15 h. ago Hundreds of thousands in Ontario still without power as ice storm cleanup continues

Hundreds of thousands of people across Ontario were still without power Monday after freezing rain coated swaths of the province with thick layers of ice, with outages expected to last in some areas as storm cleanup continues. An outage map from provincial utility Hydro One showed more than 397,000 homes and businesses remained without power […]

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23 h. ago More than 390K still without power in Ontario after weekend ice storm

Hundreds of thousands of people in Ontario are still without power on the third day of a spring storm after freezing rain-coated swaths of the province with thick layers of ice.

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33 h. ago Important Advisory: Barrie ice storm power restoration update

BARRIE, Ontario, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities advises that due to severe damage to trees and electricity infrastructure, power restoration in the downtown core of Barrie will not be completed by Monday morning. Alectra crews will be working overnight and through the morning to restore power, however businesses and residents in the […]

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41 h. ago Hundreds of thousands in Ontario remain powerless following eastbound ice storm

Overnight freezing rain warnings in place for Quebec, New Brunswick and P.E.I.

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42 h. ago Alectra continues power restoration in wake of weekend’s devastating freezing rain and ice storm

BARRIE, Ontario, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities’ powerline crews worked throughout the night to restore service to homes and businesses who experienced power disruptions due to the freezing rain and icy conditions, which began on Friday night and have extended into Sunday. Most damage to Alectra’s grid occurred in Barrie and Penetanguishene […]

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44 h. ago Hundreds of thousands still without power as ice storm hits parts of Ontario

Hundreds of thousands are still without power in Ontario this morning after an ice storm pummelled parts of the province. A map from Hydro One, the provincial utility, showed more than 200,000 customers are still in the dark after outages concentrated in cottage country, from Tobermory and Gravenhurst to Peterborough and the Kawartha Lakes began […]

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44 h. ago Hundreds of thousands still without power as ice storm moves east

More than 200,000 Ontarians are without power as this weekend's ice storm moves east, threatening parts of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

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67 h. ago About 80,000 without power as ice storm hits parts of Ontario

Tens of thousands of residents in Ontario are without power as an ice storm pummels parts of the province and threatens even more.

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69 h. ago About 35,000 without power as ice storm hits parts of Ontario

The provincial utility says the outages are concentrated in cottage country

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69 h. ago Tens of thousands without power as ice storm hits parts of Ontario

The provincial utility says the outages are concentrated in cottage country

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5 d. ago 'Potent' ice storm forecast for eastern Ontario this weekend

Environment Canada is warning of a “potent” ice storm hitting eastern Ontario and the Outaouais this weekend. The agency issued a special weather statement on the afternoon of March 26 for the entire region, noting the increasing likelihood of a “widespread, prolonged freezing rain event,” though the exact location had not yet been determined. “The […]

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5 d. ago Havoc on Hwy. 401, 402, 403 amid icy conditions, 'sudden death' probe

Lanes in both directions of Highway 402 were closed Wednesday morning as Ontario Provincial Police officers carried out a “sudden death investigation,” officials said. The highway was closed between Nauvoo and Forest roads, according to Lambton OPP. It’s part of a morning of havoc on 400-series highways across the storm-hit London region. “It has caused […]

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1 week ago ICE detainees at large after escaping Colorado facility during power outage

The power went out at the Aurora facility and the back doors of the detention centre opened up to a soccer field, giving the men a chance to flee.

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1 week ago Here's when cherry blossoms in Toronto's High Park could bloom in 2025

After a dazzling weather day on March 19, with temperatures above 20 C and sunshine to boot, there's no doubt that springtime is in the air. Thursday officially marks the first day of spring, which, in Toronto, can only mean one thing: the High Park cherry blossom bloom is on its way.An annual spectacle that draws tens of thousands of visitors to the park every year, the cherry blossom bloom, though breathtaking, can be equally difficult to anticipate.Over the past decade, peak bloom dates have varied by as much as a month, ranging from mid-April to mid-May, dependent on factors like temperatures, precipitation and frost — and with spring in Toronto frequently taking the pendulum approach, it can be hard to predict when the big bloom will arrive.Luckily, you don't have to make a trip to High Park every day to keep track of how the trees are looking (unless you want to) — someone's doing it for you!Sakura Steve of Sakura in High Park is officially back for the 2...

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2 w. ago Lorne Gunter: You couldn't trust Trudeau's green economy claims; Carney is the same, only sneakier

Here’s a good test for new Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is to be sworn in on Friday: Will he back off the Trudeau government’s emissions cap on the oil and gas industry? On Wednesday, the Parliamentary Budget Office released a report showing the cap will cost tens of thousands of jobs and billions in […]

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3 w. ago Homeland Security ends TSA collective bargaining agreement, in effort to dismantle union protections

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security said Friday that it is ending the collective bargaining agreement with the tens of thousands of frontline employees at the Transportation Security Administration, marking a major effort to dismantle union protections under the Trump administration. The TSA union called it on “unprovoked attack” and vowed to fight it. […]

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3 w. ago Winnipeg Folk Festival announces lineup for milestone 50th anniversary

Tens of thousands of music fans flock to Birds Hill Park each summer for the Winnipeg Folk Festival, but this year's a special one for the local event — its 50th anniversary.

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3 w. ago Canada has 70,000 summer jobs up for grabs for people under 30

Get your resume ready — Canada has tens of thousands of jobs up for grabs this summer for young Canadians under a government initiative.Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) aims to help youth, particularly those "who face barriers to employment," gain experience and develop skills to help them in future.On Wednesday, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien announced that 70,000 CSJ opportunities will be available this summer for young people ages 15 to 30."A summer job is more than just a paycheque — it's a chance for young people to gain experience, develop new skills, and explore career paths that interest them," she said. "Through Canada Summer Jobs, there are thousands of opportunities for youth to grow, contribute to their communities and build a strong foundation for their future."Young job seekers can search for new opportunities starting April 21, 2025, on the government's Job Bank site and mobile app.Jobs will be available in recreation, the food industry...

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3 w. ago Severe storm to hit Toronto area with flood risks, harsh winds expected

Toronto and the GTA brace for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and flooding risks this week, with temperatures dropping Thursday into colder, snow-filled conditions.

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