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An insider's perspective on the worst blackout in North America, 20 years later

An insider's perspective on the worst blackout in North America, 20 years later

TORONTO — At 4:11 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2003, the system supervisor in the control room overseeing Ontario's electrical grid saw four alarms pop up on his computer screen. Then came 30,000 more.
Montreal's Sarah Bernstein explores power and prejudice in Booker longlisted 'Study for Obedience'

Montreal's Sarah Bernstein explores power and prejudice in Booker longlisted 'Study for Obedience'

When Sarah Bernstein started writing her second novel, "Study for Obedience," the words of another artist were on her mind.
BC Hydro bids to raise EV charging fees, but customers say time-based fees are unfair

BC Hydro bids to raise EV charging fees, but customers say time-based fees are unfair

VANCOUVER — Nanaimo resident Rick Butzelaar bought an electric vehicle less than two months ago and the savings so far have been significant, but he doesn't have a home charger and a recent bid by BC Hydro to increase public charging rates has him co
World No. 1 Swiatek holds off Collins, sets up semifinal with Pegula at NBO Montreal

World No. 1 Swiatek holds off Collins, sets up semifinal with Pegula at NBO Montreal

MONTREAL — After breezing through the start of the match, Iga Swiatek felt the momentum shift out of her favour. But instead of tightening up, the world No.

Man dies after consuming substance following alteration with police in Peterborough

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating the death of a 28-year-old man following an interaction with police in Peterborough.
Shooting Stars, Surge punch tickets to CEBL championship final

Shooting Stars, Surge punch tickets to CEBL championship final

LANGLEY, B.C. — The Scarborough Shooting Stars will be playing for the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship on Sunday after edging the top-ranked Niagara River Lions 74-71 in the Eastern Conference final on Friday at Langley Events Centre.

One winning ticket sold for Friday's $55 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — Someone in Ontario is waking up $55 million richer. A single winning ticket was drawn for Friday's Lotto Max jackpot. An Ontario ticket holder will also claim one of four available Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each.

Sports scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 11, 2023

Friday's Scoreboard WOMEN'S WORLD CUP Quarterfinals Sweden 2 Japan 1 --- MLS/LIGA MX LEAGUES CUP Quarterfinals Miami 4 Charlotte 0 Nashville 5 Minnesota 0 Philadelphia 2 Queretaro 1 Monterrey 3 Los Angeles FC 2 --- CFL Montreal 41 Saskatchewan 12 ---
Top-seeded Alcaraz and second-seeded Medvedev fall in quarters at NBO Toronto

Top-seeded Alcaraz and second-seeded Medvedev fall in quarters at NBO Toronto

TORONTO — Carlos Alcaraz delivered the highlight-reel shot of the tournament on Friday night. Tommy Paul made sure it didn't matter.
Alouettes scorch Roughriders 41-12 for third straight win

Alouettes scorch Roughriders 41-12 for third straight win

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes continued their strong run of form, winning their third consecutive CFL game by sacking the Saskatchewan Roughriders 41-12 at Percival Molson Stadium on Friday evening.