Derecho

• City of Peterborough, Hydro One plant 500 trees in wake of derecho storm

  At Asburnham Memorial Park, the City of Peterobrough and Hydro One teamed up to plant 500 trees to help restore the urban canopy lost during the May 2022 derecho storm.

  Environment

  Jun 9, 2023
  
• Ganaraska Forest reopens for all uses following May 2022 derecho storm

  The massive windstorm on May 21, 2022, caused widespread damage to more than 400 acres of land, making it the largest natural disaster since the forest was established in 1947.

  Canada

  May 1, 2023
  
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• Ontario derecho, tornado recovery funding not enough, municipalities say

  Funding meant to help Ontario communities recover from extreme wind damage won't be enough to make property and business owners whole or eliminate risks to vital infrastructure.

  Weather

  Apr 7, 2023
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• Ottawa residents struggle to claim insurance for derecho damages as winter approaches

  Some Ottawa residents and nearby municipalities looking to repair damages from the major wind storm in May have gotten little to no help from insurance companies or the province. 

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2022
• Damages from May derecho in Ontario, Quebec now top $1 billion

  Repair bills from the cluster of wind storms that pummeled southern Ontario and western Quebec in May are now over $1 billion.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2022
• Volunteers needed to help plant 620 new trees at Farmcrest Park in Peterborough

  The city is seeking residents to help plant the trees on Saturday, Sept. 24 with plantings near the off-leash dog park, parking lot and pathway.

  Environment

  Sep 15, 2022
• Some Ganaraska Forest trails to reopen for members Sept. 30 in wake of May windstorm

  A map of the designated trails will be available before Sept. 30, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority said.

  Environment

  Sep 14, 2022
• Ganaraska Forest to remain closed until end of September due to derecho storm

  The May 21 derecho storm claimed the life of a man in the forest and downed numerous trees, blocking trails and creating both impassable and unsafe areas.

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2022
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• City of Peterborough estimates cost of May 21 derecho storm at $3.3M to date

  The City of Peterborough estimates that the cost to date for tree removals, cleanup and the purchase and rental of equipment for the cleanup is $625,000.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2022
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• Peterborough launches special curbside green waste collection from May 21 storm

  The city says public works crews will collect debris and brush from the curbside that is too large for regular waste collection.

  Environment

  Jun 23, 2022