Tens of thousands lose power as windstorm lashes southwest B.C.
CBC
Environment Canada has issued wind warning Friday night as a windstorm pounds southwest B.C.
The warnings cover Metro Vancouver, several parts of Vancouver Island including Greater Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast.
Winds gusting up to 90km/h could be whip throughout the night, the weather service warned, and up to 100km/h on western Vancouver Island. Thunderstorms are also possible.
"Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur," the warning stated. "Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. High winds may result in power outages and fallen tree branches."
B.C. Hydro says over 87,000 customers are without power as of 9 p.m. PT Friday night. The vast majority are on Vancouver Island.
On social media, people reported objects being tossed about.
Environment Canada says the winds should ease overnight.
P.E.I.'s Public Schools Branch is looking for 50 substitute bus drivers, and it'll be recruiting at three job fairs on Saturday, June 8. The job fairs are located at the Atlantic Superstore in Montague, Royalty Crossing in Charlottetown, and the bus parking lot of Three Oaks Senior High in Summerside. All three run from 9 a.m. until noon. Dave Gillis, the director of transportation and risk management for the Public Schools Branch, said the number of substitute drivers they're hiring isn't unusual. "We are always looking for more. Our drivers tend to have an older demographic," he said.