Only 1,200 homes and businesses, most in north-central B.C., remained in the dark early Friday
Electricity supplier warns power outages could be widespread and frequent this year
Storm struck the Maritimes, eastern Quebec and Newfoundland
Hundreds of people displaced by destructive tropical storm
16 of 85 planned guests managed to show
Storm expected to turn into a major hurricane
Ian expected to become a hurricane by Sunday and major hurricane by late Monday
Numerous homes have been washed away into the sea
Typhoon Hinnamnor is the strongest global storm this year
Lightning touched ground over 17,000 times
A thunderstorm brought lightning to the area on Aug. 10
Territory facing about 20 fires a day that have been sparked beginning on the long weekend
Rainfall and potential thundershowers may lead to increased runoff
Ten people died after Saturday’s thunderstorm, power expected to be fully restored within a few days
Hydro poles broken, towers toppled
4 people dead as the result of falling trees
Avalanche Canada cut danger ratings but cautioned warmth and rain has weakened snow packs
