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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.

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.

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.

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.

Officials expect 3 to 4 days to restore power across Ottawa following storm

Hydro Ottawa says it will take several days to restore power and clean up after a severe storm damaged hydro poles and wires on Saturday.