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City of Peterborough, Hydro One plant 500 trees in wake of derecho stormAt 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.EnvironmentJun 9, 2023
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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
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Ontario derecho, tornado recovery funding not enough, municipalities sayFunding 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.WeatherApr 7, 2023
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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
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Damages from May derecho in Ontario, Quebec now top $1 billionRepair bills from the cluster of wind storms that pummeled southern Ontario and western Quebec in May are now over $1 billion.CanadaSep 29, 2022
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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
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Some Ganaraska Forest trails to reopen for members Sept. 30 in wake of May windstormA map of the designated trails will be available before Sept. 30, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority said.EnvironmentSep 14, 2022
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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
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City of Peterborough estimates cost of May 21 derecho storm at $3.3M to dateThe 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.CanadaJul 6, 2022
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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
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