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Another 2 to 3 days to reconnect Ottawa, but progress being made: Hydro Ottawa

City officials in Ottawa say it could be another two to three days to restore power, but Hydro Ottawa is assuring the community that progress is being made.

Ottawa schools with power to reopen Wednesday

Ottawa schools that have power will be open Wednesday, but many schools remain closed.

Hunt for gas forcing many to drive across Ottawa to fill up cars, generators

City officials say gas supply issues and long lineups at the pumps should be resolved as soon as hydro is restored.

Spoiled food: City of Ottawa adds more disposal bins

The city of Ottawa is setting up disposal bins at locations across the city for residents to get rid of food spoiled because of the ongoing power outages.

Riders and horses safe, but Ottawa equestrian centre left as twisted wreckage

The Brookson Riding Academy was left a crumpled mess in Saturday’s storm. Riders and horses survived, but the farm is mangled.

Richmond farmers take in cattle after Navan barn destroyed

Farmers in Richmond helped take in a herd of cattle from a Navan farm that was destroyed by Saturday's deadly storm.

Gatineau, Que. asking residents to prepare for flooding along Gatineau River

The city of Gatineau, Que. is telling residents to prepare for the possibility of flooding in some areas.

Gunman kills at least 19 children at Texas elementary school

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 19 children as he went from classroom to classroom, officials said, in the latest gruesome moment for a country scarred by a string of massacres. The attacker was killed by law enforcement.

Carleton Place still expecting to wait days for power to be restored

The main power line into the town of Carleton Place is down as Saturday’s storm toppled about 44 hydro poles in the area.