Power Restored in Nunavut Hamlet After Days-Long Outage
Residents of Kugluktuk, Nunavut, have their power back after a days-long outage. The outage began on Tuesday, December 6, and was caused by a combination of factors, including high winds and heavy snow.
Crews worked around the clock to repair the damage, and power was finally restored on Friday evening, December 9.
The outage was a major inconvenience for residents, who were forced to go without heat, light, and water for several days. Many people also lost food and other perishable items.
The mayor of Kugluktuk, John Ikakhik, said that the community is relieved to have their power back.
"It's been a long few days, but we're finally back up and running," he said.
Ikakhik said that the community is grateful to the crews who worked to restore power.
"They did an amazing job," he said. "We're very thankful for their hard work."
The outage is a reminder of the challenges that remote communities in Canada face. Many of these communities rely on diesel generators for power, which can be unreliable in extreme weather conditions.
The federal government has committed to investing in renewable energy projects in remote communities. This investment will help to reduce the risk of outages and improve the quality of life for residents.