B.C.'s powerful windstorm in pictures

A powerful windstorm that pounded southern British Columbia all day Thursday left one woman dead, hundreds of thousands without power, and plenty of property destruction in its wake.

Winds of up to 100 km/h battered parts of the province, sending branches and outdoor structures flyingand uprooting decades-old trees.

Hundreds of thousands of B.C. Hydro customers were affected by power outages. Crews will continue to work until power is restored.

The BC Coroners Service said a woman in Duncan died after her tent was hit bya falling tree.

The picturesque White Rock pier fell victim to the winds as powerful waves ripped out agaping chunk of the structure, leaving a man trappedon the other end. He was later rescued by helicopter.

BC Ferries cancelled numerous sailings due to the heavy wind conditions, andairport operations at Vancouver International Airport were affected.

All travellers are advised to check before leaving.

Environment Canada saidthe winds were expected to ease Thursday evening.