Blackout-What is Open/Closed?

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Here are some tidbits regarding the power outages:

Government of Ontario offices are closed on Friday.

Many municipal services and government offices will be closed.

CNE will open Saturday instead of Friday.

Ontario Premier Ernie Eves is asking all non-essential or non-emergency workers to remain home and off the roads. Businesses are asked to close for the day.

Canada Post is offering some delivery services to Ontario residents in areas where power has been restored.

The Toronto Transit Commission will not be running subways or streetcars until full power is restored.

Wheel-Trans is offering limited service for essential trips.

Air Canada has cancelled all flights to Canadian and American destinations a until at least 4 p.m. ET.
Airports are telling travelers to call their airline before coming to the airport.

The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto has cancelled all out-patient clinic appointments and elective surgery for Friday

Ontario Courts will remain open today. However, individuals in areas affected by the blackout who do not make their court dates will be automatically remanded to Monday, August 18, 2003.

VIA Rail Canada expects to operate all regular passenger trains on the following routes:
»Windsor-London-Brantford-Toronto
»Sarnia-London-Kitchener-Toronto
»Niagara Falls-Toronto
»Toronto-Kingston-Ottawa
»Toronto-Kingston-Montreal

The Toronto Stock Exchange opened at it's usual time of 9:30 a.m.

Don't open your freezer or fridge unless it is absolutely necessary. A full freezer can keep food frozen for 24 to 36 hours if the door remains closed

Do not use 911 to report a power outage

Don't use charcoal, gas barbeques or home generators indoors. They give off carbon monoxide

Shoppers Drug Mart stores in areas without power remain open for emergency needs. Prescriptions, baby formula, batteries and other essentials are available for those in urgent need.

Some numbers to copy down for when/if the power goes out (or to give to your powerless friends over the phone):
Toronto
Fire, police and ambulance emergencies: 911.
For non-emergency police calls, dial, (416) 808-2222.
Emergency 1-800-434-1235
Ontario Hydro One

National Capital Region
Ottawa Gatineau Police Services 911
Quebec Provincial Police 613-770-9111
RCMP Ottawa 613-993-8887
OPP 613-591-1326
Ottawa Hydro General Number 613-738-6400

Source:
CBC