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More than 150,000 Ottawa homes and businesses still without power following 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.

Downed hydro poles on Woodroffe Avenue. A major storm blew across Ottawa with wind gusts up to 120 km/h May 21, 2022. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa)

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.

A traffic light and segment of a utility pole are seen in the intersection of Viewmount Drive and Merivale Road after a major storm took down power lines and utility poles, blocking in multiple vehicles, on Merivale Road in Ottawa, on Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Justin Tang/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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.

Ontario Liberal leader visiting storm-ravaged parts of eastern Ontario

Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca will be touring storm-damaged parts of eastern Ontario today.

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.

OCDSB urges families to prepare for school interruptions Tuesday following storm

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is asking families to prepare for possible school disruptions Tuesday after Saturday’s major storm.

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Storm leaves at least nine dead, many powerless across Ontario and Quebec

Tens of thousands of people remain without power after Saturday's powerful storm that left at least nine dead and caused extensive damage throughout southern Ontario and Quebec.

Residents take a look at a tree that was destroyed during a major storm in Ottawa on Saturday, May 21, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

What is a 'derecho'? Climatologist explains Saturday's powerful storm

The storm that moved across Ontario and Quebec Saturday is known as a 'derecho', a powerful kind of windstorm that is long lasting and far-reaching.

Trained dogs can identify COVID-19 by sniffing skin swabs: study

A new study that brought sniffer dogs to an airport to search for COVID-19 has found that dogs may be able to detect the virus with high accuracy just from smelling skin swabs.

Russian sentenced to life in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial

A Ukrainian court sentenced a 21-year-old Russian soldier to life in prison Monday for killing a civilian, sealing the first conviction for war crimes since Moscow's invasion three months ago.

Zelenskyy urges 'maximum' sanctions on Russia in Davos talk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for 'maximum' sanctions against Russia during a virtual speech Monday to corporate executives, government officials and other elites on the first day of the World Economic Economic gathering in Davos.