Quebecers remain frustrated as power outages persist 5 days after major ice storm

As the holiday season approaches, thousands of Quebecers are still without power five days after a devastating ice storm hit the province. The widespread power outages have caused frustration and hardship for many families, who are struggling to keep warm and safe in the face of sub-zero temperatures. Despite the efforts of thousands of hydro workers who have been working around the clock to restore power, many Quebecers are now demanding answers about what went wrong and why the recovery effort is taking so long. In this article, we will explore the ongoing crisis in Quebec and examine the challenges facing residents and authorities as they work to overcome this unprecedented disaster.


Quebec residents still without power five days after a major ice storm expressed mounting frustration on Monday, as the province’s hydro utility worked to restore electricity to the remaining homes and businesses. Erin Robert, a Gatineau resident, said that residents in her “small pocket” had no power, and she found it “unacceptable” that they were still waiting for it to be restored. Hydro-Québec hoped to reconnect nearly all customers still without power by Monday, including roughly 35,000 homes and businesses across Quebec. The utility warned that there could still be some complex cases that may take longer. Reports also warn not to use fuel-burning appliances inside due to incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning.


As the fallout from the ice storm in Quebec lingers on, frustration continues to build for the thousands of residents still without power. Despite the tireless efforts of emergency crews and first responders, the situation remains dire for many families who are struggling to stay warm and safe. It’s clear that more needs to be done to ensure that all Quebecers have access to basic necessities during times of crisis. As we move forward, it’s important that we continue to hold those in power accountable and advocate for the needs of the most vulnerable members of our community.