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BC Hydro restored electricity to thousands of homes in the Peachland, West Kelowna and Summerland areas that went dark in the middle of the night. Power was knocked out early Tuesday morning in two areas by “objects on (hydro) wires,” according to the power company. One outage got underway shortly …
Read More »Ontario crews out in ‘full force’ after thousands lose power following storms
Hydro One says its crews are out in “full force” after thunderstorms and the threat of tornadoes led to thousands waking up without power Friday morning. On Thursday, several tornado warnings were issued in Ontario due to severe thunderstorms. The aftermath has led to power outages throughout Ontario. While communities …
Read More »Toronto police say trespassing law doesn’t give power to clear U of T encampment – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 31, 2024 11:12 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size In an update to the Toronto Police Service Board this morning, deputy chief Rob Johnson said “given the manner in which events have unfolded to date,” the law …
Read More »Large wind power project in Cardston County cancelled: ‘Pretty big blow’
Cardston County in southern Alberta has long depended on agriculture and tourism for revenue but wind energy is an emerging economic factor. So, news that TransAlta is now cancelling a large wind power project planned for the area is a financial setback to the county. “The project would’ve contributed millions …
Read More »Turner’s twin blasts power Jays past Royals 6-5
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays rested all-star shortstop Bo Bichette and key relievers Yimi Garcia and Jordan Romano weren’t available, so it fell to Justin Turner to step up. The 39-year-old designated hitter had a two-run homer in the first inning and added a solo shot in the third …
Read More »Canucks’ power play thwarts Leafs comeback bid
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes summed up his team’s 6-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday in simple fashion. “We found a way to win,” the captain said after Vancouver twice gave away leads to Toronto but still emerged on top. “Our power play found a way.” Third-period …
Read More »N.S. woman decries power rate increase amid cost-of-living crisis: ‘When does it end?’
As Nova Scotians already struggle with the rising cost of living, people across the province now have to deal with yet another hit to their wallets: a rate increase from Nova Scotia Power. The power rate for residential customers went up by an average of 6.5 per cent as of …
Read More »Saskatoon Light and Power offers rebate in light of SaskPower carbon charge changes – Saskatoon
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Saskatoon Light and Power is offering a one-time rebate in response to the Saskatchewan government announcing that SaskPower would stop collecting the carbon charge on electric home heating. SL&P said its rates are usually set to match SaskPower, so the company will …
Read More »Power still out for thousands as stormy weather persists in parts of Atlantic Canada
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 22, 2023 10:17 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size About 14,000 customers remain without power in parts of western and southwestern New Brunswick as crews race to restore electricity before Christmas. High winds that blasted through the province on …
Read More »Late power play goal lifts Sharks past Winnipeg Jets 2-1 – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets could not capitalize on a chance for a second five-game win streak in a month, falling to the San Jose Sharks 2-1 Tuesday night in California. Returning home off a six-game road trip, the Sharks dominated the Jets in the early minutes of the game, outshooting Winnipeg …
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