Update: Power #outage in #Ayr now affecting approx. 153 customers. Crews are working. ETR is 3:00PM - 5:00PM. For more info please visit outages.grandbridgeenergy.com ^pa

All power has now been restored in #Ayr with the exception of 57 homes and busineesses in the Trussler Dr & Greenfield Rd area. ETR is 11:00PM. If you are still without power, please call 1-833-POWER-01 ^pa

For storm updates please visit northdumfries.ca (photo courtesy Matt Gosse)

NTP investigation, including a ground / drone survey, has confirmed a tornado at Ayr, ON on August 17. The tornado caused structural and tree damage with a preliminary EF1 rating. Empty rail cars and a tractor-trailer were overturned. Details: uwo.ca/ntp/blog/2024/… #ONstorm

I can’t remember the last time an actual tornado hit one of our area communities. Shout out to Mayor Susan Foxton, CAO McNeely & their Township of North Dumfries team, & all first responders on quickly jumping to action to support their community. Well done! Glad to hear everyone was safe!

Greenfield Road, between Trussler Road and Northumberland Street is closed while our Public Works crews continue their clean up from Saturday's tornado. CityNews Kitchener Traffic

This Saturday!

Blue-green algae and GRCA reservoirs grandriver.ca/Modules/News/i…

Tonight! 📽🍿

With Cowan Park being closed due to tornado damage, we know many are missing the splash pad. Did you know there is another splash pad in Ayr? Located at Skén:nen Park, 271 Robert Woolner Street, the splash pad is open daily from 9AM-8PM. northdumfries.ca/en/play-explor…

UPDATE: Roseville Road remains closed between Dumfries Road and Cameron Road in North Dumfries Township. WRPS Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving an automobile and a bicyclist that occurred around 5:45 a.m. The cyclist was transported to a local hospital and

Registration is Sept 4 at 9AM for the next #pickleball session (Sept 9-Nov 1). Please note daytime playing times have been adjusted to start 15 min earlier for both recreational & competitive play. The new time is based on feedback from our convenors. northdumfries.ca/en/play-explor…

Please note our upcoming closure. Have a good weekend!

Hall Street in Ayr, between Northumberland Street and Thompson/Elliot Street, is now open. The sidewalk on the north side of the road at the construction site remains closed. Paving of this section of road is scheduled for Tuesday, weather permitting. 570 NewsRadio Kitchener Traffic

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. A day of remembrance for people who have died from drug overdose/poisoning and to acknowledge the grief felt by family, friends and communities that are left behind.  Learn more about #IOAD2024 at overdoseday.com

With students heading back to class this week, drivers should prepare to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing. Drivers must obey the school bus law on any road, no matter how many lanes or what the speed limit. For more details, click wrps.info/3z3SCOA

It's back to school this week! Please watch for school buses, crossing guards, and an increase in pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers. Wishing everyone a safe and fun first week of school. Safety message for students of all ages from Waterloo Regional Police: wrps.on.ca/.../back-to-sc…

On September 30, Ontario will mark Orange Shirt Day and the fourth observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Be a part of advancing meaningful reconciliation by learning the legacy of the Indian Residential School system. Ontario.ca/LearnTheLegacy

Our Fall Leisure & Community Services Guide is now available at the North Dumfries Community Complex, the North Dumfries Community Health Centre, EarlyON Centre and the Ayr Library. Pick up your copy today! Or view the information online: northdumfries.ca/en/play-explor…