Two dead, thousands in the dark after strong winds hit Ontario, Quebec
TORONTO — Powerful winds wreaked havoc in southern and central Ontario as well southern Quebec on Friday, leaving tens of thousands of people without power, causing flight disruptions and claiming the lives of at least two people.
Wind gusts of close to 120 km/h were observed in the wake of a cold front that moved across the province, Environment Canada said.
The weather agency lifted its wind warnings for the most of the region Friday evening except for parts of southeastern Ontario.
Police west of Toronto said a tree fell on two men in Milton, killing one and injuring the other.