Storm's Night Left Many Dark—But the Power's Back

On September 3rd, a powerful storm swept through Waterloo Region, leaving tens of thousands without power. The good news? By that same day, hydro crews had restored service to most customers. The storm packed a punch—so much so that investigators looked into reports of possible tornadoes affecting the region from Bayfield all the way to Cambridge. Early September had been building toward trouble. Just days before, forecasters warned of a muggy, stormy start to the month, with temperatures climbing toward 28°C and a humidex near 36. If you weathered the outage, you weren't alone. These things happen in fall—nature's way of reminding us to charge our phones and keep flashlights handy.