Former Nova Scotian Olivia King is used to winter storms, but nothing quite like this. She was among millions of Texas residents who went days without power this week as extreme cold in the southern U.S. wreaked havoc on the state's power grids. (Heidi Foster-Park)She knows people who've had their houses flood after pipes that weren't made to withstand cold temperatures burst. While power has been restored to many homes and businesses in Texas, the water crisis persists. In the 13 years she's lived in Texas, Foster-Park estimates she's seen snow only twice.

Source: CBC News February 19, 2021 22:33 UTC