Bomb cyclone strikes British Columbia with hurricane-force winds and widespread power outages

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A powerful storm, classified as a bomb cyclone, has hit the British Columbia Coast with winds reaching up to 159 km/h. This has caused significant damage, cutting power to about 225,000 people and closing multiple highways. The storm's strongest winds were recorded on Sartine Island, with gusts expected to reach 120 km/h in other areas. Vancouver's airport also experienced gusts nearing 80 km/h. BC Ferries has canceled many sailings between Vancouver Island and the mainland due to the storm. The weather system is currently about 400 kilometers offshore and is expected to remain active throughout the day.


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