⚡A fall storm in British Columbia caused BC Ferries cancellations and left thousands without power.

What it means

A powerful fall storm swept across British Columbia's south coast on November 6, 2026, prompting BC Ferries to cancel major routes and leaving tens of thousands of residents without power. The storm brought wind gusts up to 90 km/h and triggered rainfall warnings, making it the first significant fall storm of the season in the region.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is well-supported by multiple reputable local and national news outlets (Global News, CBC, Vancouver Sun) that directly report BC Ferries' cancellation notices and BC Hydro's outage data. These secondary sources are reliable and consistent, and no contradictory reports have emerged.

How new

Genuinely new — the storm occurred on November 6, 2026, and reporting covers events from that day through November 7, 2026.

Go deeper

• Vancouver Sun — first to publish