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Helicopter Rescue Mission Underway on 402
More Snow Coming To London
New Storm Spurs Closures
Helicopter Rescue Mission Underway on 402
Stranded motorists on Highway 402 have been reached by military helicopter and the rescue mission is underway. The warden of Emergency Management Ontario, Steve Arnold issued a Red Alert for southwestern Ontario, on Monday night. This was necessary for the region to receive assistance from the military. The Canadian Army sent two helicopters from CFB Trenton today to assist in rescue operations but the visibility so poor this morning it took until the early afternoon to begin lifting people out of the area.
More Snow Coming To London
Environment Canada tells us to expect a lot more snow overnight as the storm system locked in over Ontario moves closer to London. Places just west of here, like Dorchester, have already experienced the rather heavy snow fall associated with the weather pattern. The storm is predicted to be in full force over the city overnight tonight and into tomorrow morning. Some parts of the city could see an additional 40 cm of accumulation by Thursday.
New Storm Spurs Closures
Some schools in the region were closed today after weather caused the bus services to be cancelled. Wheable Adult Education Centre is closed with all evening classes cancelled. The Thames Valley Disctrict School Board meeting has also been cancelled. The school board is advising parents to contact schools for cancellation notices for school concerts or after school activities. For a second day, all high school sports games in the region were cancelled. The county has issued a message asking motorists to stay off the roads and for residents to stay home if possible. They are also asking that neighbours check on vulnerable people in their communities. County Road 39 west of Strathroy has been closed. County Road 6 between Calvert and Townsend Line has also been closed. The Blackwater Bridge remains open at this time with Canada-bound traffic being diverted away from the 402.
Schulich To Improve 'Hands On' Experience
The Ontario government will be investing over $3 million into Western's Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The money comes in an effort to improve hands on patient care. New programs involving simulation centres and mock visits will be developed using the funds. Across the province, the government is spending $20 million for similar programming at other medical schools. They will also be spending an additional $35 million on laboratory and equipment specialization at Ontario medical schools over a three year period.
Earl Jones Victims Protest, Sue RBC
Victims of Earl Jones rallied outside the Royal Bank of Canada's headquarters in Montreal today. Jones is currently serving 11 years on a fraud conviction after stealing over $50 million dollars in a Ponzi scheme. The victims are pursuing a $40 million dollar class-action suit that claims the the Royal Bank was aware that Jones' accounts were being used improperly. Jones also used RBC letterhead and logos to legitimize his actions. The group of victims claim that RBC was willfully neglectful in the case by giving Jones complete access to their funds.
Assange Granted Bail
Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, was granted bail today by a British judge for 200,000 pounds. Conditions of his release include a curfew and wearing an electronic monitoring device at all time. Supporters gathered outside the hearing asking the authorities to 'free Assange'. Interpol recently put the Wikileaks founder on the most wanted list after Swedish authorities issued warrants for his arrest relating to two alleged sexual offences. Assange awaits an extradition hearing.
Italian Politics Turn Riotous
Violent protests erupted in Rome after Italian Prime Minster Silvio Berlusconi survived two confidence votes yesterday. Riot police at the scene apparently used tear gas to control the crowd. So far close to one hundred people are reported injured including police personnel and protesters. Had the Italian Prime minister lost, he would have been asked to resign from office only halfway through his 5 year term. The confidence votes follow the prime minster's fallout with a political ally as well as allegations of scandals involving women.
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