Tag Archives: Weather
Frustration mounts for Quebecers still without power five days after ice storm
MONTREAL - Frustration was mounting on Monday for Quebecers still without power five days after a major ice storm, as the province's hydro utility worked to reconnect the remaining homes and businesse...
Apr 10, 2023
Hydro-Québec says some ice storm power outages will not be fixed before Tuesday
MONTREAL - Another 50,000 Hydro-Qubec customers should see their power restored by the end of day on Sunday, the utility said while warning some of its remaining repairs to lines damaged by last week'...
Apr 09, 2023
DriveBC issues advisory for 150 km stretch of highway between Golden and Revelstoke
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's transportation ministry says an "intense spring storm" is poised to hit a 150 km stretch of Highway in the southeastern part of the province. DriveBC issued a travel adv...
Apr 08, 2023
Over 100,000 customers still without power in Quebec after ice storm
MONTREAL - The blackout caused by this week's deadly ice storm saw Quebecers restocking their fridges and eyeing alternative accommodations on Saturday as it stretched into a third full day for thousa...
Apr 08, 2023
Man dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during power outage, Quebec police say
MONTREAL - A 75-year-old man died Friday after running his generator in his garage during a blackout, the third death attributed to a vicious storm that coated parts of southern Quebec and eastern Ont...
Apr 07, 2023
Quebec ice storm: More than one million customers without power, man crushed by tree
MONTREAL - Hydro crews in Quebec worked on Thursday to restore power ahead of the Easter long weekend after a fierce ice storm left more than one million customers in the dark and led to the death of ...
Apr 06, 2023
More than one million customers without power as heavy storms hit Quebec, Ontario
More than one million customers in Quebec and Ontario were without power Wednesday after a messy mix of freezing rain and thunderstorms pummeled parts of both provinces. Quebec's power utility said sh...
Apr 05, 2023
Thin ice, flooded basements among risks with rapid meltdown approaching
Our prolonged end to winter looks to be turning very suddenly, and while the warm weather will be welcome, the ensuing meltdown could pose some problems for homeowners. A rapid meltdown could lead to ...
Apr 05, 2023
City of P.A. preparing for large snow runoff as temperatures drastically warm-up
The city of Prince Albert is getting prepared for what could be a flood of melted snow.According to Environment Canada, the temperature is forecasted to be as high as 14 degrees during the Easter long...
Apr 04, 2023
Relief from lousy March weather on horizon
March hasn't brought the warmer weather it usually promises, and for those residents fed up with winter, it's been a disappointing month. Good news may be just around the corner, however. After weeks ...
Mar 31, 2023