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The Snowstorm last night, the third major one to hit Metro this winter, dumped 15 centimetres (6 inches) of snow in six hours, causing dozens of minor(...)
The Snowstorm last night, the third major one to hit Metro this winter, dumped 15 centimetres (6 inches) of snow in six hours, causing dozens of minor(...)

The Snowstorm last night, the third major one to hit Metro this winter, dumped 15 centimetres (6 inches) of snow in six hours, causing dozens of minor(...)

Date1/13/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: The Snowstorm last night; the third major one to hit Metro this winter; dumped 15 centimetres (6 inches) of snow in six hours; causing dozens of minor accidents as well as traffic jams and street-closings. A police car blocked north and southbound traffic on Bay St. between Wellington and Front as snow fell off the Royal Bank building under construction at Bay and Front Sts. Elsewhere; cars stalled when flying slush soaked their wiring and ignition systems.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019807F
First Big Snowfall Now Salty Slush, First major snowfall to hit Metro this season ended overnight, leaving about 8 centimetres (3.2 inches) to turn in(...)
First Big Snowfall Now Salty Slush, First major snowfall to hit Metro this season ended overnight, leaving about 8 centimetres (3.2 inches) to turn in(...)
11/28/1977
This job's snow fun, Orillia car lot employee Mike Bennett Donaldson got swept up in his work yesterday trying to clear away the 25 centimetres (10 inches) of snow that fell overnight
This job's snow fun, Orillia car lot employee Mike Bennett Donaldson got swept up in his work yesterday trying to clear away the 25 centimetres (10 inches) of snow that fell overnight
12/9/1988
Having a ball, The rest of us may have found the some 16 inches of snow, rain and freezing rain that fell in Metro Toronto yesterday anything but amus(...)
Having a ball, The rest of us may have found the some 16 inches of snow, rain and freezing rain that fell in Metro Toronto yesterday anything but amus(...)
2/26/1965
Cars are lined up for miles on the Queen Elizabeth Way this morning as snow squalls turn into glare ice, resulting in dozens of minor fender benders. (...)
Cars are lined up for miles on the Queen Elizabeth Way this morning as snow squalls turn into glare ice, resulting in dozens of minor fender benders. (...)
12/5/1977
Bikini-Clad beauty, obviously impervious to the cold, looks on as a parking lot attendant begins the job of removing some of the 11 inches of snow Tor(...)
Bikini-Clad beauty, obviously impervious to the cold, looks on as a parking lot attendant begins the job of removing some of the 11 inches of snow Tor(...)
1/28/1967
It was Icy yesterday in Mississauga as four inches of snow, ice-coated power lines and tree branches, and flooded intersections created havoc for ever(...)
It was Icy yesterday in Mississauga as four inches of snow, ice-coated power lines and tree branches, and flooded intersections created havoc for ever(...)
3/2/1972
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
Image shows a tugboat breaking ice for a ship.
Breaking ice six inches thick, the tugboat Bagotville grinds through Toronto harbor as it tows the Goderich to a winter berth at Pier 35. Another tug (...)
1/17/1977
Metro's first is a long one, Metro Council had its first meeting in the new City Hall last night, but it was just like old times. Members spent six hours trying to get their business done
Metro's first is a long one, Metro Council had its first meeting in the new City Hall last night, but it was just like old times. Members spent six hours trying to get their business done
9/22/1965
Thelma Moyer holds gift, The box is about six by eight inches and about three inches deep
Thelma Moyer holds gift, The box is about six by eight inches and about three inches deep
10/3/1947
Two inches of rain-5 billion gallons, and almost the equivalent of a normal rainfall for all of May-fell on Metro last night, flooding an underpass on(...)
Two inches of rain-5 billion gallons, and almost the equivalent of a normal rainfall for all of May-fell on Metro last night, flooding an underpass on(...)
5/16/1974
The better way: Anne Larson found skiing was the only way to travel on South Dr. last night following a snowstorm that turned Metro roads into a slush(...)
The better way: Anne Larson found skiing was the only way to travel on South Dr. last night following a snowstorm that turned Metro roads into a slush(...)
12/28/1983