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The massive clean-up from Monday's storm is well under way in Metro, but work crews are concentrating on main downtown streets and sidewalks. there is(...)
The massive clean-up from Monday's storm is well under way in Metro, but work crews are concentrating on main downtown streets and sidewalks. there is(...)

The massive clean-up from Monday's storm is well under way in Metro, but work crews are concentrating on main downtown streets and sidewalks. there is(...)

Date1/11/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: The massive clean-up from Monday's storm is well under way in Metro; but work crews are concentrating on main downtown streets and sidewalks. there is still lots of snow elsewhere. This resident tries to clear sidewalk on Willow Ave. in Beach area as a car wends its way along narrow one lane plowed out road.
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Walk on the wild side: High winds and snow made for treacherous conditions on th sidewalks as well as the road as this man put his shoulder down to challenge downtown streets
Walk on the wild side: High winds and snow made for treacherous conditions on th sidewalks as well as the road as this man put his shoulder down to challenge downtown streets
1/19/1987
Hydro crews and firefighters, right, clean up roofing materials ripped off a Scarborough nursing home
Hydro crews and firefighters, right, clean up roofing materials ripped off a Scarborough nursing home
3/28/1991
Storm clouds pass over a long abandoned farm just south of Georgetown yesterday, in the wake of Monday's storm which caused severe damage along shorel(...)
Storm clouds pass over a long abandoned farm just south of Georgetown yesterday, in the wake of Monday's storm which caused severe damage along shorel(...)
4/10/1973
Everyone was out, it seemed, shovelling off sidewalks on Cassandra Blvd
Everyone was out, it seemed, shovelling off sidewalks on Cassandra Blvd
1/10/1977
With sidewalks clogged, this shaggy pedestrian took to the road
With sidewalks clogged, this shaggy pedestrian took to the road
1/10/1977
Trolley and diesel buses were hampered by poor traction and streets cluttered with stalled cars during yesterday's storm in Metro. This was scene on Q(...)
Trolley and diesel buses were hampered by poor traction and streets cluttered with stalled cars during yesterday's storm in Metro. This was scene on Q(...)
1/10/1977
Diana receives flowers from a couple of the 2,500 well-wishers who jammed the streets and sidewalks around St
Diana receives flowers from a couple of the 2,500 well-wishers who jammed the streets and sidewalks around St
10/27/1991
First big snowfall of the year last week created massive traffic tie-ups throughout Metro and was blamed for dozens of accidents. Reader suggests that snow tires should be made compulsory
First big snowfall of the year last week created massive traffic tie-ups throughout Metro and was blamed for dozens of accidents. Reader suggests that snow tires should be made compulsory
12/5/1977
Signs of summer: Roads will be restricted all over Metro in the warmer months ahead as work crews carry out a massive $26 million in repairs and improvements
Signs of summer: Roads will be restricted all over Metro in the warmer months ahead as work crews carry out a massive $26 million in repairs and improvements
4/18/1985
Something different: Judging by their smiles, these Metro pedestrians actually may be having fun as they make their way through downtown slush yesterday
Something different: Judging by their smiles, these Metro pedestrians actually may be having fun as they make their way through downtown slush yesterday
2/12/1988
Picking up after the storm that ripped through the Metro area last night, with winds gusting up to 60 m
Picking up after the storm that ripped through the Metro area last night, with winds gusting up to 60 m
8/30/1970
Huddling in phone booths, pedestrians take refuge today from blizzard that swept in from Illinois, paralyzing highways, Metro roads and streets. This (...)
Huddling in phone booths, pedestrians take refuge today from blizzard that swept in from Illinois, paralyzing highways, Metro roads and streets. This (...)
3/18/1977