Massive Power Outages Hit Southern Canada, Leaving Thousands in the Dark

Power Outages Leave Thousands in the Dark in Cowichan Valley By | October 25, 2023 High winds and heavy rains have battered the Cowichan Valley region on Vancouver Island, causing widespread power outages and leaving over 8000 customers without electricity. BC Hydro, the primary electricity provider in the region, has reported downed power lines and […]

Power Outage Chaos: Central Maine Power and Versant left in the dark

Central Maine Power and Versant Report Outages in Maine Preparing for Hurricane Lee Central Maine Power (CMP) and Versant, both utility companies in Maine, are reporting outages in the state as Hurricane Lee impacts the area. As Mainers brace for the potential impacts of the storm, CMP is taking proactive measures to prepare for power […]

The Dark Reality: Over a Million Quebec Customers Without Power

Power Outage Leaves Over One Million Customers Without Electricity in Quebec Background On Saturday morning, over one million customers in Quebec were left without electricity, plunging many households into darkness. The power outage affected customers on Hydro-Quebec‘s network, with Montreal being the hardest hit, followed by the Laurentides, Laval, Montérégie, and the Capitale-Nationale regions. While […]

Hydro-Québec’s Impending Power Shortage: A Dire Threat to the Climate Transition

Canadians Challenge CRA over CERB Payments Background The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) was implemented by the Canadian government in March 2020 as a way to support Canadians who were financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The benefit provided $2,000 per month to eligible individuals who lost their source of income due to the economic […]

Montreal’s Energy Crisis: Massive Power Outage Plunges 200,000 Hydro-Quebec Clients into Darkness

Power Outage Affects Nearly 200,000 Hydro-Quebec Clients in Montreal Introduction A widespread power outage has hit the western side of Montreal, leaving nearly 200,000 Hydro-Quebec clients without electricity. The outages, caused by an incident on a transmission line, are affecting large swaths of the city, with the West Island being the hardest hit. This comes […]