Environment Canada Warning Quebecers About Possible Blackouts Due to Winter Storm

Environment Canada Warning Quebecers About Possible Blackouts Due to Winter Storm
A woman crosses a near deserted street in downtown Montreal during a winter snowstorm on Jan. 17, 2022. The Canadian Press/Paul Chiasson
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Environment Canada warned Quebecers on Thursday to prepare emergency kits that can help sustain them for up to 72 hours without power, as a major winter storm approached the province.

Many regions of Quebec were expected to receive a mix of heavy snow, rain and strong winds starting Thursday night, the agency said.