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, causing thousands to lose power and disrupting travel.

Over 7,000 people remain without power, primarily in Metro Vancouver, the central Interior, and northern Vancouver Island.
Landslides and road washouts reported on northern Vancouver Island, including on Head Bay Road and Holberg Road.
Ferry sailings between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland were cancelled due to high winds in the Strait of Georgia.

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Author's summary: Storm hits B.C., thousands lose power.

The Weather Network — 2025-10-24