7 h. ago Power outages, snow squalls, powerful gusts reported in parts of Atlantic Canada

As strong winds and frigid temperatures enveloped much of Atlantic Canada overnight, pockets of power outages were reported across the region.

Culture

15 h. ago Chaos erupts at Indian airports as country’s largest airline cancels flights

NEW DELHI (AP) — Chaos gripped major Indian airports Friday as passengers of the country’s biggest airline, IndiGo, scrambled to cope up with widespread flight disruptions and cancellations triggered by newly enforced rules limiting working hours for crew and pilots. Scenes of frustration played out as passengers slept on airport floors, queued for hours at […]

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55 h. ago Massive power outage hits Havana and Cuba’s western region after transmission line fails

HAVANA — A blackout hit Havana and the rest of the western half of Cuba on Wednesday, leaving millions of people without power on an island struggling with chronic outages blamed on a crumbling electric grid. Lazaro Guerra, general director of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, said the massive outage was caused by a […]

Society

3 d. ago Puerto Rico holds hearings on proposed power bill increases as customers fume and outages persist

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico is holding key hearings on fee increase requests from private power companies that, if approved, could see the U.S. territory’s average residential bill rise by at least 40% on an island with a high poverty rate and soaring cost of living. Residents are balking as private power […]

Economics

6 d. ago Russia Hammers Kyiv With Missiles as Ukraine Hits Oil Facilities

Russian forces strafed Ukraine’s capital with a major missile barrage overnight, killing at least three people and causing widespread power outages, as the US ramps up pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to agree to concessions in the almost four-year-old war.

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6 d. ago Kyiv Hammered by Russian Airstrikes as Peace Team Heads to US

Russia unleashed an air barrage on Ukraine’s capital overnight, killing at least three people and causing widespread power outages, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s negotiating team heads to the US for talks aimed at bringing an end to the war.

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8 d. ago Drone attack on a northern Iraq gas field triggers widespread power outages

ERBIL, Iraq (AP) — A drone attack forced a complete shutdown of gas supplies at a natural gas field in northern Iraq, triggering widespread electricity outages across northern regions and prompting urgent condemnation from Iraqi, Kurdish, and U.S. officials. The strike late on Wednesday, the second in a week, caused a fire at one of […]

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8 d. ago ‘Emergencies don’t wait’: Toronto Hydro urges preparedness for winter power outages

Nearly half of Toronto households still lack a full emergency kit, and Toronto Hydro is urging families to prepare with simple steps for people and pets ahead of winter outages.

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1 week ago Russia Bombards Kyiv Hours After Trump Voices Hope for Ukraine Deal

Russia launched a combined missile and drone attack on Ukraine, concentrated heavily on the capital Kyiv, just hours after President Donald Trump struck a positive tone on prospects for a ceasefire deal.

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2 w. ago West Island power outage survival guide: Here's how to prepare

64,000 customers will be without electricity Friday overnight as Hydro-Québec works on equipment at the Des Sources substation in Dollard-des-Ormeaux.

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2 w. ago South Sudan resumes oil exports after drone attack in neighboring Sudan

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan has resumed transporting and exporting crude oil after drone attacks on two key oil installations in neighboring Sudan forced an emergency shutdown of cross-border operations, a senior official said Wednesday. Petroleum Ministry Undersecretary Deng Lual Wol told reporters in Juba that “operations across all oil fields in South […]

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2 w. ago Russia Strike on Ukraine Kills Nine After Apartment Building Hit

Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, triggering emergency power cuts in parts of the country, as Moscow continues to target energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

Society

2 w. ago What the Puck: Canadiens fans aren't ready to push panic button

Habs faithful remain optimistic despite four-game losing streak, power-play outage and a raft of key injuries.

Sport

3 w. ago Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv leaves many dead, injured

Russia used at least 430 drones and 18 missiles in the attack that left gaping holes in some city buildings, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

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3 w. ago Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 5 people, injures at least 34

Friday’s aerial assault was mostly aimed at Ukraine's capital, which left gaping holes in some city buildings

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3 w. ago Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people, injures at least 35

Friday’s aerial assault was mostly aimed at Ukraine's capital, which left gaping holes in some city buildings

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3 w. ago Local group using AI slop in bid to get Toronto scared about convenience stores

Neighbourhood retail on Toronto side streets has emerged as a hot-button issue putting locals at odds, and controversy surrounding one community organization's AI-generated fear campaign is just the latest flare-up in this heated debate.Controversy swirled in 2024 around a local grocery store that had faced licensing issues, triggering widespread discussion on rules surrounding retail in established residential areas.City Council's November vote on a proposed Neighbourhood Retail plan has been welcomed by many in the city, but one local community group has stood out in vocal opposition to changes that would increase options for businesses like convenience stores to operate on side streets.However, the group's methods have landed them in the crosshairs of online commenters, and the backlash was swift and immediate.The community group known as IntegrityTO — which has previously lobbied campaigns against renaming locations after controversial historical figures and ca...

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3 w. ago Russian strikes hit apartment block and energy sites in Ukraine, killing 3

Attack in Dnipro part of large Russian missile and drone barrage across country

Society

4 w. ago Ukraine Claims Drone Attack at Lukoil Oil Refinery in Russia

Ukraine said it made a successful drone strike at Lukoil PJSC’s Volgograd refinery in Russia, adding to the pressure on the country’s oil industry.

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last month Power outages, closures plague Westside Road as burned trees fall on power lines

'The weekend of October 24th to 27th, the Wilson’s Landing and north area had power outages anywhere from 23 to 35 hours — all within a 54-hour period,' said resident Blanche Beda.

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