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This is the list of disruptions in Toronto due to the global IT outage

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This is the list of disruptions in Toronto due to the global IT outage


A global technology outage impacting businesses around the world has led to major disruptions in the GTA and other parts of Ontario. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said the issue is affecting Microsoft 365 apps and services.


Here is a look at how GTA residents are impacted:


Transportation


Air travel


Porter Airlines has cancelled all flights until 3 p.m. and Pearson International Airport says U.S. airlines, including America, United, and Delta, are reporting issues. Canadian airlines, including Westjet, Air Canada, Flair, and Sunwing are operating as usual, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) confirmed to CP24.


Transit


The TTC says service is not impacted by the outage and systems have not been affected. Metrolinx says while trains and buses are operating as scheduled today, customers may have difficulty accessing their PRESTO accounts online and through the mobile app. PRESTO cards can be topped up at GO stations, the provincial transit agency said.


Land border crossings


Police in Windsor reported long delays at both the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and the Ambassador Bridge due to the worldwide outage.


Hospitals


University Health Network, North York General Hospital, and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre are reporting that systems have been impacted by the CrowdStrike outage. Clinical activity is continuing as scheduled but hospitals are warning of delays.


Universities and Colleges


Durham College says some of its systems have been impacted by the outage but noted that the school is open and classes are operating as scheduled today.


Municipalities


The City of Toronto says some services may be “experiencing technical difficulties” due to a global software issue. “Emergency services are operating as normal,” the city confirmed.

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