19. UV index 7 or high.
• Tonight – Clear. Low 10.

 

Forest Fire Update:

• There are 32 (35 yesterday) active wildland fires in the Northeast Region, 3 are under control and 29 are being observed.
• The wildland fire hazard is low throughout the majority of the Northeast Region.

 

News Tidbits:

• The Ontario government funding 58 transitional housing units for youth in Thunder Bay. Featuring single and pod style accommodations, residents will be living and dining with a communal teaching kitchen and supported with 24-hour youth workers and full-time case managers. Programming will include enhancement of community and relationship building, life skills development, employment, or education.

 

Provincial Announcements:

• Premier Doug Ford will be joined by Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education in Etobicoke at 9 a.m.