Power Outages

• Canada’s power grid is under pressure amid rising demand, watchdog warns

  A new reliability report warns Canada’s power grid faces growing strain as electricity demand rises faster than new supply, raising concerns about winter reliability.

  Canada

  Feb 7
  
• ‘Emergencies don’t wait’: Toronto Hydro urges preparedness for winter power outages

  Nearly half of Toronto households still lack a full emergency kit, and Toronto Hydro is urging families to prepare with simple steps for people and pets ahead of winter outages.

  Weather

  Nov 27, 2025
  
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• Thousands without power after 1st snowstorm of the season in Montreal

  Hydro-Quebec says almost 300,000 homes are without power on Tuesday afternoon after a significant amount of snow fell across southern Quebec in the first snowfall of the season.

  Weather

  Nov 11, 2025
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• Hundreds of Manitobans still without power after weekend storm

  Around 750 Manitobans remained without power Wednesday afternoon after heavy snow over the long weekend wreaked havoc on parts of the province.

  Weather

  Oct 15, 2025
• Another B.C. storm leaves thousands without power

  At the height of the storm on Tuesday, about 30,000 BC Hydro customers were without power, mostly on the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island.

  Weather

  Nov 13, 2024
• 6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts

  6.8 magnitude earthquake shakeseastern Cuba on Sunday, after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.

  World

  Nov 10, 2024
• Bird on a wire: New Brunswick Power blames ospreys for outages on sunny days

  At a rate-increase hearing last month, a utility official pointed a finger at unexpected culprits for these "blue sky" outages: soaring raptors and bushy-tailed squirrels.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2024
• Could the heat wave cause power outages? How Canadians can prepare

  As an intense heat wave is expected in central Canada this week, experts are warning about increasing pressures on the country’s electricity systems.

  Weather

  Jun 17, 2024
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• Hundreds of thousands without power as spring storm hits Quebec, Ontario

  Hydro-Québec reported upwards of 280,000 customers were without power as of 9 a.m., with affected areas ranging from near Gatineau to Montreal's eastern suburbs.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2024
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• Thousands of N.S. residents lose power as heavy winds, rain batter province

  Roughly 21,000 homes were without electricity Sunday morning due heavy winds and rain, according to Nova Scotia Power. Some areas may be without power until late in the evening. 

  Weather

  Mar 24, 2024