Strong winds follow freezing rain across Cornwall, SDG region

After freezing rain began Sunday evening and trickled into Monday morning, it was cold, wet, windy, and slippery for anyone who ventured outdoors in Cornwall and SDG. Environment Canada issued numerous weather statements leading up to the winter storm that hit eastern Ontario and other parts of eastern Canada. The OPP also urged motorists on Sunday to avoid non-essential travel. The City of Cornwall, along with many local municipalities across the region, declared a significant weather event on