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People's March: Thousands Rally in Washington Against Trump Ahead of Inauguration

  Thousands of demonstrators, predominantly women, took to the streets of Washington, D.C., on Saturday to protest President-elect Donald Trump just days before his inauguration. The event, known as the People's March, has been held annually since 2017 and was previously called the Women's March. The march, organized by a coalition of groups with varied interests such as climate change, immigration, and women's rights, aimed to confront "Trumpism" and draw on past successes against autocrats. Despite expectations of 50,000 participants, around 5,000 people gathered at three parks before marching to the Lincoln Memorial for the rally. Protesters carried signs with messages like "Feminists v. Fascists" and "People over politics," and many wore the iconic pink "pussy hats" from the 2017 Women's March. The event highlighted a range of issues, including gender justice, bodily autonomy, and democracy. The People's March has evolved ...
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Flash Freeze Warning: Brace for Sudden Temperature Plunge in Eastern Ontario and Quebec

 

Environment Canada has issued a flash freeze warning that’s set to send shivers down the spines of residents in eastern Ontario and nearly all of Quebec. If you were basking in the surprisingly warm temperatures on Tuesday, get ready for a meteorological rollercoaster.

What’s Happening?

  • A dramatic change in temperatures is expected on Wednesday as a sharp cold front sweeps through the region.
  • The warning extends from as far south as Kingston, Ontario, to as far north as Caniapiscau in Quebec’s Côte-Nord region.
  • By Wednesday night, Ottawa is predicted to plummet to a bone-chilling –13°C, with a chance of rain showers or flurries.
  • Environment Canada urges caution due to suddenly icy and slippery surfaces, including highways, roads, walkways, and parking lotsTake extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

Record Heat and Frosty Reversal

  • On Tuesday, several Ontario communities, including Belleville, Kemptville, and Picton, shattered daily temperature records.
  • Ottawa is poised to break its own record by reaching a balmy high of 14°C before the impending flash freeze.
  • This year’s mild winter, which curtailed the opening of the Rideau Canal Skateway, is attributed to a mix of climate change and El Niño.
  • Let’s hope the skaters and walkers along the Rideau Canal enjoyed their brief 10 days of winter wonderland.


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