Quebec ice storm: Montrealers gather at malls for shelter, power
"Even the dog is cold. ... The only similar memory we have is the '98 Ice Storm. This is nothing compared to that, but it’s still hard.”
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"Even the dog is cold. ... The only similar memory we have is the '98 Ice Storm. This is nothing compared to that, but it’s still hard.”
According to the latest figures compiled by Hydro-Québec, there were 13,365 clients without power across the province early Tuesday morning.
Meanwhile, the fire department and police force have been going door to door to raise awareness about carbon monoxide poisoning.
"Even the dog is cold. ... The only similar memory we have is the '98 Ice Storm. This is nothing compared to that, but it’s still hard.”
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