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Mississauga: Power outage affecting over 4,000 homes and businesses
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Mississauga: Power outage affecting over 4,000 homes and businesses

According to Alectra Utilities, 4,188 customers between Creditview and Kennedy Road and between Highway 403 and the Britannia area are affected by the service outage. Crews have been dispatched to make repairs, and as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, Alectra said 1,855 customers were still affected by the outage and crews were continuing to fix the problem.



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Power outage for part of the Saanich Peninsula
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Power outage for part of the Saanich Peninsula

About 2,000 homes on the Saanich Peninsula were without power Sunday afternoon, and B.C. Hydro says crews were dispatched to repair power outages affecting parts of north and central Saanich, including Brentwood Bay and Saanichton.
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Thunder Bay affected by power outage
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Thunder Bay affected by power outage

According to Synergy North, we are currently experiencing several power outages in the city. Our website and call center are also affected by the network outage. You can rest assured that our equipment is operating as safely and efficiently as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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 Over 18,000 customers affected by power outage under investigation in the Timmins area
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Over 18,000 customers affected by power outage under investigation in the Timmins area

According to Hydro One, power has been restored to some people. There are still 733 customers affected by the power outage. According to a release from Hydro One, weather and road conditions are hampering restoration efforts. The estimated time of restoration is 2:15 p.m.
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Kelowna: Power outage caused by helium balloon
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Kelowna: Power outage caused by helium balloon

Repairs to a major power outage in Kelowna have been completed and power has been restored, according to a FortisBC spokesperson. The cause of the power outage, which lasted about two hours, is believed to have been caused by helium balloons, which Scott Neufeld, FortisBC's corporate communications consultant, said, "The balloons got into the power lines and malfunctioned, causing the outage." "The balloons cause a short circuit in the electrical system." More than 2,700 customers of FortisBC in Kelowna lost power.

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Mississauga: Over 800 homes and businesses affected by power outage
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Mississauga: Over 800 homes and businesses affected by power outage

There is a major power outage in Mississauga this evening, with Alectra reporting that 837 homes and businesses are affected in the area of Glen Erin Dr and Battleford Rd. Emergency crews are on the scene.
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Vancouver Island: Power outages expected in northern communities
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Vancouver Island: Power outages expected in northern communities

Thousands of North Vancouver Island residents will be without power for eight hours starting Monday night, according to BC Hydro's website. The outage is expected to affect 7,410 customers in North Island communities including Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Alice, Woss, Holberg, Alert Bay and Telegraph Cove, according to BC Hydro's website. Power outages affecting 7,410 customers are expected in North Island communities including Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Alice, Woss, Holberg, Alert Bay and Telegraph Cove, according to BC Hydro's website. The outages are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on Monday, October 4 and last until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, October 5.
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Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal affected by power outage in North Saanich
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Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal affected by power outage in North Saanich

A power outage affecting more than 1,700 BC Hydro customers on the Saanich Peninsula has delayed the unloading of ferries at the Swartz Bay terminal. BC Hydro says the outage is affecting homes and businesses east of Saanich Road, south of Swartz Bay and north of Forest Park Drive. BC Ferries reported on Twitter just before noon that the Coastal Celebration crossing between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay at 10 a.m. would be delayed due to the power outage and the inability to use the ramps. BC Ferries confirmed that power had been restored to the terminal at 1:00 p.m. This delay will delay the Coastal Celebrations program by 60 minutes.

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 1,400 customers affected by a power outage in the Northeast
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1,400 customers affected by a power outage in the Northeast

Residents in the areas of Melfort, Star City, Silver Park, Pleasantdale, Green Lake and Naicam were without power for about six hours on Monday, SaskPower said in a 4:24 p.m. tweet yesterday. SaskPower said in a tweet at 4:24 p.m. yesterday that power was out over a wide area in the northeast. SaskPower said in a tweet at 4:24 p.m. yesterday that power was out in large parts of the northeast. At 6:59 p.m., the company said power would be restored by midnight in the affected areas.
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Ucluelet, Tofino affected by a major power outage affecting thousands of people, which subsequently restored state
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Ucluelet, Tofino affected by a major power outage affecting thousands of people, which subsequently restored state

Thousands of BC Hydro customers on the west coast of Vancouver Island were temporarily without power Monday morning. According to the utility company, a downed power line left more than 4,000 people in Tofino and Ucluelet in the dark. The outage was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m., and BC Hydro dispatched personnel to the area.
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600 homes and businesses affected by power outage in Mississauga
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600 homes and businesses affected by power outage in Mississauga

The power outage affected 627 homes and businesses according to Alectra. The areas affected are the Eastgate Pkwy and Dixie Rd. area with an approximate date of when the power will be restored currently unknown. A team is being dispatched to resolve the problem.
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Grey Bruce: Major power outage closes some schools
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Grey Bruce: Major power outage closes some schools

According to Hydro One, most areas of the Bruce Peninsula are experiencing power outages. Hydro One said its staff is working on site. According to the Grey Bruce Student Transportation Consortium, several schools are closed today due to the outages. At 7:35 a.m., it was announced that elementary and middle schools in the Bruce Peninsula District, Peninsula Coast District and St. John's were closed.

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Over 1,800 homes and businesses affected by power outage in Hamilton
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Over 1,800 homes and businesses affected by power outage in Hamilton

Alectra reports that approximately 1,825 homes and businesses are affected in the area from Hunter Street W to Robinson Street and from Pearl Street S to James Street S. The cause of the outage is under investigation. A crew has been dispatched to help resolve the problem.
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Eastern Hamilton Mountain affected by power outage, 3000 homes and businesses without power
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Eastern Hamilton Mountain affected by power outage, 3000 homes and businesses without power

Thousands of homes and businesses on the east side of Hamilton are without power on Wednesday morning, Sept. 15, with Alectra Utilities reporting that 2.964 customers in the area from Upper Gage to Mount Albion Boulevard and from Mohawk Road to Limeridge Road are without power, According to Alectra Utilities, 2,964 customers are affected by the limited outage. According to the utility, the outages are due to "problems with the underground power distribution system" and personnel are being dispatched to fix the problem.

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Mississauga: 1150 homes and businesses affected by power outage
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Mississauga: 1150 homes and businesses affected by power outage

More than 1,000 homes and businesses in Mississauga are expected to be without power on Monday night, September 13, with Alectra Utilities reporting outages in the Collegeway, Sheridan Park Drive, Winston Churchill Boulevard and Mississauga Road. The official customer count is 1,153.
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Power outages and extensive damage caused by Hurricane Larry in NL
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Power outages and extensive damage caused by Hurricane Larry in NL

Hurricane Larry's high winds, heavy rains and storm surge caused extensive property damage and power outages in the eastern Ousimaa region. Larry made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 120 km/h, reaching 180 km/h in some areas. The wind gusts were so strong that trees and power lines were downed and buildings were damaged in many areas. "Hurricane Larry caused significant damage to trees and property in the city," St. John's Mayor Danny Breen said at a news conference Saturday, adding that "it could have been much worse." Up to 60,000 people lost power during the storm, but about 5,500 people were still without power Sunday, according to the Newfoundland Energy Authority.
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Shuswap: power outage caused by collision, several regions affected
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Shuswap: power outage caused by collision, several regions affected

Power Outage Blinds Over 2,400 BC Hydro Customers Caused by Crash in Shuswap More than 2,400 BC Hydro customers in the Shuswap area are in the dark. The outage occurred shortly after 1 p.m. on Wednesday and the cause is currently under investigation. BC Hydro crews have been dispatched to the scene, but have not yet arrived. It is not known when the power will be restored.

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Over 600 homes and businesses affected by power outage in Hamilton
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Over 600 homes and businesses affected by power outage in Hamilton

Approximately 611 homes and businesses are without power in the area between East 27th Street and East 42nd Street and between E. Queensdale Avenue and Mountain Park Avenue. Alectra says the outage is due to an air distribution problem. Alectra says the outage was caused by an air distribution problem and officials are working to resolve the issue.

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Brampton: 3,000 homes and businesses affected by power outage
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Brampton: 3,000 homes and businesses affected by power outage

According to an Alectra notification at 11:36 a.m., approximately 3,000 homes and businesses are affected in the area from Heritage Road to Highway 410 and from Steele's Avenue W to Williams Pkwy. The origin of the power outage is still undetermined. There is currently no restoration schedule.
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Fort St. John and Taylor affected by power outages
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Fort St. John and Taylor affected by power outages

Multiple power outages are occurring in the Fort St. John, British Columbia area. According to BC Hydro's outage map, four outages are affecting more than 1,300 people. The cause of each outage is under investigation, but may be due to high winds in the area. According to Environment Canada, at noon, the wind speed at YSF was 76 km/h.

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Power Outage in Ancaster Affects Over 300 Customers
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Power Outage in Ancaster Affects Over 300 Customers

In Ancaster Township, west of Hamilton, the outage is expected to last into the evening. according to Alectra Utilities, the outage affects 302 homes and businesses between Wilson Street East and Golf Links Road, Highway 403. The outage affected 302 homes and businesses between Wilson Street East and Golf Links Road, Highway 403.
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Power outage on the Great Northern Highway caused by an animal
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Power outage on the Great Northern Highway caused by an animal

More than 1,000 PUC Services customers along the Great Northern Highway were without power following an animal encounter. According to a release, the outage began at 8:47 p.m. and lasted until 9:46 p.m., affecting 1,225 customers. The outage occurred along the Great Northern Road from Northern Avenue to the Third Line.
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Sudbury, Manitoulin Island and Elliot Lake affected by power outage
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Sudbury, Manitoulin Island and Elliot Lake affected by power outage

SUDBURY - Hydro One says thousands of customers in the Sudbury, Manitoulin Island and Elliot Lake areas experienced numerous power outages Sunday night. According to its website, there were 15 outages in the Sudbury area, affecting just over 5,000 customers. It is currently expected to be restored around 9:45 p.m. On Manitoulin Island, meanwhile, more than 15,000 customers are affected. According to the website, there are currently nine power outages. Electricity is expected to be restored by 10 p.m. There are also seven outages in Elliot Lake, affecting 296 customers. Hydro One said it expects power to be fully restored by 9:30 p.m. The outage was caused by torrential rains and strong wind gusts in the northeast region Sunday night. According to Hydro One, "the outage management tool will be updated every 10 minutes as information is received from the field.
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Thunderstorms and strong winds uproot trees and cause power outages in Greater Toronto Area
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Thunderstorms and strong winds uproot trees and cause power outages in Greater Toronto Area

Severe thunderstorms swept through the western GTA and Hamilton Thursday night, triggering widespread weather warnings and advisories. A cold front brought high temperatures and moisture, causing puddles and heavy rainfall that led to flooding in some areas. According to Environment Canada, about 60 millimetres of rain fell in less than an hour. Strong wind gusts also hit Etobicoke, causing several trees to fall and power outages. According to Toronto Hydro, many homes and businesses were left in the dark at the height of the storm and the company is working to restore power. In particular, residents on Evans Road, Lakeshore, Brown's Line and Etobicoke Creek will be without power at least until Friday morning. Our employees are working as quickly and safely as possible to provide power to our remaining customers," the company wrote on Twitter. - It wrote on Twitter.

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Power outage: Over 2,000 homes and businesses without power in Mississauga
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Power outage: Over 2,000 homes and businesses without power in Mississauga

A power outage in Mississauga affected more than 2,200 homes and businesses, Alectra Utilities reports.