Toronto
Realizing Danger of Stray Voltage Toronto Hydro Takes Action
Dave Battagello, www.windsorstar.com, February 13, 2009
Toronto Hydro is inspecting and replacing all metal handwell covers with non-conductive covers after several dogs were shocked. Read the Full Story.
Child is Shocked as Toronto Hydro Continues Searching for Stray Voltage
By Becky Rynor, February 01, 2009
Toronto Hydro is focusing its search for stray voltage in the area of schools after five children from Regent Park/Duke of York School were reportedly shocked – one case is confirmed. Read the Full Story.
Toronto Hydro Responds After Two Dogs are Shocked on Yorkville Ave
Josh Wingrove, www.theglobeandmail.com, January 21, 2009
A Woman was walking her two dogs along Yorkville Avenue just west of Bay Street, when both suffered serious shocks after stepping on an electrified metal plate. Read the Full Story.
Toronto Launches Investigation of City's Hot Spots
Allison Hanes,www.nationalpost.com, January 14, 2009
Toronto Hydro has started investigating the entire city, street by street for 'hot spots' after two dogs were electrocuted at different corners of the same intersection within two months. Read the Full Story.City Councilor Warns Citizens of Stray Voltage
Allison Hanes,www.nationalpost.com, January 13, 2009
A Toronto City Councilor is warning Citizens to 'be cautious' when passing manhole covers and street lamps. Read the Full Story.
Two Dogs Electrocuted in Two Months at Same Intersection
Jeff Gray, www.theglobeandmail.com, January 13, 2009
Man was walking a 7 year old Labrador-Poodle across the intersection of Keele and Annette Streets, when it suddenly collapsed after stepping on a metal manhold cover near a street light. Read the Full Story.
Stray Voltage Kills Dog, Toronto Councilman Takes Action
Toronto Sun, November 21, 2008
City Councilman saw a dog being delivered to the Vet across the street from his office, learned what happened and immediately followed up with the President of Toronto Hydro, who had the location inspected. Read the Full Story.
