125 homes damaged after tornado rips through Ottawa suburb

Environment Canada has confirmed at least one tornado touched down in the south Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven early Thursday afternoon. As of late afternoon, Ottawa Fire Services estimated about 125 houses were damaged in the storm.
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[@LipglossAndLove13]

oh my god. and the alert wasn't issued until AFTER touchdown? I'm no convoyer, but our government insitutions are too lax.

[@julienielsen4462]

Like the movie twister they say you never know when it’s going to hit.

[@LenaWasNotHere]

Yeah lol we got 3, ALL AFTER the tornado 💀

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

In your mind, how do you think tornadoes are tracked?

[@CelticDruidess1]

Too bad the reporter had to show us someone watering plants like as if nothing had happened instead of "maybe showing twister damage"!!!

[@jeffrenman4146]

that's because the damage was light … This was a terrible newscast then when they were making the interview I thought they switched channels and went to India

[@tracymorrison1584]

nothing like the ones in Goderich and Barrie in the past.

[@persephonesplayroom420]

So, the alerts happen when citizen weather fans report the events to whoever they're contracted with. I work only with amateur meteorologists but both in the US and Canada, a citizen on the ground has to report the tornado before the alert can be issued, and there needs to be more of us. That's the real solution is more team work♡

[@FlatlandMando]

Although this man says at one point " I can't describe it" he did a great job giving the listener a taste of what it all was...

[@wastedproductions45]

My grandmother lives in Barrhaven, she got very lucky.

[@RaphaelLluwis]

Thank Goodness she is safe 🙏

[@sarahliu504]

Hope everyone is safe and sound

[@DiepSpartan119]

I use to live in barrhaven 2010-2020 but I moved to Ottawa downtown cuz it’s closer to my work than I hear the news that all my friends in barrhaven has no power than I came visit them and it was shocking

[@zeken0]

The small little tree stays with no dmg but. These houses are all damaged..

[@johnmackay4813]

Good eye!

[@Piedone21]

Small and flexible

[@randomrazr]

these modern lightwood housing builds dont seem to very strong compared to turn of the century old housing

[@ajcyrilldy]

That's because modern houses uses cheaper materials. Older houses are stronger since they actually used bricks and stones instead of paper and cardboard.

[@carlyar5281]

@@ajcyrilldy these houses were built from brick. When the tornados in 2018 hit the damage was similar between new builds, houses from the 1970s, and houses from the early 1900s. Tornadoes rip house apart.

[@saraelbakatoushy7718]

Well said Katie Geis 👏 I am glad you’re safe

[@RaphaelLluwis]

Thank Goodness 🙏

[@scottsthoughtschannel9538]

WOW!!! 8 Minutes after the event. This is not acceptable!!!

[@ruyguy8888]

but but but... i paid my carbon tax, this shouldn't happen.

[@BrianT-tx6pi]

That lady was so right we are ill prepared for these events and must must put more money and more planing into the broken system we have. Getting a alert on the phone 8 mins after this happened is just not acceptable in a high tech country as this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DB-bw5fz]

It’s not just the timing of the alerts…it’s the areas that are targeted as well along with the content. I’m in Manitoba, and there was a tornado warning issued for a region here yesterday. My wife received the alert, and the area affected was “the mobile coverage area”. I didn’t receive it though. We were both in the same room when the alert was issued. I had to dig around a bit, but I found the area that was affected, and while it is relatively close, it was still more than far enough away for us to be considered on the fringe. There wasn’t even an active weather alert present in our area. In fact, the weather was fairly uneventful. I’m not sure how exactly they target specific mobile coverage areas…but it seems logical that the information in the alert should also list the areas affected so that the recipient can make the proper decisions. I have seen far too many “false” emergency alerts, in the sense that they are received in the wrong areas for whatever reason. It doesn’t make sense to receive an emergency warning that requires the recipient to turn to google to see if it actually applies to them. Put that information in the alert so that recipients know whether it applies to them or not. Much like the amber alert that was issued for Toronto a few years back that was targeted nationally in error. The alert luckily had the affected areas listed, so most knew it was received in error. Had the alert simply listed the area as “the mobile coverage area” it would have been a lot worse. Do that too many times…and people simply stop paying attention to the alerts.

[@ganeshr4371]

Are damages due to tornado covered under house insurance?????????

[@phuong.d]

You should check with your insurance.

[@tubetop123]

This is why properties of cities without bad weather are so much more expensive than others.

[@steve-r-collier]

everywhere will have bad weather ...no escape ,2024 will be the year

[@tubetop123]

@@steve-r-collier and people still don't believe global warming, and refuse to sacrifice to make changes Imagine everyday, 118F is a normal summer day. I fear for our children

[@kevinoneill41]

And what's your point? Why do you think homes have been made out of brick for so many generations

[@asp4488]

Bricks are not going to hold your roof and protect your windows LOL

[@BenLA5]

@@asp4488 $200 worth of hurricane ties can. And there's stormproof windows. OFC CONservatives voted against that to boost insurance company and developer profits, cuz Cons are cons

[@junecoulthard8942]

Here we go hearing about brick houses again. Tornado 🌪will take out anything in its path, brick or not!

[@ajcyrilldy]

@@asp4488 why do you think houses in countries like south east asia uses bricks and stones? Because they offer better protection from the hundreds of roaring typhoons and hurricanes that come from the pacific ocean. Your roof and windows may be gone, but 70% of your house will still be standing and not simply flattened.

[@asp4488]

@@ajcyrilldy Well I have seen only roof flying here in Barrhaven. No houses have flattened :) And you are correct and incorrect, the house in Asia are made of brick or stones in first place because : 1-It's very hot and humid, and wood being a conductor of heat, would not remain as cool as a concrete/brick house. 2- In high humidity, insects are abundant and can cause serious damage to wood. 3-Again because of humidity, wood would rot and sometimes warp (change shape).

[@risa_sh.youtube3244]

Nam myoho rengekyo 🙏 pray 🌍 peace be safe**

[@sj4645]

His daughter is a first priority but not his wife, smh

[@louistournas120]

We had some extreme winds a few times in Montreal for the past few years. I was afraid the roof was going to come off. This year, it has been ok so far, in my corner.

[@lisalundquist1083]

Praying everyone is safe 🙏 ❤

[@muskratdove]

I notice that CBC allows commenting very selectively. Shame on CBC

[@mujkocka]

I don’t notice it. You are just prejudice

[@laurie5132]

This horrified family who spoke here would be much better off if they returned to Pakistan. India. It’s only going to get worse here!

[@wastedproductions45]

Mainly because right wingers astroturf the comments

[@moistsnail7681]

Your grievances are with KZbin

[@muskratdove]

@@mujkocka Or more observant than you choose to be!

[@victoriacote1623]

Completely agree

[@stacey4u2luv]

If you hear the sound of a freight train in a thunder storm take immediate cover.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

So would that be an EF0?

[@NoorJahan-yk4tu]

Only talking about daughter, not about tornado.

[@atowndown7661]

This guy sounds like he's even putting himself to sleep

[@julienielsen4462]

It’s so hot now, he’s probably dizzy.

[@chrisnorlock9648]

War games.. fires tornadoes what's next

[@Markperry123]

Ya funny cause i got one before it hit 3 in toltl in an hr and half span so i got it i was north west of it in jasmine crest orgivie area

[@junecoulthard8942]

All homes need an underground tornado shelter! It seems to be getting worse every year and there sure isn't much of a warning to get to safety!

[@thedeanrb3769]

It's actually less tornados. Mainstream media, paid for by gov, trying to push climate change and carbon tax.

[@SoldierofGod88]

Start digging woman

[@junecoulthard8942]

I'm just trying to think of a solution that is safer for people. Most times people are told to go to the basement and take shelter. These tornados 🌪 are just getting so much worse and scarier every year.

[@SoldierofGod88]

Honestly you're better off selling your home and moving to a quaint village in Italy than to get an underground shelter for every home lmao. Don't be victim

[@RaphaelLluwis]

​@@junecoulthard8942❤❤❤

[@DAndyLord]

I blame Justin.

[@sharpp3120]

💀

[@chrisnorlock9648]

War games

[@Maken_Some_Bacon]

Humanity would have gone extinct 100 years ago if it wasn't for the mighty Justin and his carbon tax. He is literally saving us all through taxation and wokism..

[@tramtruong7433]

You’re right! How dare he allow the tornado to rip through hundreds of homes 😡😡😡

[@sharpp3120]

@@tramtruong7433 i hope this is sarcasm

[@NoorJahan-yk4tu]

Better astrology. You can not do that.

[@JeremyMilligan1024]

This is some bad reporting, all around. A high school video club could do it better.

[@user-xs9835]

My daughter is my priority, not so much some " incubator" for my daughter! 😂

[@SS-vs2nz]

Yeah noticed that too...reporter covered for him or tried to anyway...

[@anthonysmz3]

Tornadoes take roofs off, not shingles...

[@mikeb5664]

Shingles get removed before a roof would get removed.

[@iroh995]

let me guess the people of Ottawa are blaming the truckers for this too.

[@floydrideout318]

Climate change

[@steve-r-collier]

actually its their karma for not supporting them

[@steve-r-collier]

@@floydrideout318 climate is always changing since the birth of the planet..its called natural solar cycles

[@Piedone21]

Ask them to come to your place and blow air horns all night long if that's what you like

[@steve-r-collier]

@@Piedone21 a little noise for your freedoms doesnt seem a bad trade off

[@flavoredmoney8755]

Too bad it didn't go past Sussex drive🤷‍♂️

[@123benny4]

I think there was a detour sign there.

[@cristianmicu]

lol how they are building houses in toronto? the same tornado was in montreal today also, just some flooding for 10 minutes after as a result

[@belamoure]

Our CDN tornadoes are really peanots compared to USA's tornadoes. Frankly poor reporters a had to magnify minutiae to get a line of semblance and credibilty. One witness - saying:" war zone" - made me - alas guffawed tons. Slow summer day.

[@kplaysminecraft895]

Only if we paid more tax. This tornado would of never happened 🤪

[@mujkocka]

Oh yeah pay for your pollution

[@joicereni7774]

🙏🙏

[@JoniMitchell-qi6hr]

All the more reason that all structures should be built out of brick like the smart 3rd little piggy That big bad wolf could n o t blow his house down😮

[@carlyar5281]

One brick houses get hit they also get damaged. Others tornadoes that hit Ottawa in the last five years have done significant and more damage to brick homes built decades ago. In fact, the tornado in Dunrobin did as much damage to brick homes as it did to non-brick homes.

[@testify5765]

Only it was NOT a big bad wolf… 😅It was my sweet ancestors warrior spirit!

[@ernestoapolonio8616]

🙏 🙏🙏

[@matthewjedrasik8267]

I got the warning at 12:49...I just checked. shes lying about 12:56 lol

[@thedeanrb3769]

sooooo dramatic. what a joke cbc

[@huggybear3098]

Same thing happened in Angus about 5 years ago...no coverage like this...we lost 126 homes...must be a CBC liberal thing...

[@JoniMitchell-qi6hr]

No more cheap housing in Toronto We have had hurricanes too Build with brick!❤

[@longfellow5276]

You own a brick factory or what?

[@steve-r-collier]

should have supported the truckers...karma!

[@charleg8759]

We will be fine , justin will just take more of our money and will fight climate change right? Im sure that will help 🙄

[@longfellow5276]

When in doubt blame Trudeau. 😂😂😂😂😂WEAK!

[@jeffrenman4146]

as a Canadian this was depressing news cast but not for what you think… On the ground he's describing the damage there was hardly any damage. Go down into Texas and see what tornadoes really do. And then when they're interviewing Canadians about the tornado those weren't Canadians . Our country is lost

[@chandrasekharkandala9465]

He is a PR holder since many years.and paying tax.A legal resident.What else you want to prove.

[@44Paws]

Stop lighting fires Trudeau 🔥 🌲

[@umbrellacorp1313]

More foreigners lol

[@divinefem6582]

You are just as foreign, a European

[@umbrellacorp1313]

@@divinefem6582 get back on ur boats and get off our land lol 🤣 take rest of them with you

[@nathanhaggith2263]

I'm sure the carbon tax will stop tornadoes. 🤦‍♂️