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B.C. Hydro says 53,000 customers still without electricity after weekend windstorm

by Charlie Smith on August 31st, 2015 at 7:42 AM
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      Tens of thousands of Lower Mainland residents spent a second night without power.

      This morning, B.C. Hydro says there are still 53,000 customers who don't have electricity.

      Crews continue working to restore service after a Saturday (August 29) windstorm.

      It caused power outages for 500,000 customers, but that number was reduced to 180,000 by yesterday morning.

      B.C. Hydro continues to experience technical problems with its website, which has irritated many ratepayers.

      The storm also caused significant economic losses as many stores, restaurants, and other businesses remained closed over the weekend because they didn't have electricity.

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      Lisa Arlin

      Aug 31, 2015 at 8:33am

      It was just awful and very cold with out power for 2 days. All thebanks were closed it was crazy when I was out people wherein a panic trying to get food and gas. There was only one store open traffic lights were out and I am in Fleetwood people are concerned that power will go out again and this is the longest I remember being with out power which finally have on, but for some people out in Langley and hope may still be with out power please every one stay safe!