IIU releases information on investigations started during Manitoba election blackout
The Independent Investigations Unit of Manitoba released details Monday about a number of investigations it has started dating back to June. Continue reading
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Lightning strike blamed for downed hydro poles near Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Poles fell along Centre Road in Douro-Dummer Township around 6 p.m. following a reported lightning strike. Continue reading
Transformer fire leaves tens of thousands without power in NYC: Officials
The New York City Fire Department said a transformer fire at West 64th Street and West End Avenue affected hundreds of thousands of customers along a 30-block stretch from Times Square to about 72nd Street and Broadway. Continue reading
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Production at Concordia University addresses campus uprising 50 years ago
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
‘Blackout’ is a theatrical production that looks back at events 50 years ago that led to a riot, ending with 97 students being arrested. Continue reading
Halifax’s North End without power for a few hours on Sunday
The utility has estimated that it will be 4:45 p.m. before their crews can restore service. Continue reading
Cause of large power outage in the Boundary area determined
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
FortisBC released more information about a large power outage in the Boundary area on Wednesday. Continue reading
Manitobans participate in Buy Nothing Day, a backlash to Black Friday
As consumers gear up for one of the biggest shopping days of the year, some Manitobans are deciding to stay home and not participate in Black Friday. Continue reading
Puerto Rico blackout leaves island in darkness for second night
Most Puerto Ricans faced another night of darkness Thursday as crews slowly restored electricity a day after a fire at a power plant caused the aging utility grid to fail and blacked out the entire island of 3.5 million people. Continue reading
Residents of CityPlace filing insurance claims against Toronto Hydro after outages
Four outages in less than two weeks left around 4,500 Toronto homes without power beginning in late August. The latest outage last week forced many tenants to toss away the contents of their fridge and now some are seeking compensation from Toronto Hydro. Continue reading
Hudson declares state of emergency after major blackouts
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
The Town of Hudson has declared a state of emergency after major power outages. Continue reading