Severe northern Ont. storm causes widespread damage
A state of emergency has been declared in both Bonfield and Calvin after a violent storm tore through the region late Saturday night, leaving flooded roads, downed trees, and trapped residents in its wake.
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Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Storm travels accross Highway 17 A photo taken from a vehicle on Highway 17 west of Mattawa just after 10 p.m. on June 21, 2025. (Gilles Brisebois/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo from June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Supplied/Bill Steer)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm rescue A photo from June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area along with rescue efforts to free campers from Samuel de Champlain Park. (Supplied/Bill Steer)
Highway 630 storm damage A photo of Highway 630 near the area's main power station the morning of June 22, 2025. (Source: Olivia-Daisy Collins/Facebook | Photo Credit: Scott Ferron)
Northern Ontario Highway Washed Out A photo taken on June 22, 2025, showing the wash out and storm damage of a northern Ontarion highway following a severe weather event the night before. (Victor Fedeli/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm rescue A photo from June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area along with rescue efforts to free campers from Samuel de Champlain Park. (Supplied/Bill Steer)
Storm damage A photo from June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Supplied/Bill Steer)
Downed Trees A photo taken on June 22, 2025, showing trees downed along a northern Ontarion highway following a severe weather event the night before. (Victor Fedeli/Facebook)
Highway 630 storm damage A photo of Highway 630 near the area's main power station the morning of June 22, 2025. (Source: Olivia-Daisy Collins/Facebook | Photo Credit: Scott Ferron)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm rescue A photo from June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area along with rescue efforts to free campers from Samuel de Champlain Park. (Supplied/Bill Steer)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo from June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Supplied/Bill Steer)
Northern Ontario Highway Washed Out A photo taken on June 22, 2025, showing the wash out and storm damage of a northern Ontarion highway following a severe weather event the night before. (Victor Fedeli/Facebook)
Highway 630 storm damage A photo of Highway 630 near the area's main power station the morning of June 22, 2025. (Source: Olivia-Daisy Collins/Facebook | Photo Credit: Scott Ferron)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm damage A photo posted on June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area. (Bill Steer/Facebook)
Canadian Ecology Centre storm rescue A photo from June 22, 2025, by Bill Steer, the founder and general manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre, showing the devastation caused by a severe storm in the area along with rescue efforts to free campers from Samuel de Champlain Park. (Supplied/Bill Steer)
Tree downed accross Highway 17 A large tree down accross Highway 17 near Mattawa, Ont., on June 22, 2025. (Eric Taschner/CTV News Northern Ontario)
Highway 17 Closed A road closure sign placed by Ontario Provincial Police west of Mattawa on Highway 17 on June 22, 2025. The roadway is closed between Bonfield and Mattawa due to unsafe conditions following a severe storm. (Eric Taschner/CTV News Northern Ontairo)
Mattawa Evacuation Centre The exterior of the Mike Rodden Arena in Mattawa, Ont., on June 22, 2025. The building has been designated as an evacuation shelter for those impacted by a severe storm that passed through the region. (Eric Taschner/CTV News Northern Ontario)
Anishinabek Police Services - Highway 17 Officers and equipment from the Anishinabek Police Services heading down Highway 17 to assist with evacuation efforts in the Mattawa area on June 22, 2025, following a severe storm. (Eric Taschner/CTV News Northern Ontario)
