About 2,500 customers in Sidney, British Columbia, lost electricity on March 7, 2026, after strong winds knocked out power across the area. The outage started late Saturday evening as a storm moved through the community.
BC Hydro sent repair crews out immediately to fix the lines and get the lights back on. The company noted that the heavy winds caused several different power problems throughout the weekend.
Most residents had their power restored quickly, but some homes were still without electricity on March 9, 2026. Workers continued to fix the remaining damage caused by the unstable weather over the next few days.
Residents were encouraged to check the official outage map for the latest information on when their power would return. This type of outage is common in the region when high winds hit the coast.
