More than 1200 BC Hydro customers on Vancouver Island woke up without power on Boxing Day and BC Ferries cancelled multiple sailings yesterday and today due to continued strong winds.
Close to 700 residents in Campbell River, Port Hardy and Port Alberni have been without power since Dec. 25.
BC Hydro stated at around 8:30 a.m. Dec. 26 that crews had been assigned, were on their way or had arrived. Some areas may see a mid-day arrival due to ferry scheduling.As of 6 a.m., Dec. 26, BC Ferries provided an update after cancelling multiple major route sailings on Christmas Day.Thursday morning, BC Ferries cancelled eight sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay , from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. departures in both directions due to high winds and waves.
“Strong southeast winds at 70 gusting to 90 km/h, for Greater Victoria, and Southern Gulf Islands,” states Environment Canada, adding “Possible very strong west winds at 70 gusting to 90 km/h for Metro Vancouver and near Juan de Fuca Strait.” “A quick transition to strong west winds are expected this morning behind the system. This will spread across Metro Vancouver and through Juan de Fuca Strait. Winds will ease near midday. At high tide this morning, strong winds from the west will give elevated water levels near Juan de Fuca Strait, especially near Victoria Harbour.
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