Autumn Storm Hits B.C.
Thousands of people are without power and travel is disrupted in several areas of British Columbia due to strong winds and torrential rain.
- Over 7,000 people are without power, primarily in Metro Vancouver, the central Interior, and northern Vancouver Island.
- Landslides and road washouts have been 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 have been cancelled due to high winds in the Strait of Georgia.
The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to parts of B.C. on Thursday night, causing power outages and travel disruptions.
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Author's summary: Storm hits B.C., thousands without power.
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The Weather Network — 2025-10-24