110,000 Ottawa homes and businesses still without power two days after the storm
Hydro Ottawa says it could take three to four days to restore power to tens of thousands of Ottawa homes and businesses following Saturday's powerful storm.
Local News | CTV News Ottawa
LOCAL NEWS
-
Hydro damage 'significantly worse' than the ice storm and tornadoes, Hydro Ottawa says
Hydro Ottawa says the damage from Saturday's storm is "simply beyond comprehension", and is "significantly worse" than the 1998 ice storm and the tornadoes that hit the capital three years ago.
-
Here's what's open and closed in Ottawa on Victoria Day
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at what's open and closed in Ottawa over the Victoria Day long weekend.
-
Premier Ford says restoring hydro is the 'number one issue' following the storm
Premier Doug Ford says the top priority is to restore power across the region after Saturday's severe storm damaged hydro infrastructure and properties.
-
What to do with spoiled food after a power outage
Power has been out for hundreds of thousands of people in Ottawa for more than a full day, which means food is spoiling in fridges and freezers across the city.
-
Ottawa's mayor recommends people work from home for the next few days
Mayor Jim Watson is asking Ottawa residents to work from home over the next few days following the long weekend as the clean up continues from Saturday's devastating storm.
-
Slight chance of showers for the final day of the long weekend in Ottawa
A pleasant spring day is in the forecast for the final day of the Victoria Day long weekend.
MORE OTTAWA NEWS
AROUND THE REGION
Local Highlights FROM ACROSS CANADA
B.C.'s rejected licence plate list includes GAS LOL, BONDVLN, WE VAPE
Some of British Columbia's more creative vehicle owners received bad news over the last two years: you can't put everything on a licence plate.
Funeral services held for decorated 100-year-old Canadian fighter ace
Funeral services were held Friday morning for Second World War fighter ace James "Stocky" Edwards in Courtenay, B.C.
'Holy grail of all finds': Ottawa boy finds gun while magnet fishing in creek
A 12-year-old Ottawa boy is sharing his story after a magnet fishing trip turned up an unexpected find.
With Grand Manan's only bank set to close, residents of the N.B. island are fighting to keep it open
Residents on the New Brunswick island of Grand Manan are rallying to keep their village’s only bank open. The Bank of Nova Scotia, or Scotiabank, notified customers of its plans to leave Grand Manan in January.
'Cougar' spotted in Vancouver neighbourhood was actually a large house cat: police
Police were called to a Vancouver neighbourhood for reports of a cougar sighting in the area. What they found was something else.
100-year-old veteran to walk 100km for homeless heroes
A soon-to-be centenarian and veteran of the Second World War is about to walk 100 kilometres to raise funds for homeless veterans.
Manitoba parents want changes to allow traditional Indigenous names on birth certificates
A new bill brought forward by Manitoba’s NDP would allow parents to give their children traditional Indigenous names.
'A pretty amazing phenomenon': Giant ice shoves form on Lake Winnipeg
Even though it is spring, some Manitobans were in for a cool surprise over the weekend as ice piled up on the shore of Lake Winnipeg, creating what looked like giant hills of ice.
Landspout tornado touched down in southern Sask.: Environment Canada
Environment Canada confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down near Caron, Sask. on Tuesday night.
Don't Miss Videos
Dog recovering from leg amputation after fighting cancer
Despite missing a leg, one family's dog is finding his joy and regaining his agility ability. Adam Sawatsky explains.
Family welcomes newborn girl born along side of the highway
Rapper J. Cole signs with Toronto CEBL basketball team
Quebec high-speed sailing team turning heads worldwide
Homebuyer's remorse: Lawyer on getting out of your purchase
Royals join Tom Cruise at 'Top Gun' premiere in London
'Tasteless' dress code sign at Ont. school ignites debate
CTV Barrie anchor Jayne Pritchard retires after 40 years
Maud Lewis art worth $350k after being traded for a sandwich
Canada
-
-
LIVE AT 9 PDT
LIVE AT 9 PDT | Sunrise ceremony opens daylong Kamloops, B.C., memorial to mark graves detection anniversary
-
-
-
-
