Ice storm memories from 1998

Twenty years ago the fabled ice storm began. CBC has a look back with photos, noting that it caused the biggest peacetime deployment of troops in Canadian history. I remember going to the Brûlerie to get coffee – some parts of the east side of St-Denis stayed lit while the streets around were dark – and seeing girls flirting with soldiers, a scene right out of a wartime movie.

CTV now also has a reminiscence up as does Radio-Canada. Global has text and video looking back.

L’actualité has a dossier looking at the storm from different angles, starting with a feature article with quotes from various people involved in the crisis management.

Radio-Canada has added a second piece about the closure of the bridges.