Winter storm, strong winds knock out power in Quebec

Hundreds of thousands of Quebec residents lost electricity after a winter storm with strong winds knocked out power across much of the province. Outages are widespread and the duration is uncertain as crews assess damage, posing short-term disruption to local economic activity and utility operations. Market impact is likely limited and regional, affecting utility service providers, infrastructure repair firms and short-term consumer demand in Quebec.

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Hundreds of thousands of Quebec residents lost electricity after a winter storm with strong winds knocked out power across much of the province. Outages are widespread and the duration is uncertain as crews assess damage, posing short-term disruption to local economic activity and utility operations. Market impact is likely limited and regional, affecting utility service providers, infrastructure repair firms and short-term consumer demand in Quebec.