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Weather conditions and closed highways along with the main news headlines in the Ottawa Valley on August 20.

Weather in the Ottawa Valley, road closures, and local news headlines

Weather conditions and highway disruptions in the Ottawa Valley, along with the day's significant...
Weather conditions and highway disruptions in the Ottawa Valley, along with the day's significant news updates as of Aug. 20.

Weather conditions and closed highways along with the main news headlines in the Ottawa Valley on August 20.

In Ottawa Valley, the weather is expected to be mild this week. The daytime high is forecasted to reach 25 C, while the nighttime low will be 13 C. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies, with the sun setting at 8:04 p.m. There is a 30% chance of precipitation in the area today.

However, there's some inconvenience on the roads due to scheduled closures on Highway 417. The details of these closures are not specified, and there's no information about alternate routes during this time.

On a brighter note, the Perth and District Indoor Pool is closing for two weeks for maintenance, but there are no updates regarding changes or extensions to this closure.

In the world of animals, guide dog training is taking place at the CNIB Canine Campus in the Ottawa Valley. Unfortunately, there's no information available about the status or outcome of this training.

For those who love animals, particularly chickens, the Secondhand Stories Chicken Sanctuary is hosting its second annual open house, but details about this event are scarce.

Lastly, it's worth noting that there was a serious multi-vehicle collision on Highway 15, but it has since been reopened. There's no information about traffic incidents or delays in the Ottawa Valley area, other than the Highway 417 closures.

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