Power outage occurred at 9:15 a.m. and affected less than five customers
High winds have hindered technicians ferrying to problem spots on Quadra Island
BC Hydro reports 2,117 units affected for Cortes and portion of mainland north of Powell River
Second big power outage on the island in two weeks
BC Hydro reporting multiple outages in Campbell River and Cortes Island too
No injuries reported, BC Hydro crews called in to ensure safe exits
Heat didn’t cause damage to transmission pole, but it hampered efforts to find the problem
Despite an increase of pressure on the Western grid, blackouts are not expected like in some U.S. states
A Symphony of Fireworks of thanks to the heroes of the BC…
Neighbouring communities also facing weather-caused outage
It says crews have been working around the clock since then
Service expected to resume for all by end of Dec. 23, power company says
Helium balloons in Vernon and a hungry bear near Nakusp top BC Hydro’s list
Over 43,000 customers powerless in Vancouver Island after autumn storm rages
BC Hydro reports more than 1600 customers affected by power outages in Gold River, Tahsis and Zeballos
A crew has arrives at the outage area
Crews will be working on substation maintenance and pole replacements
