Power Surge

• ‘The toaster was on fire’: Halifax residents push Nova Scotia Power for answers to concerns

  Last October, about a dozen homeowners in a Clayton Park neighbourhood experienced a power surge that caused significant damage to many appliances in their homes.

  Investigations

  Feb 7, 2020
  
• Halifax residents unify voices over Nova Scotia Power concerns

  The collective of 11 neighbours reference one particular power surge as being especially intense, resulting in significant damage to homes and skyrocketing safety concerns.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2020
  
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• B.C. records record power usage amid blast of Arctic weather

  A blast of icy weather across British Columbia has caused a record surge in electricity use, according to BC Hydro.

  Jan 14, 2020
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• Power surge to blame for Coldstream, B.C., grass fire: officials

  “The houses are built on a hill, so it started behind a house along a hydro line and was burning uphill towards other homes."

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2019
• 3,800 Georgetown homes impacted by power surge as 2 homes catch on fire

  Art Skidmore, president and CEO of Halton Hills Hydro, told Global News there was an over-current in its distribution system at around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday and it caused a power surge in the affected area.

  Canada

  May 16, 2019
• Rare power surge leaves East St. Paul residents with burned, smoking appliances

  Residents in East St. Paul say they are left with burned and shorted appliances after a bizarre power surge - despite using surge protectors.

  Consumer

  Feb 5, 2019
• Antigonish County residents upset Nova Scotia Power won’t take responsibility for power surge damage

  Nova Scotia Power sent investigators to the area to look into half a dozen damage complaints, however, it concluded it was not responsible for the damage and will not be compensating homeowners.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2018
• Delta car crash responsible for brief power surge Sunday night

  Well a car crash in Delta appears to be to blame.

  Traffic

  Jan 8, 2018
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• Power surge sparks anger after BC Hydro admits fault

  Richmond residents living at an apartment complex say BC Hydro needs to offer fair compensation after a massive power surge destroyed thousands of dollars worth of personal property.

  Consumer

  Aug 15, 2016
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• 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