Power outage

Power outage

Port McNicoll power outage expected to last throughout Thursday

Widespread outage caused by major equipment damage due to a fire at NT Power's Tay Township station, more than 1,800 customers affected.

Residents of Port McNicoll are facing a prolonged power outage as a result of a fire at NT Power's Tay Township station. The damage to major equipment has left over 1,800 customers without electricity, with officials estimating that the outage will last throughout Thursday. Crews are working diligently to restore power as quickly as possible, but residents are advised to prepare for an extended period without electricity.