Network outage on Blakely/Canada update – 05/19/2022
Earlier this morning one of our local broadcasters on Blakely Island stopped responding. We are currently diagnosing the issue for the cause and proper remedy.
Power is still out for our Canadian broadcast points due to damage from the windstorm. Local power crews are currently onsite.
Power outages in Canada – 05/18/2022
Multiple power outages have taken down our broadcasters on Pender Island and parts of Saturna Island. The local power company is already aware of the situation but has not given an estimated recovery time yet. We are continuing to monitor their progress.
Power outage on Pender – RESOLVED – 05/18/2022
Power has been restored to Pender Island and our broadcaster is back online.
Power outage on Pender – 05/18/2022
We have lost power to our broadcaster on Pender Island due to a power outage, affecting customers on Pender and southern Saturna Island. We are monitoring the power company’s reports to ensure our system comes back online when the power is restored.
Backbone connection down on Orcas – RESOLVED – 05/16/2022
Power has been restored to the site and our backbone connection is back online along with all of its associated stations.
Backbone connection down on Orcas – UPDATE – 05/16/2022
Electrical work was being performed on the site of our broadcaster. The work exceeded the charge of our onsite battery backup. OPACLO has informed us that power should be restored shortly.
Backbone connection down on Orcas – 05/16/2022
One of our primary links between our office and customers in western Orcas has stopped transmitting. We are currently investigating the issue and we will post a recovery estimation when we know more.
Power outage affecting Shaw connections – RESOLVED – 05/13/2022
OPALCO restored power to our broadcast point yesterday evening. All of our broadcasters are operating normally and all affected customers should have regular connectivity again.
Power Outage effects customers with connections to Shaw Island – 05/12/2022
OPALCO reports – “UPDATE: 4:15 pm – A tree is in a transmission line on San Juan Island. Everyone is safe and the crew is working to restore the outage. The outage is expected to be restored in approx. 4 hours.”
Power outage on Pender – RESOLVED – 05/12/2022
Power has been restored to our broadcaster on Pender Island. All affected customers should have normal connectivity again.
