POWER OUT: Hydro Ottawa says 60,000 without power, Conservation groups warn of flood risks

Hydro Ottawa has informed us that the top 20 outages are expected to be restored by noon today.— Mark Sutcliffe

The Rideau River near Becketts Landing and Kemptville Creek, especially around Hilly Lane, Rideau Glen Lane, Golf Course Lane and Barts Lane may be affected. There are also access concerns for Cedar Beach Lane. The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority said there could be a “significant increase” in levels and flows in the Mississippi and Carp River watersheds over the next few days with the significant rainfall of Wednesday along with melting snow.

Things might get dicey if temperatures continue to rise, as Environment Canada is predicting starting Sunday, with a string of sunny days ahead and daytime highs reaching 21 C forecast for Wednesday. “The shoreline adjacent to lakes, rivers and creeks is very slippery and poses a serious hazard,” said the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority.Article content

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POWER OUT: Hydro Ottawa says 60,000 without power, several schools closed Thursday due to power outagesA number of elementary and secondary schools will be closed on Thursday, according to alerts sent from officials at the Ottawa Carleton District School Board… Bury a few lines. After the last few summer storms that downed lines and caused week long outages for 1000s of people you would think they might try not putting it up on a pole. Stupid is as ottawa does.
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