Power Failure

• Here Comes the Sun: How a massive solar storm could put Canada at risk

  After decades of low activity, researchers say we are entering what is expected to be an active 11-year cycle for solar storms, putting our digital lives at risk.

  Science

  Oct 30, 2021
  
• Quebecers wake up to downed trees, power outages after storms sweep across province

  Hydro-Québec tweeted Tuesday evening to say its crews were on the ground working to restore power.

  Weather

  Jun 24, 2020
  
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• Weather warning in effect for Greater Montreal

  Urgence Québec is asking the public to check the province’s road network and follow alerts from Environment Canada before heading out this weekend.

  Weather

  Jan 11, 2020
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• ‘Don’t risk it’: Laval police urge residents without power to seek shelter

  Laval has set up two shelters for residents to wait out power outages that hit the region on Monday.

  Weather

  Apr 9, 2019
• Power failure, smoke forces evacuation at Kelowna YMCA

  Shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, YMCA staff said there were reports of smoke after a power failure.

  Jul 5, 2016
• Lights back on at Orchard Park Mall

  Fortis BC says a switch on the property failed, causing the lights to go out.

  Dec 1, 2015