Soldiers empowered to arrest in ice storm relief
Quebec faced a second frigid week with one million customers without power as workers replace 300 transmission towers and 30 000 utility poles after last week's ice storm. Thousands of soldiers were given arrest powers to deter break-ins as evacuations unfold, cited by Prime Minister Jean Chretien. About 600 000 homes in southern Quebec and 65 000 in eastern Ontario remained without power nine days after the storm began.
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Ice storm tests Quebec resolve amid power crisis
Hydro Quebec warned of rotating blackouts up to six hours to ease system stress as freezing temperatures press households. Elias Ghannoum declared a crisis while officials urged shelter use. In Montreal, analysts warned aid could strain separatist tensions amid national gratitude debates.
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Gougers Northward As Prices Spike After Snow
The state attorney general reports price gouging after storms with generators selling for up to $3,000, propane and kerosene soaring, and hotel rates rising. Eight investigators head to the North Country. callers urged to report suspected gouging at 800 771 7755.
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