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Toronto Ice Storm: Austerity Comes Back to Bite

In the wake of Toronto’s unprecedented ice storm - which saw 300,000 residents loose power for as long as 12 days - Christopher Hume argues that cost-cutting contributed to the extent of havoc wreaked by the city’s under-maintained tree canopy.

January 12, 2014 - The Toronto Star

2013: A Train Wreck Year for Toronto

Christopher Hume reflects on Toronto’s year of natural, political and transit catastrophes.

December 31, 2013 - The Toronto Star

"Catastrophic" Ice Storm Freezes Toronto, Mayor

A severe ice storm struck southern Ontario and the northern U.S. over the weekend, delivering prolonged power outages and disrupting holiday travel. Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was allegedly unreachable after the storm.

December 23, 2013 - BBC News

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