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Vancouver Windstorm Wreaks Havoc: 120,000 Lose Power
12/18/2025
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- A severe windstorm hit Vancouver's False Creek on December 17, 2025, causing damage.
- Gusts over 100 km/h left at least 10 boats aground.
- British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (B.C. Hydro) reported around 120,000 customers lost power at peak.
- Abbotsford downgraded evacuation orders for nearly 500 properties.
- Some road closures remain due to flooding in the area.
