Residents in Colwood, British Columbia, are dealing with power outages after a strong windstorm swept through the West Shore overnight between March 11 and March 12, 2026. The storm caused lights to flicker and resulted in full blackouts for many homes and businesses in the community.
Teams from BC Hydro have been sent out to find the damage and get the electricity back on. While many areas are already starting to see their power return on the morning of March 12, some residents are still waiting for repairs to be finished.
The utility company says its workers will continue to be on the ground until all service is restored. High winds across different parts of the province have made it a busy night for repair crews who are fixing lines knocked down by the weather.
People who are still without power can look at the official outage map to see when their lights might come back on. If an outage is not listed on the map, residents can report it by calling 1-800-BCHYDRO or by dialing *HYDRO on a mobile phone.
