Derecho Storm
-
Uxbridge marks 1 year since tornado ripped through townshipIt's been one year since a devastating tornado tore through Uxbridge, leaving a path of destruction. And depending on where you look, you can still see evidence of the storm.May 25, 2023
-
Ganaraska Forest reopens for all uses following May 2022 derecho stormThe 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.CanadaMay 1, 2023
-
Severe weather events in Canada caused $3.1B in insured damage in 2022: reportAmong all disasters that happened last year, the Ontario and Quebec derecho storm in May 2022 caused the most expensive damage of $1 billion.EconomyJan 18, 2023
![]()
-
Ottawa residents struggle to claim insurance for derecho damages as winter approachesSome 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.CanadaNov 7, 2022
![]()
-
Volunteers needed to help plant 620 new trees at Farmcrest Park in PeterboroughThe 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.EnvironmentSep 15, 2022
![]()
-
Ganaraska Forest to remain closed until end of September due to derecho stormThe 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.EnvironmentJul 15, 2022
![]()
-
Peterborough launches special curbside green waste collection from May 21 stormThe city says public works crews will collect debris and brush from the curbside that is too large for regular waste collection.EnvironmentJun 23, 2022
![]()
-
Fatal May storm caused over $720M in insured damage in Ontario: IBCThe deadly storm which swept through southern Ontario and Quebec last month caused more than $875 million in insured damage, according to initial estimates.WeatherJun 15, 2022
![]()
-
Ganaraska Forest remains closed following extensive damage from May 21 derecho stormAccording to the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, the May 21 derecho storm was one of the largest natural disasters to impact the Ontario forest since it opened in 1947.EnvironmentJun 3, 2022
![]()
-
Ontario’s tallest tree survived May 21 derecho stormWhile the 47-metre-tall white pine survived, damage from the derecho storm has closed the Gillies Grove Nature Reserve where the tree is located.CanadaMay 27, 2022
![]()
