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New B.C. Storm Brings 100 km/h Winds with Some Vancouver Island Homes Still in Dark

  • A powerful storm brought gusts up to 100 km/h to Vancouver Island, causing ongoing power outages in remote areas.
  • BC Hydro warns some homes may remain without power until late Saturday, with over 11,000 customers affected.
  • Environment Canada issued wind warnings, though the storm is less intense than a recent "bomb cyclone" that hit the region.