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TORONTO – Major commercial districts in northern Toronto are reporting severe difficulties in maintaining business operations due to escalating power supply instability. This issue is believed to stem from an aging power grid, similar to the control program failures recently reported in the city's central streetcar network. Grocery stores and daily goods retailers within the affected districts are experiencing frequent failures of refrigeration units and lighting, making it exceedingly difficult to preserve fresh produce and attract customers. According to reports from the local Chamber of Commerce, overall sales in these commercial districts have declined by an average of over 15 percent in the past month. Some smaller establishments have been forced to reduce operating hours or temporarily close, beginning to impact local employment. The public utility responsible for power supply has indicated that extensive repairs to aging infrastructure will require considerable time. This situation highlights how widespread infrastructure problems across North America are now directly impacting local economies closely tied to daily life.