Northern Ont. Communities Declare Emergencies After Severe Storm Damage

Northern Ont. communities declare emergencies after severe storm damage

A state of emergency has been declared in both Bonfield and Calvin after a violent storm tore through the region late Saturday night, leaving flooded roads, downed trees, and trapped residents in its wake.

Emergency crews on scene in Municipality of Calvin and Champlain Park after possible tornado

Donna Maitland had several important messages for Municipality of Calvin residents this Sunday morning as the region is trying to recover after a severe storm passed through the area on Saturday night.

Several area municipalities in State of Emergency after major storm

The Municipality of Calvin has called a "Shelter in place."

Communications infrastructure on backburner for Calvin’s mayor

By Richard CoffinThe mayor of Calvin Township says communications infrastructure is an issue on any given day in some parts of the region, not just after a storm.    Richard Gould says one example is most maps on vehicle screens rely on high-speed data.“Areas like Calvin, the south part of East Ferris and Powassan, there is no high-speed cellular coverage so as a result things like those maps don’t work,” he says.  “I guess we have to pay a litt…

North Bay area municipalities in State of Emergency after major storm

The Municipality of Calvin has called a 'Shelter in place'

Hazardous heat in Ontario grows with rising severe storm, tornado risk - The Weather Network

As the threat for severe storms in Ontario rises on Saturday--including a tornado chance in northeastern sections of the province--so will the mercury beyond the weekend, with even hotter temperatures expected next week