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Winter Storm Near Miss: Southern Ontario Could Still See Heavy Snow

  A major winter storm developing across the central United States is expected to track close enough to southern Ontario this weekend to bring the risk of significant snowfall. While the core of the system is projected to remain south of the border, its northern edge may still sweep across regions from Windsor to the Greater Toronto Area. Forecasters say the exact path remains uncertain, but current projections suggest that areas along and south of Highway 401 could see notable accumulations if the storm shifts even slightly north. Some models indicate the potential for 10–20 centimetres of snow, with locally higher amounts possible if lake‑enhanced bands develop. The storm threat comes as southern Ontario braces for a surge of bitter cold. Wind chills dipping into the minus twenties may precede the system, creating conditions that could intensify snowfall rates and make travel more difficult. Meteorologists continue to monitor the storm’s trajectory closely. Residents are enco...
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Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients:

- 3 cups all-purpose flour

- 3/4 cup brown sugar

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 1/2 cup molasses

- 1 egg

- 1 teaspoon baking soda

- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- 1 teaspoon ground ginger

- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

- 1/4 teaspoon salt


Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.

2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Then, add in the egg and molasses and mix well.

3. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, blending well after each addition.

4. Chill: Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

5. Roll and Cut: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters.

6. Bake: Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Decorate: Once cooled, you can decorate the cookies with icing and sprinkles as desired.


I hope you have fun baking these! 

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