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Ottawa LRT offline due to power outages (CTV Edmonton)

OC Transpo says the O-Train Line 1 will be replaced by R1 bus service until further notice between Blair and Tunney's Pasture stations.

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Multiple people injured after thunderstorm rattles through Ottawa (CityNews Ottawa)

The storm started around 4 p.m. with wind gusts of up to 120 km/h, ultimately causing power outages across the city, downed power lines and roofs blown off of ...

Power will be restored initially to large scale outages, followed by smaller ones, keeping safety as the number one priority.— Hydro Ottawa (@hydroottawa) pic.twitter.com/kjF3dWE144 May 22, 2022 "We reached about 500 hundred calls per service and that ranged anywhere from buildings, roof collapsing as a result of the strong storm event," he said. As of Saturday, May 21, at least 179,000 people are without power. One person, Poirier said, was critically injured as a result of a motor collision. He noted that calls for services were also increasing as the day went on. For now, here’s some pics of what I’ve seen in west end— Dani-Elle Dubé (@danidmedia) #Ottawa pic.twitter.com/MUdbtWiBKm May 22, 2022

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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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UPDATE: Multiple people injured after thunderstorm rattles through ... (CityNews Ottawa)

"We're more than likely dealing with a multi-day event here, we'll certainly be restoring power where we can," said Joseph Muglia, the director of system ...

Power will be restored initially to large scale outages, followed by smaller ones, keeping safety as the number one priority.— Hydro Ottawa (@hydroottawa) pic.twitter.com/kjF3dWE144 May 22, 2022 "We reached about 500 hundred calls per service and that ranged anywhere from buildings, roof collapsing as a result of the strong storm event," he said. As of Saturday, May 21, at least 179,000 people are without power. One person, Poirier said, was critically injured as a result of a motor collision. He noted that calls for services were also increasing as the day went on. For now, here’s some pics of what I’ve seen in west end— Dani-Elle Dubé (@danidmedia) #Ottawa pic.twitter.com/MUdbtWiBKm May 22, 2022

City crews are responding to storm damage | City of Ottawa (ottawa.ca)

There have been multiple reports of power outages, damaged property and fallen trees, particularly in the Navan, Stittsville, Merivale and Hunt Club areas.

Ottawa residents are asked to avoid damaged areas and stay off roads unless absolutely necessary. The City’s 3-1-1 call centre is seeing a significantly higher number of calls than usual. Crews from the Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Fire Service, Ottawa Paramedic Service other city services are responding to the emergency and will continue to do so into the night.

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