Montreal's Saint-Michel Faces 48-Hour Power Outage in Freezing Temperatures

Hydro-Québec cites equipment failure and complex repairs as the cause, with power now expected to be restored by Monday evening.

Over 1,000 homes in Montreal's Saint-Michel neighbourhood have been without power since early Saturday morning due to equipment failure.
Hydro-Québec initially estimated power restoration by Monday noon but now expects it to be resolved by 8 p.m. the same day.
Temperatures have remained below freezing, prompting the opening of warming centres and increased police patrols for resident safety.
The outage has been attributed to complex underground repair work, which Hydro-Québec says has delayed the restoration process.
Residents report significant hardships, including difficulty staying warm, as families await the return of electricity and heat.