Ottawa sees wettest summer on record as watershed lakes slowly recede, MVCA says
More than 510 mm of rain has fallen at the Ottawa Airport this summer, breaking a record set in 1972, according to the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority.
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Ottawa sets wettest month on record with 259.9 mm of rain, and more is on the way
Ottawa's airport has recorded its wettest month since records began in 1938, surpassing the old mark set in July 2017 — and forecasters say more rain is expected before conditions improve.
By Ottawa Voice Staff · 2 min read
Weekly beach water testing leaves Ottawa swimmers with less information, critics say
Ottawa Public Health cut beach water testing from daily to once a week last year. Ottawa Riverkeeper says swimmers now have less timely information about water that can change quickly.
By Ottawa Voice Staff · 3 min read