05/18/2026
Please take note of the hydro outage Saturday May 23 9pm-5am!!
If you need any assistance getting ready reach out to us
⚠️ PLANNED POWER OUTAGE ALERT — CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES ⚠️
If you’re wondering why your favourite takeout spot suddenly isn’t taking orders… this is probably why. 😭🍕
Hydro One crews will be completing maintenance work that requires a SCHEDULED power outage from:
🕘 Saturday, May 23 at 9 PM
until
🕔 Sunday, May 24 at 5 AM
That's great for those of us who are asleep by 9 pm on a Saturday night ⚡⚡
According to Hydro One’s outage map, more than 16,000 customers could be affected.
Communities impacted include:
🔌 Bobcaygeon
🔌 Cameron
🔌 Dunsford
🔌 Little Britain
🔌 Lindsay
🔌 Manilla
🔌 Oakwood
Now’s the time to:
📱 Charge your devices
🕯️ Find your flashlights
🧊 Make plans for your fridge, freezer and medical devices
☕ And emotionally prepare to make coffee like it’s 1826
Here’s how to survive this challenging chapter in your life and more seriously, make this a little less painful for you, your family, and your neighbours:
🔗https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/news-and-notices/posts/hydro-one-plans-significant-power-outage-for-may-23-2026/
To view the outage map and make plans:
🔗https://www.hydroone.com/power-outages-and-safety/stormcentre-outage-map