Small power outage near ByWard Market in Ottawa

Traffic lights were disrupted by a power outage near Sussex Drive and Rideau Street. Jan. 16, 2026. (Scott Rook/CTV News Ottawa)

A small section of Lowertown in Ottawa lost power on Friday evening, but the issue has been resolved.

Hydro Ottawa said 14 customers near the intersection of Colonel By Drive and Rideau Street were being affected by the outage.

Some traffic lights in the area were offline. The Fairmont Château Laurier and the Rideau Centre were also without power.

For updates on power outages visit outages.hydroottawa.com.

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