Tornadoes hit major Canadian cities
On Thursday, July 13, a low-pressure system moved across southern Ontario and into southern Quebec, bringing heavy rain, severe thunderstorms and at least two tornadoes. In Ontario, a tornado touched down in Barrhaven, a suburb of Ottawa, just before 1 p.m. This tornado damaged approximately 125 houses and buildings in its path. Damage reported included roof damage, broken windows, power and utility outages, and damage to trees. About 1,800 people were without power. There is also a report of one person with minor injuries.