BC Power Outages
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More power outages possible this winter after dry summer: BC HydroThe weeks of drought conditions, along with wildfire damages, has led to damaged trees, which elevates the risk of 'significant power disruption' in the event of a windstorm.EnvironmentOct 27, 2023
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Thousands lose power, ferries cancelled Monday amid wind and rain stormAccording to BC Hydro, about 1,300 people on Vancouver Island and 1,000 on the Sunshine Coast had lost power by 10:30 a.m., and more could lose power as the day goes on.WeatherSep 25, 2023
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Rainfall warning remains in effect for Metro Vancouver, after storm knocks out power to thousandsBC Hydro is also warning its customers, more strong winds and rain are expected throughout Thursday which could contribute to more power outages.CanadaOct 27, 2022
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Freezing rain, winter storm leaves thousands without power on B.C.’s South CoastBC Hydro says crews are out in all the regions and working as fast as they can to restore power in these cold and icy conditions.WeatherJan 7, 2022
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Squirrels and beavers and bears, oh my: BC Hydro lists year’s strangest power outagesSome of BC Hydro's most unusual calls of 2020 involved animals, while others were the result of mishaps involving people.NewsDec 18, 2020
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Risk of thunderstorms as more stormy weather hits B.C.’s south coastMore heavy rain is expected across B.C.'s south coast on Thursday.WeatherSep 24, 2020
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Power restored to all BC Hydro customers impacted by NYE storm: utilityThe utility said 35 customers in Johnson's Landing area, in B.C.'s Kootenays, were the final group to have power restored.Jan 5, 2020
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Hydro to be restored to Vancouver Island customers by Thursday night: BC HydroMore than 30 crews continue to work around the clock to resolve outages on other hard-hit Gulf Islands, and BC Hydro says electricity should be on between Friday and Sunday.Dec 27, 2018
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