Toronto Storm Damage

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

Analysis

How it changed

1. 3 Sep

   - Toronto Hydro says about 6,000 customers remain without power in the city, down from a peak of 65,000. run by the province's Crown-owned power supplier, Hydro One, shows more than 40,000 customers outside Toronto without power.

   3 outlets · CBC
2. 4 Sep

   The City of Toronto has ordered Live Nation to fix Rogers Stadium after the outdoor music venue was battered by Wednesday’s storm, leaving swathes of its seating damaged.

   2 outlets · Global News
3. 6 Sep

   Photos of the open-air Downsview Park stadium show blue bleachers strewn across partially collapsed grandstands.

   3 outlets · The Globe and Mail

Coverage 8 articles

• 6 Sep Toronto’s Rogers Stadium suffers storm damageA powerful storm swept through Toronto on Wednesday evening, causing significant damage to the open-air Rogers Stadium in Downsview Park. The damage includes partially collapsed grandstands and a damaged sign outside the stadium, although Live Nation Canada did not provide further details about the extent of the harm. No one was injured during the incident, which occurred after the stadium's most recent show on…The Globe and Mail
• 6 Sep About 100 remain without power days after intense storm: Toronto HydroAround 100 people in Toronto remain without power four days after a severe storm hit the city, bringing torrential rain and damaging winds that left 65,000 of Toronto Hydro's 800,000 customers without electricity initially. The number of outages decreased from 1,200 on Friday to about 500 on Saturday morning, before dropping further to around 100 by Sunday morning. Crews are working around the clock to restore…Toronto Star
• 5 Sep Toronto orders Live Nation Canada to repair Rogers Stadium after 'significant damage'The City of Toronto has issued an order to Live Nation Canada to repair Rogers Stadium, which sustained significant damage from a storm on Wednesday. The order requires Live Nation to take immediate steps to secure the site, hire an engineer, and repair the damage, which includes collapsed sections of the stadium structure and damaged seating areas. According to the city's order, Live Nation must submit a report by…CBC
• 4 Sep Toronto orders Live Nation to hire engineer, fix Rogers Stadium before AC/DC showThe City of Toronto has ordered Live Nation to hire an engineer and make repairs to Rogers Stadium before it hosts AC/DC in mid-September, after the stadium was damaged by a storm. Inspectors found that parts of the north side of the structure had collapsed and seats were displaced, posing a risk to people's health or safety. The city has given Live Nation until September 8 to share its findings and solutions with…Global News
• 3 Sep Widespread power outages remain after damaging storms slam southern OntarioCleanup efforts continued in Toronto on Thursday after a severe storm battered the city and surrounding areas, causing widespread power outages and localized flooding. According to Toronto Hydro, around 4,500 customers remained without power Thursday night, while around 10,000 customers were still offline across southern Ontario. The storm dumped over 100 millimeters of rain in some areas, forcing the closure of…The Globe and Mail
• 3 Sep Toronto fire responded to 1,500 calls in last 24 hours: JessopToronto Fire Chief Jim Jessop reported that his agency received nearly 1,500 calls over the last 24 hours in response to issues such as downed wires. The number of calls is second only to the 2013 ice storm, which also caused widespread power outages. The calls were a result of violent storms that dumped over 100 millimeters of rain on Toronto. Mayor Olivia Chow and other officials provided an update at City Hall.Toronto Star
• 3 Sep Damaging storms sweep across Ontario, causing flooding, power outages in Toronto areaA severe storm swept across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday afternoon, causing widespread power outages and flooding in the region. The storms brought torrential rain, large hail, and a risk of tornadoes to southern Ontario, affecting approximately 65,000 customers who lost power. Rogers Stadium sustained significant damage, with no reported injuries, while multiple reports of fallen trees, downed power lines…The Globe and Mail
• 3 Sep Toronto fire crews responded to more than 1,000 calls after destructive storm, mayor saysA destructive storm in the Greater Toronto Area has prompted a large response from emergency services. Toronto Fire Services responded to nearly 1,500 calls over a 24-hour period, second only to a 2013 ice storm in terms of volume. About 6,000 customers remain without power after the storm peaked at 65,000 outages, with many areas still experiencing disruptions including several major road closures. The city's fire…CBC

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