Nearly 200,000 electricity clients have lost power in Montreal after an issue with a Hydro-Québec transmission line. The provincially owned electric utility says a protection mechanism was tripped on one of its high-voltage transmission lines just north of Montreal, triggering the widespread outage. Spokesperson Caroline Des Rosiers says authorities are investigating what happened and aren’t…
Nearly 200K Montreal Hydro Clients Without Power After Transmission Line Problem
Should You Be Worried About Your Money in the Bank?
On the off chance you haven’t been paying attention to world news, several banks in the U.S. collapsed (gone broke, busted, washed up, taken down, bankrupt) in recent days. Now, others here and abroad appear to be threatening to follow suit. In A Nutshell What this means is that these failed banks accepted customers’ deposits,…
Thousands Without Power in SoCal Due to Massive Winter Storm
February 25, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—Thousands of Southland residents were suffering power outages Feb. 25 as a historic winter storm pummels the area, and some customers might not have their electricity restored until late Saturday or Sunday, utility officials said. Both the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Southern California Edison were reporting multiple large outages…
How Can I Prepare for Power Outages?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Many parts of the country currently face the coldest, windiest time of year. But no matter where you live, power outages remain a risk. Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, windstorms and other natural disasters (not to mention simple accidents) can put utilities out of commission for hours or even…
Does Your Home Need a Generator? What to Know Before You Buy
Almost everything in our civilization is electrically powered: lighting, entertainment, communication, security, heating/cooling, cooking, food refrigeration, finance, medical facilities, etc. Since we rely on electricity, we can’t live without it. But every year, millions of households and businesses are affected by power outages, from just a few seconds, requiring the resetting of digital clocks, to…
Severe Winter Storm Set to Hit Ontario
Environment Canada has issued weather warnings for the southern and eastern regions of Ontario as a major winter storm is set to bring heavy snowfall of up to 20 centimetres in some areas. “A Texas low will bring snow to the area beginning this afternoon. Snow will taper off to flurries Thursday morning,” said the…
2 Men Arrested Over Power Substation Vandalism in Washington State
Two Washington State men have been arrested and charged with vandalizing four electrical substations in the Tacoma area that left thousands without power on Christmas, U.S prosecutors said on Tuesday. Matthew Greenwood, 32, and Jeremy Crahan, 40, were arrested on Saturday following an investigation by the FBI. A newly unsealed complaint charged them with conspiracy…
Tens of Thousands of Canadians Still in the Dark After Fierce Storm
Utility crews in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick are still working to restore electricity to thousands of people who have been in the dark for days after last week’s fierce winter storms knocked out their power. As of Tuesday afternoon, power is still out for more than 32,000 Hydro-Québec customers and more than 16,000 Hydro…
Many in Canada May Spend Christmas Day Without Power as Storm Continues
Tens of thousands of Canadians may have to spend the rest of Dec. 24 as well as Christmas Day without electricity, as a winter storm continues across the country. Hydro-Québec said at around 1 p.m. EST on Dec. 24 that over 300,000 of its customers were still without power, while its workers are rushing to…
Everyday Office Essentials: Gear You’ll Be Glad You Have
Most offices don’t have even the most basic tools, so when the power goes out or you’re struggling to open a heavily taped box or uncap an exotic bottle of lemonade, you’ll be relieved to have these “exactly what I needed” tools. (Courtesy of Duluth Trading) Bright Idea Duluth Trading Inspectors Pen Light $16.95 A…
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