Maintenance worker killed by falling tree during storm, high winds in Greater Toronto Area
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Maintenance worker killed by falling tree during storm, high winds in Greater Toronto Area
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May 4, 2018
A maintenance worked has died after a tree being worked on fell on top of him and a colleague. The second worker was transported to hospital and is in life-threatening condition.
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Maintenance worker killed by falling tree during storm, high winds in Greater Toronto Area00:59 | May 4, 2018 -
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Ice storm causes power outages in Eastern Ontario02:26 | March 12, 2026 -
Maple syrup season flows across Ontario05:47 | March 12, 2026 -
OPP urge caution as warming temperatures weaken ice04:27 | March 10, 2026 -
Special weather statement for Peterborough area as another blast of winter looms01:47 | March 9, 2026 -
Spring Melt Safety Concerns03:47 | March 5, 2026 -
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Toronto residents frustrated over city’s ‘terrible’ snow cleanup efforts02:03 | February 16, 2026 -
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Toronto snow operations get set to shift from clearing to removal03:14 | January 26, 2026 -
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Maintenance worker killed by falling tree during storm, high winds in Greater Toronto Area00:59 | May 4, 2018
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Flooding prevention and risks03:43 | April 16, 2026
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Global News at 6 Toronto: April 15 202623:04 | April 15, 2026
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Sun protection tips for Spring05:17 | April 14, 2026
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‘Everything was a surprise’: Kawartha Lakes mayor reflects on one year since devastating ice storm04:53 | April 10, 2026
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Spring driving: What drivers should know before switching winter tires05:37 | April 8, 2026
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CAA’s Worst Roads Campaign returns03:41 | March 24, 2026
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Global News at 6 Toronto: March 13, 202624:22 | March 13, 2026
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‘When will it ever go away?’ GTA blasted by snow one week before Spring02:30 | March 13, 2026
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Ice storm causes power outages in Eastern Ontario02:26 | March 12, 2026
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OPP urge caution as warming temperatures weaken ice04:27 | March 10, 2026
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Spring Melt Safety Concerns03:47 | March 5, 2026
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Police renew warning to avoid Lake Ontario after man falls in icy waters00:32 | February 19, 2026
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Severe winter weather hammers southern Ontario01:12 | February 18, 2026
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Toronto residents frustrated over city’s ‘terrible’ snow cleanup efforts02:03 | February 16, 2026
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Feb. 16, 202621:29 | February 16, 2026
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Record winter storm buries Eastern Canada02:15 | January 26, 2026
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Jan. 26, 202623:46 | January 26, 2026
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Jan. 25, 202612:09 | January 25, 2026
Maintenance worker killed by falling tree during storm, high winds in Greater Toronto Area
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May 4, 2018
A maintenance worked has died after a tree being worked on fell on top of him and a colleague. The second worker was transported to hospital and is in life-threatening condition.
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