Thousands across the Simcoe Muskoka region experienced power outages after multiple storm systems passed through central Ontario on Saturday.
According to Hydro One’s outage map, many areas were restored throughout the day. Here are their outage and restoration numbers for the following communities as of Saturday evening:
Barrie
Customers Affected: 1,717
Customers Served: 31,016
Estimated Restoration: May 17, 2025, 10:00 PM
Bracebridge
Customers Affected: 937
Customers Served: 20,423
Estimated Restoration: May 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
Couchiching
Customers Affected: Fewer than 20
Customers Served: 14,707
Estimated Restoration: May 17, 2025, 10:00 PM
Huntsville
Customers Affected: 2,939
Customers Served: 22,514
Estimated Restoration: May 17, 2025, 10:30 PM
Newmarket
Customers Affected: 27
Customers Served: 65,628
Estimated Restoration: May 17, 2025, 8:00 PM
Orillia
Customers Affected: 793
Customers Served: 20,695
Estimated Restoration: May 17, 2025, 10:00 PM
Parry Sound
Customers Affected: Fewer than 20
Customers Served: 18,477
Estimated Restoration: May 17, 2025, 7:00 PM
Penetanguishene
Customers Affected: Fewer than 20
Customers Served: 21,701
Estimated Restoration: May 18, 2025, 4:00 PM
