Saturday, June 20, 2026
ADVT 
National

Thousands In Southern Bc Still Without Power Following Massive Windstorm

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 11 Feb, 2019 06:31 PM
  • Thousands In Southern Bc Still Without Power Following Massive Windstorm

VANCOUVER — More than 11,000 customers were still without power in British Columbia on Sunday following a windstorm.


BC Hydro says that at one point on Saturday, the storm knocked out power to more than 70,000 customers.


The hardest hit areas were in the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast, along with southern Vancouver Island.


Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning for Metro Vancouver on Sunday afternoon.


The national forecaster expected about five to 10 centimetres in the region beginning in the afternoon.


The weather agency also has snowfall warnings of five to 10 centimetres for east and inland Vancouver Island, Greater Victoria and the southern Gulf Islands.


It also warns of strong winds in Squamish and Whistler as cold Arctic air surges through the mainland inlets and valleys of the B.C. coast.

MORE National ARTICLES

Russian Aggression And Cyberwarfare Key Issues For Canada To Confront: Harjit Sajjan

Russian Aggression And Cyberwarfare Key Issues For Canada To Confront: Harjit Sajjan
HALIFAX — Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says Russia's disruptive behaviour on the world stage will be among the key issues discussed this weekend at an international defence and security conference in Halifax.

Russian Aggression And Cyberwarfare Key Issues For Canada To Confront: Harjit Sajjan

Plane Crash-Lands In Newfoundland With 51 People Aboard, No Injuries Reported

STEPHENVILLE, N.L. — A man onboard a plane that made an emergency landing at an airport in western Newfoundland Thursday says passengers became nervous after they were asked to brace themselves in a crash position.

Plane Crash-Lands In Newfoundland With 51 People Aboard, No Injuries Reported

WATCH: Disturbing Video Of N.S. School Bullying Shows People With Disabilities Are Devalued

GLACE BAY, N.S. — Advocates say a disturbing video showing a Cape Breton teen's classmate walking over him in a stream demonstrates how the lives of people with disabilities are often devalued.

WATCH: Disturbing Video Of N.S. School Bullying Shows People With Disabilities Are Devalued

Reconstructive Lower Surgery For Transgender People Will Soon Be Available In British Columbia

Reconstructive Lower Surgery For Transgender People Will Soon Be Available In British Columbia
VANCOUVER — Reconstructive lower surgery for transgender people will soon be available in British Columbia.

Reconstructive Lower Surgery For Transgender People Will Soon Be Available In British Columbia

Unhappy With Happy Meals, Father Allowed To Bring Class Action Against McDonald's

Unhappy With Happy Meals, Father Allowed To Bring Class Action Against McDonald's
MONTREAL — A class action lawsuit against McDonald's Canada arguing that Happy Meals and their accompanying toys illegally advertise to children can go ahead, a judge has ruled.

Unhappy With Happy Meals, Father Allowed To Bring Class Action Against McDonald's

'Brain Drain' Question From Student Shadows Justin Trudeau's Trade Push In Asia

'Brain Drain' Question From Student Shadows Justin Trudeau's Trade Push In Asia
Given the right policies, a brain drain one year could become a "brain gain" another year for any country if people are freely able to move, Trudeau replied.

'Brain Drain' Question From Student Shadows Justin Trudeau's Trade Push In Asia