Constant freezing rain on the weekend leading up to Christmas created a landscape of beauty and destruction in Toronto. Power outages were reported in the city and surrounding regions including Richmond Hill, Markham, and Unionville, leaving an estimated 350,000 people without electricity. Flight cancellations left many waiting at Pearson International Airport, while warming stations were opened at designated community centres. Service crews worked to remove debris and conduct repairs, but authorities warned that it could take up to 72 hours to restore electricity in some areas. By Friday, some customers remained without power.
This gallery depicts some landscapes in Richmond Hill and Unionville.