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One year ago this week, Central Ontario was cleaning up from a devastating ice storm that brought down trees and left thousands without power for several days. Doug Elmslie, the mayor of Kawartha Lakes, talks to Ross Hull about cleanup and how the city can prepare for the next natural disaster.

One year after a devastating ice storm, Peterborough is still taking stock. City officials and Hydro One are reflecting on lessons learned, and using the experience to plan for future weather events. Marc Woodhouse reports:

Nearly one year after a powerful ice storm hit central Ontario, the damages are still being counted. From millions of dollars in insurance claims, to forests and trails still off-limits. Marc Woodhouse looks back at the true cost, and what comes next.

More than 200,000 homes in the province were without power Thursday morning. Classes for some schools were cancelled for the second day in a row. While the freezing rain has passed, more winter weather is in the forecast. Brayden Jagger Haines reports.

A powerful winter storm has left parts of Eastern Ontario coated in ice, leading to power outages for thousands of residents. Crews with Hydro One have been working to restore electricity as strong winds and cold temperatures continue to create challenging conditions. Spokesperson Bianca Pizzo joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln with the latest on the hardest-hit areas,...

Meteorologists were predicting a massive ice storm starting Wednesday in Montreal that was expected to bring the city to a halt from cancelled flights to school closures. It didn’t exactly happen as forecasted. But with children home from school for the day and many people working from home, the streets were eerily empty. Tim Sargeant...

Environment Canada has issued a weather warning from London all the way to Belleville with freezing rain expected to sweep through the region with some areas potentially seeing up to 5mm of ice buildup on the roads and walkways. Jaden Lee-Lincoln has more on what travelers need to know. 

In March 2025, a major ice storm wreaked havoc on cottage country in South Central Ontario, downing trees and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people.

Major Canadian banks and pension funds have provided tens of billions of dollars to American contractors for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, an investigation by the non-profit Stand.earth has found. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for March 20, 2026.

Certain Petzl ice axes are being recalled because of worries they could potentially fail during use, creating a possible fall hazard for users. The company says more than 1,000 units of the axe were sold across the country between December 2017 and March 2022. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for...

In March, a major ice storm wreaked havoc in south central ontario- downing trees and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people. Some were left in the dark for weeks. The clean-up took months and cost millions of dollars. That included Peterborough and Peterborough County. Our Global News team in the city reflects...

There are calls for better communication during crises following the death of an NDG resident during what’s being called the longest power outage to hit the area since the 1998 ice storm. The coroner is now investigating the death of 87-year-old Sheila Padmore. As Dan Spector reports, officials are planning a long introspection to prevent...

Some drivers in Halifax were feeling a little salty about road conditions following the first major snowstorm of the year. Black ice caused a series of fender benders Tuesday morning and police are warning drivers about deteriorating conditions. Mitchell Bailey reports.

NHL alumni and local players shared the ice in Peterborough on Thursday — all for a good cause. The “Celebrity Hockey Classic” was in support of Easter Seals Ontario. Marc Woodhouse has the story.

 A man dressed as DC comics hero Batman disrupted a Santa Clara, California city council meeting Jan. 27 with an angry speech demanding the city cut all ties with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He accused council members of cowardice and inaction, singling out one councillor for praise before storming away from the lectern. 

A massive winter storm swept across large parts of North America on Sunday, bringing freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and ice that knocked out power to more than a million customers and grounded thousands of flights. The chaotic conditions didn’t stop many from having fun in the snow. From tobogganing to snowball fights, kids and adults...

Political leaders are sharing their concern after hearing U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcements (ICE) agents were operating at the border of New Brunswick and Maine. Maine officials said ICE was dismissed from the state Thursday, but the hurt of their lasting impact has yet to leave. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla has the story.

The Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival is back again for another year of ice carving, music and family fun. Tim Rissesco, Ken Shea and Keonte Beals join Ella Macdonald in studio to share what’s in store.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is distancing himself from an Ontario-headquartered company selling military vehicles to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the United States, a few weeks after he called the agreement “fantastic.” “I’m going to correct this story once and for all. I heard it on the news. I don’t direct companies to sell...

The severe winter storm that disrupted life for millions in parts of Ontario and Quebec. The deals Prime Minister Mark Carney just made with China. U.S. President Donald Trump’s new threats amid growing protests against ICE in Minneapolis. Plus, who’s been presented with the Nobel Peace Prize, even though he didn’t win it.