Sleet storm cripples hydro (11/01/1947): numerous shots of crumpled hydro towers covered with ice and snow, trees dragging to the ground under weight of ice. Two shots of factories in Hamilton showing no activity. Interior shots of woman cooking breakfast in open fireplace, children sitting around with coats on, family eating by lamp light, man trying to read paper by light of oil lantern. CU of sign "Oakville". Street scene in Oakville.