Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Greater Sudbury, West Nipissing, and surrounding areas, in effect from this afternoon into the evening. Storms may bring damaging wind gusts of up to 100 km/h and hail up to 3 cm in diameter. High winds can cause

Update: The current outage was caused by a dump truck contacting overhead cables, which led to two powerline poles snapping on Second Ave. We ask the public to please stay clear of the area and maintain a safe distance until the site has been secured and power restored. There is

Update: Power has been restored to most areas north of Palace Place Road. Approximately 250 customers in the southern area remain without electricity. There is no ETR. Our crews continue to work safely and efficiently to complete the restoration.

Our crews are continuing to work hard and safely to restore power to the remaining customers. At this time, restoration will take several more hours, and we are aiming to have power fully restored before midnight. We ask that you continue to avoid the area for safety reasons

💡Powerline contacts may be closer than you think. When you're outside this summer, always be aware of your surroundings and make sure you stay at least 3 metres back from overhead powerlines. youtu.be/GbeUzMRMKXo

Today, on National Lineworker Appreciation Day, we recognize the brave, skilled crews who work in high-risk conditions to keep Greater Sudbury powered. 💡 From maintaining infrastructure to restoring outages during storms, their work is essential to our daily lives and to our

Thinking about buying a generator for your home or cottage? It’s important to understand the safety requirements. Check out ESA’s helpful tips for buying and using portable generators: bit.ly/2HW9v32

Hydro One has informed us of an emergency outage that will require a temporary power interruption for all Greater Sudbury Hydro customers in Sturgeon Falls and Cache Bay. When: Sunday, July 20 at 10:00 PM to Monday, July 21 at 2:00 AM We apologize for the inconvenience and

A partnership we look forward to every year. Kudos to the Live Love Louder team for this year’s Power Box Murals in Copper Cliff and Carmichael Arena. L3’s artistic reach goes beyond utility boxes. Their team has also created murals in schools, playgrounds, and public housing

Whether you’re at the cottage or having a backyard party over the long weekend, stay safe and have fun. Be sure to plug in safely when you’re outside. Only use extension cords rated for outdoor use and don’t string multiple extension cords together. Get more outdoor safety tips:

Summer storms can cause power outages. Learn how to stay safe and speed up the power restoration process. Read more: bit.ly/3iinEpt

This afternoon, customers in Copper Cliff experienced intermittent, momentary outages. Upon investigation, our crews identified a tree on a power line along Church Street as the cause of the issue. To safely remove the tree and restore full service to all customers, power was

Greater Sudbury Hydro is aware of a power outage currently impacting customers on South Shore Road. Crews have been dispatched to the area, and we are actively working to determine the cause.

South Shore update: A tree has come into contact with a power line, causing the outage. Our crews are working as quickly and safely as possible, and we expect power to be restored within several hours.

Final update: Power has been restored to all customers on South Shore Road. If you are still without power, please call us at 705-675-7536.

The 2003 blackout was 22 years ago today. Would you be prepared if it happened again? It’s a good reminder to keep an emergency kit on hand! Use this handy checklist to build yours: bit.ly/3csOuvO