Weather conditions in the Ottawa Valley, highway interruptions, and headline news on August 8th
The upcoming weekend in Ottawa Valley promises a mix of exciting events and pleasant weather.
Next Saturday, the 'Play For Archer' charity festival will take place at the Almonte Civitan Community Hall. Meanwhile, the weather forecast for August 16, 2025, calls for sunny skies with a high temperature around 33°C, and a low near 18°C overnight. There is no significant precipitation expected during the day; however, cloudy periods will return at night. The sunset time is approximately 8:15 to 8:26 PM EDT depending on the exact location within the Ottawa area[1][4].
In other news, Lanark County and Smiths Falls are holding 3 input sessions on a transit study this month. The recipients of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards have been announced. A new gallery and artist collective has opened in Perth, aiming to make art accessible to everyone.
For those planning to travel, be aware of scheduled closures on Highway 417. Also, keep an eye out for three suspects wanted after a robbery at a Carleton Place business.
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[1] - Environment Canada Weather Forecast for Ottawa Valley, August 16, 2025. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/on-044_metric_e.html [2] - Ottawa Valley Weather. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.weather.com/weather/today/l/CAON0001:1:CA [3] - Air Quality Health Index. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.airhealth.ca/ [4] - Ottawa Sunset Times. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/canada/ottawa
- The Play For Archer charity festival, scheduled for next Saturday at the Almonte Civitan Community Hall, promises to be an exciting addition to the weekend's entertainment options.
- While the festival goes on, weather-forecasting predicts a sunny day with a high temperature of 33°C on August 16, 2025, making it ideal for outdoor events.
- Meanwhile, politics is active in Lanark County and Smiths Falls, where input sessions on a transit study are being held this month.
- As for sports, it's important to be aware of scheduled closures on Highway 417 for those planning to travel. Also, a robbery has occurred at a Carleton Place business, and authorities are seeking three suspects.