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A CME associated with Thursday's solar flare is expected to reach earth tomorrow. A G3 (Strong) Geomagnetic Storm Watch is in effect for Saturday and Sunday, and may drive the aurora over the Northeast, to the upper Midwest, to WA state. Check spaceweather.gov for updates.

UPDATE- BARRYDOWNE ROAD: Our crew will clear the road to traffic by 5pm, maybe sooner. They will be able to finish the work off the road. BUT--Traffic is still congested in the Barrydowne/Kingsway area, so do choose another route if possible!

Waterloo Public Health added a new page to its dashboard on Friday that it says shows the effects of COVID-19 vaccinations in Waterloo Region. trib.al/soKw7wv

Collision #StCatharines #Hwy406 N/b. At Geneva St. The left lane was closed due to a collision. This has now cleared.! #ONHwys

Emcon Construction - Crash truck has arrived at the scene to block the three left hand lanes just as @KitchFire @OPP_HSD @OPP_GTATraffic @row are all clearing from the scene. All lanes are currently being worked on to be reopened

The three left hand lanes remain blocked. #Hwy8 W/b Between Weber St and King St / Hwy85 / Hwy7. #ONHwys

This just in. Collision #Hwy8 W/b #Kitchener Between Weber St and the Ramp to #Hwy7 #Hwy86 #KingSt. Tired call: @KitchFire @ROWParamedics @OPP_HSD @OPP_GTATraffic

In #Niagara @FallsFireCalls is responding to a reported structure fire.

Collision #Guelph. S/B Hanlon Parkway. Reports are that it's just north of College Ave. W. @GWParamedic are on scene. Call has been tiered. Therefor @GuelphFire and police to attend (likely @OPP_WR or possible @GuelphPolice ) #ONHwys

. UPDATE - no injuries reported. Kingway/Barrydowne Rd is now clear of vehicles. Thank you for your patience.

Not sure who it was. Either @ROWParamedics or @GWParamedic But one of them just responded to a call. And the patient is Code 5.

#RECALL: Be safe this Halloween. Forum Novelties' Twilight Princess Costume is being recalled due to Flammability Hazard Via @GovCanHealth healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-r…. It’s not too late for a new costume. If you have purchased this item, please discard immediately. #happyhalloween

This just in for the #LDNONT area.

The intersection of York and Wellington streets is closed in all directions, as well as Dundas and Clarence streets. Surrounding buildings are in the process of being evacuated. Please continue to avoid the area. #ldnont

Emergency crews are responding to working fire in the 200-block of York Street. Please avoid the area. No reported injuries at this time. @LdnOntFire @MLPS911 #ldnont

"Fighting for life over a vaccine—I deeply regret not making the decision to get vaccinated." A man in Seattle returned to the hospital where he was treated for COVID-19 to thank doctors and nurses and apologize for not getting vaccinated sooner. abcn.ws/3bkONVQ

#Halloween is almost here. Review these tips to ensure your electrical decorations are connected properly and safely. Have a safe and happy Halloween! esasafe.com/holidaysafety

👻BOO! 👻 We want to share some important #Halloween #TrickOrTreat safety tips. Be visible 🔦, vehicles use extra caution & SLOW DOWN 🦥🐢, never enter a strangers house, stay in the buddy system 👯🧑‍🤝‍🧑& NEVER leave your candy unattended with your parents...they WILL eat it 🍭🍬!

@oakvillefire @FMPFSC @OAFEOntario Nice video!

Oakville Fire has a new Halloween video. Spoiler alert! They beat the Silent Killer and stay safe from carbon monoxide. @FMPFSC @OAFEOntario #FireSafety