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
