BC Hydro reported the power was off after 7 a.m. with an estimated time back on of 3:30 p.m.
Despite an increase of pressure on the Western grid, blackouts are not expected like in some U.S. states
Outage affecting Fairfield Island, parts of downtown Chilliwack and surrounding area
It says crews have been working around the clock since then
Helium balloons in Vernon and a hungry bear near Nakusp top BC Hydro’s list
Power knocked out to more than 600 homes in Ryder Lake and Promontory Thursday afternoon