Premier Doug Ford says he will be visiting some areas impacted by prolonged power outages since the ice storm that hit central and northern Ontario.聽
Hydro One says more than 195,000 homes and businesses are still in the dark since last weekend's storm that caused severe damage in cities such as Orillia and Peterborough.
Ford says power has been restored for more than 800,000 customers across the province and there are 3,700 crew members working on the ground to get power back up for the remaining customers.
Ford says the governments of Quebec and Saskatchewan sent hydro crews to help Ontario restore power in the impacted areas.聽
Hydro One has said the storm is the most severe weather event the utility has faced since the ice storm of 1998.
The storm covered roads and other surfaces with ice, causing hazardous driving conditions and severe damage to trees.聽
This report by 春色直播was first published April 3, 2025.
