Autumn Storm Hits British Columbia
Strong winds and torrential rain affected parts of British Columbia on Thursday night, causing thousands to lose power and disrupting travel.
- Over 7,000 people were 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.
According to The Weather Network, the storm was caused by a frontal system moving south through the province overnight.
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Author's summary: Storm hits British Columbia.
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The Weather Network — 2025-10-24