Autumn Storm Hits B.C.
Strong wind and torrential rain affected parts of British Columbia, leaving thousands without power and disrupting travel.
According to Hydro, thousands of people were without power on Vancouver Island, the central Interior, and northern B.C. due to a frontal system moving south through the province overnight.
- Over 7,000 people primarily in Metro Vancouver, the central Interior, and northern Vancouver Island remained without power as of Friday morning.
- Landslides and road washouts were reported on northern Vancouver Island, including on Head Bay Road and Holberg Road in Port Hardy.
- Ferry sailings between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland were cancelled on Friday morning due to high winds in the forecast for the Strait of Georgia.
No specific statement from officials.
Author's summary: Storm hits B.C., thousands lose power.
More News
- Grandma’s rice hack even pro chefs are stealing
- How I got the name 'Computer' – NDC's Rashid Tanko explains - MyJoyOnline
- GHS 78m NAFCO boss scandal, anti-LGBTQ+ bill and Konadu's death set for high-stakes debate on 'Prime Insight' today - MyJoyOnline
- Israeli forces, colonists prevent Palestinian farmers from harvesting olives near Nablus
- Sault's new website is missing parts
- Kilmar Abrego Garcia would be deported to Liberia under Trump administration plan
- World Series 2025: Fun facts about this year's Dodgers