Thousands without power, ferries cancelled amid autumn storm in B.C.

Autumn Storm Hits B.C.

Strong wind and torrential rain affected parts of British Columbia, leaving thousands without power and disrupting travel.

Thousands of people were without power on Vancouver Island, the central Interior, and northern B.C.
Over 7,000 people remained without power, primarily in Metro Vancouver, the central Interior, and northern Vancouver Island.
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 due to high winds in the Strait of Georgia.

Author's summary: Storm hits B.C., causing power outages and travel disruptions.

The Weather Network — 2025-10-24