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Cooler temperatures are in the forecast for parts of Ontario, with single-digit lows even likely soon in northern areas of the province.

“We advise residents whose health may be more susceptible to the smoke to take increased care during the coming days,” said the CSRD.

A power outage in Nanaimo and high winds on the Strait of Georgia prompted new passenger ferry service Hullo to delay its inaugural sailing Monday morning.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement with rainfall across Hamilton and Niagara potentially reaching 50 millimetres in some areas.

Environment Canada says Ottawa sustained 50 to 75 millimetres of rainfall during a 90-minute span in the afternoon.

According to an alert at 2:33 p.m., meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong winds, heavy rain and nickel size hail. 

Canada’s Milos Raonic was down a break to American Mackenzie McDonald when play was suspended at Sobeys Stadium on Thursday afternoon.

Crews with the BC Wildfire Service faced a busy long weekend as the number of active wildfires in the province jumped above 400, including 34 reported Monday.

‘Once again it looks like parts of eastern Ontario could see some strong storms Monday late afternoon to evening,’ Global News meteorologist Ross Hull said.

A heat warning covers areas including Barrie, the GTA, Hamilton, the Niagara Region, London, south to Windsor.