Ice encased branches of a young cherry tree in Ben Nobleman Park Community Orchard in Toronto
Over 300 thousand people in and around Toronto have lost power, some shivering in their dark homes for days. On every street, trees branches have crashed to the ground, crushing parked cars or downing power and cable lines. Torontonians continue to struggle to walk or drive on our slippery streets. We are experiencing one of the worst ice storms in our city’s history and yet the 14 young fruit trees in Ben Nobleman Park Community Orchard have remained sturdy and safe despite the layer of ice that encases each of their branches.