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PHOTOS: Severe storm blasts through Peterborough area leaving wake of destruction in its path (ThePeterboroughExaminer.com)

Report downed wires to police or by calling Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235. For more outage information, download Hydro One's free outage app or visit hydroone.com/outages. To report a downed tree on streets ...

Report downed wires to police or by calling Hydro One at 1-800-434-1235. The severe weather hit during Hiawatha’s Annual Pow Wow Saturday afternoon, sending hundreds of participants and vendors alike fleeing for cover. Staying off the roads also allows our Public Works crews to make progress clearing streets,” Mayor Diane Therrien said.

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Several power outages reported across Peterborough region (PTBO Today)

There are several power outages in the area thanks to a large stormsystem sweeping through Ontario. Because of...

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'This is unbelievable': Intense thunderstorm rolls through Toronto ... (Toronto Star)

A severe thunderstorm with “almost hurricane force winds,” according to one meteorologist, materialized out of nowhere Saturday afternoon, downing hydro ...

It looks like the main severe risk for today for the Golden Horseshoe and GTA is pretty much done.” “Meteorologists are tracking a very dangerous thunderstorm capable of producing destructive wind gusts and up to toonie-sized hail,” the alert said. It was the first time this had ever been done for a storm in the province, he said. Police had to evacuate stranded passengers through the tunnels. “It’s absolutely amazing.” “I cannot describe how strong these winds are,” he said.

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2 people dead as dangerous thunderstorms roll through Ontario ... (CBC.ca)

Several cities and towns were under a thunderstorm warning on Saturday as areas such as Kitchener, Ont., saw heavy rain and high winds.

We’re responding to outages caused by severe thunderstorms moving across southwestern Ontario as quickly and safely as possible. Report it to the police and on our app," Toronto Hydro said in a tweet. - Toronto - Toronto @BrantCommunity @grandriverca #BrantOPP ^es pic.twitter.com/OkpAkRW4se— @OPP_WR Emergency crews found three injured people, who were all transported to hospital.

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At least two people dead, more than 300000 without power after ... (CityNews Ottawa)

The first long weekend of the summer season began in tragic fashion in Ontario on Saturday after a powerful storm killed at least two people in its swift ...

We're probably dealing with a multi-day event," he said. "My thoughts go out to both of their families & friends and I offer condolences on behalf of all Ontarians." To trigger a broadcast-intrusive alert for thunderstorms, there needs to be measured winds of at least 130 kilometres an hour, or hail of at least seven centimetres in diameter, which is about the size of a tennis ball, said Liota. Environment Canada meteorologist Daniel Liota said the winds of 132 km/h measured at the Kitchener, Ont. airport were enough of a risk to property and life to trigger the alert warning. According to Alert Ready, which runs the warning system for Canadian governments, a severe thunderstorm warning has not gone out on the system in the four years of data listed. "I am very sad to learn about the tragic deaths of two people in Ontario as a result of the severe weather today," Ford said in an evening tweet.

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One dead after major storm rips through Ottawa (CTV Edmonton)

One person is dead and at least two others are critically injured after a powerful thunderstorm ripped through Ottawa Saturday afternoon.

English is not a colonial language we wish to adopt. Due to outages, the O-Train Line 1 LRT is offline. The storm ripped trees out by the roots as it blew across the city. Health officials in Toronto say they are investigating the first suspected case of monkeypox in the city. Indigenous languages are the languages we wish to speak, transmit, revitalize, nurture, and strengthen. “We haven’t had a hit like this since the tornadoes,” he said. Health officials in Toronto say they are investigating the first suspected case of monkeypox in the city. This is a challenging event.” Health officials in Toronto say they are investigating the first suspected case of monkeypox in the city. Hydro O “Many residents are experiencing power outages. “We know the storm has touched every corner of our city,” he said.

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Thunderstorms kill 4 in southern Ont., knock out power in parts of Que. (CTV News)

As the May long weekend kicked off, a massive thunderstorm in southern Ontario and Quebec brought strong wind gusts that knocked down trees, took out power ...

Mercedes-Benz confirmed on Thursday that it recently sold the world's most expensive car. The federal government is banning China's Huawei Technologies from involvement in Canada's 5G wireless network. On the heels of news that Canada is banning Huawei Technologies and ZTE from participating in the country’s 5G wireless networks, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the decision wasn't easy to make. Now a private investigator turned podcaster is finding new clues for her family. She vanished without a trace. XP Mi-Loup has since shut down in Quebec. CTV's W5 spoke with some of the workers about what they went through. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors," the agency said. "Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Environment Canada said southern Ontario and Quebec are forecasted for heavy rainfall with high humidity levels over the weekend. Both Hydro Quebec and Hydro Ottawa reported outages affecting more than 100,000 customers. Shortly after storms hit, police services across the Greater Toronto Area reported multiple power outages, downed trees and traffic concerns.

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Severe thunderstorms cause significant damage to Hydro One's ... (Canada NewsWire)

The initial damage being reported is significant and includes hundreds of broken poles, several downed transmission towers, fallen trees and broken limbs along ...

We are designated as a Sustainable Electricity Company by the Canadian Electricity Association. At this time the company anticipates it will take several days to restore power to all customers due to the extent of the damage. Our team of approximately 9,300 skilled and dedicated employees proudly build and maintain a safe and reliable electricity system which is essential to supporting strong and successful communities. Customers can report their outage by texting 92887 (WATTS), online, through the company's outage map and app, or by calling 1-800-434-1235. "The storm has caused extensive damage across the province and we anticipate it will take multiple days to restore power to all customers. TORONTO, May 21, 2022 /CNW/ - More than 351,000 Hydro One customers currently are experiencing power outages caused by the severe thunderstorms that quickly moved across the province today.

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Ontario storm: Two deaths confirmed by police (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Two people were struck and killed by falling trees after a severe thunderstorm hit most of southern Ontario Saturday afternoon.

At least one other person was seriously injured in midtown Toronto as strong winds and rain battered the city. “We’re reminding our customers to stay safe, especially if they come across a downed power line.” During the height of the extreme weather event, Toronto Fire said it received nearly 150 calls from people looking for help. The details of that incident are unclear, but Toronto Paramedic Services told CP24 that a woman in her 40s was transported to a trauma centre as a result of her injuries. Keep breathing,” Zaman told CTV News Toronto. Keep breathing.

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UPDATE: Most of Peterborough still in the dark (PTBO Today)

Most of Peterborough is still without power. Hydro One reports significant outages connected to the big storm ...

Early estimates are that hundreds of trees were downed by the storm, often taking with them power lines. Residents are urged to stay away from downed power lines, as they are extremely dangerous. Hydro One reports significant outages connected to the big storm system that went through the area on Saturday afternoon and that some areas might not have power for days.

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Heavy winds and lightning cause significant damage and ... (Canada NewsWire)

CNW/ - A devastating storm with high winds, heavy rain and lightning has resulted in significant damage to both the distribution and transmission equipment.

Proudly municipally owned, Hydro Ottawa contributes to the well-being of the community we serve. For more information, please follow Hydro Ottawa's Twitter account @hydroottawa or access the Hydro Ottawa app for Android and Apple. Customers may also call our Power Outage Information Line at 613 738-0188. If there is a downed power line with no injuries and no risk to public safety, please report it via the police non-emergency number at 613 236-1222 or by calling us at 613 738-0188.

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Hydro Ottawa, Hydro One attending to over 2500 outages (CityNews Ottawa)

There are over 450000 customers with both hydro companies combined who remain without power as of the morning of Sunday, May 22.

Restoration times will be updated once damage is assessed. Outage map is back and updated every 15 minutes:— Hydro Ottawa (@hydroottawa) https://t.co/Ew7Azxn6Df May 22, 2022 UPDATE: We anticipate it will take several days to restore power after today’s destructive storm.

Heavy winds and lightning cause significant damage and ... (Yahoo Canada Finance)

A devastating storm with high winds, heavy rain and lightning has resulted in significant damage to both the distribution and transmission equipment across ...

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Severe spring storm brings Oakville to hard stop (Oakville News)

On Saturday, May 21, an extreme spring storm caused widespread power outages and downed trees throughout Oakville as winds topped 120 km/hr.

One large tree closed off Douglas Avenue in Old Oakville, killing the power to the area. The number of calls received caused our utility supplier technical and logistic issues. A severe spring storm rolled through Oakville in the early afternoon on Saturday, May 21, 2022, causing widespread power outages and road closures due to fallen trees.

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