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For the second time this week, the Alberta Electric System Operator issued a grid alert for the province on Friday, and the provincial capital briefly faced rotating power outages. “The AESO has declared a grid alert as of 6:49 a.m. due to tight supply,” the non-profit organization posted on X, …
Read More »Heavy rain in Ottawa causes flooding, power outages and road closures
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Heavy rain in Ottawa caused the flooding of roads and properties across the city on Thursday. As skies began to clear late in the afternoon, the City of Ottawa said no injuries had been reported. “While water levels are receding, conditions remain …
Read More »More than 20,000 Quebec households still without power following severe storm – Montreal
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 15, 2023 12:14 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Power outages persist in the Montreal area nearly 48 hours after severe thunderstorms ripped through southern Quebec, downing trees, snapping poles and breaking wires. Hydro-Québec reports over 20,000 customers are still …
Read More »Food spoilage, frustration as Jasper, Alta., residents grapple with continued power outages
Joanna Vlahos has worked in Jasper National Park’s L&W restaurant since she was young, her daily routine of cleaning and preparing going nearly uninterrupted for decades. But with the power going in and out for nearly a week, Vlahos has struggled to keep food prepared for the Jasper, Alta., restaurant. “You …
Read More »AT&T, Verizon, Others to Pay $6 Million to Settle Probes Over Failed 911 Calls During 2020 Network Outages
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said Friday that four telecom providers will pay a total of $6 million (roughly Rs. 45,60,81,000) to settle investigations into compliance with the agency’s 911 reliability rules during 2020 network outages. AT&T, CenturyLink, now Lumen Technologies, Intrado, and Verizon Communications will implement compliance plans to …
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