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How recent extreme weather compares to 1998 Quebec ice storm
April 12, 2023 by Jason ContantThe storm that struck Ontario and Quebec — leaving some Quebecers without power for more than a week — was large, but it was nothing compared to the infamous 1998 Quebec ice storm, industry professionals said. Catastrophe Indices and Quantification…
Thousands without power as Ontario hit with thunderstorms, heavy rains and snow
April 5, 2023 The Canadian PressThousands of people in Ontario are without power after a messy mix of freezing rain and thunderstorms pummeled parts of the province, with downpours and possible ice storms still in the forecast. Hydro One says crews are responding as an…
Thousands in Ontario remain without power after winter storm
February 23, 2023 The Canadian PressTORONTO – Hydro One says tens of thousands of its customers in southwestern Ontario lost power after Wednesday’s winter storm and some might have to wait until Friday night for it to be restored. The utility says more than 33,000…
Southern Ontario digging out after winter storm, snow still falling in eastern parts
January 26, 2023 The Canadian PressMuch of southern Ontario is cleaning up from a major winter storm, while snow remains in the forecast for parts of eastern Ontario. Ottawa and much of eastern Ontario have been under snowfall warnings, though Environment Canada has now ended…
Freezing rain causes power outages, forces closures across Atlantic Canada
January 16, 2023 The Canadian PressHALIFAX – Schools across much of Atlantic Canada are closed today as a sprawling winter storm continues to linger over the region. Rainfall and freezing rain warnings remain in effect for all of New Brunswick and P.E.I., and most parts…
Delta, B.C., mayor calls for review of snow alerts after winter maintenance ‘failure’
December 6, 2022 The Canadian PressDELTA, B.C. – A Metro Vancouver mayor is calling for the B.C. government to review its snow removal contracts and consider using its emergency alert system to better inform drivers of dangerous road conditions. In a letter to Transportation Minister…
What makes the current claims environment so challenging?
December 2, 2022 Philip PoradoA convergence of global factors will cause above-average levels of claims inflation for the foreseeable future. Claims professionals who spoke with Canadian Underwriter said multiple market-dependent factors – including prolonged COVID-19 lockdowns in China, political instability, labour and materials shortages,…
Record-setting Ontario storm drops more than a metre of snow, strong winds
November 21, 2022 The Canadian PressWIARTON, Ont. – Environment Canada is warning that some parts of southwestern Ontario battered by a record-setting weekend snowstorm could see strong winds this morning and into the afternoon. More than a metre of snow has fallen on parts of…
New storm brings rain, wind and snow to several regions of B.C.
November 3, 2022 The Canadian PressVANCOUVER, Wash. – The latest in a series of vigorous mid-fall storms is bringing wind, rain and snow to large sections of British Columbia. Snow or rainfall warnings are posted across most of southern B.C., the central Interior, Prince George…
City of Ottawa awaits answers on derecho storm compensation
October 31, 2022 Cindy Tran - THE CANADIAN PRESSOTTAWA – More than five months after a powerful storm damaged property and left people without power for days, the City of Ottawa has yet to be reimbursed by the provincial government for its recovery costs. The derecho, a line…
New storm approaches B.C. as province cleans up after first powerful fall tempest
October 28, 2022 The Canadian PressVANCOUVER – BC Hydro says electricity has been restored to most of its more than 100,000 customers blacked out during the first powerful storm of British Columbia’s late-arriving fall, but forecasters warn more foul weather is on the way. The…
Nova Scotia legislation would require storm readiness by telecommunications companies
October 13, 2022 The Canadian PressHALIFAX – Nova Scotia is proposing legislation that would require telecommunications companies to be better prepared for weather events like post-tropical storm Fiona or risk stiff fines. Amendments to the Emergency Management Act and the Emergency 911 Act would…