On March 16, 2026, power outages impacted hundreds of customers across several regions, primarily due to adverse weather conditions following a significant snowfall. In total, 236 customers near Cherryville experienced outages caused by a tree down on wires.
Power was restored to nearly 1,300 customers on Westside after a car crash involving a Toyota that hit a power pole near Six Mile Road, shearing it. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges posed by severe weather and traffic incidents on local infrastructure.
In addition to the Cherryville outages, another 90 customers were left without power due to a tree down on wires south of Sugar Lake. Meanwhile, a tree down on wires in Whitevale cut power to 43 customers, but service was restored by 4 p.m.
In downtown Fall River, over 2,000 people were reported without power due to an outage identified by National Grid. This outage stretched along North Main Street from Government Center to President Avenue, further complicating the situation for residents and businesses in the area.
Adding to the confusion, Toronto Hydro issued a false outage alert that initially affected approximately 1,243 customer addresses in Parkdale–High Park. However, the utility later confirmed that no outage of that scale existed and is currently investigating the cause of the false alerts.
The region in Fall River is currently under a high wind warning until 6 a.m. Tuesday, which may contribute to further disruptions. As the situation develops, local authorities are working to restore power and ensure safety for all affected customers.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the outages and any additional impacts from the ongoing weather conditions. Residents are advised to stay updated through local news and utility announcements as the situation evolves.
