B.C. Ferries cancelled trips between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island as a windstorm slammed into the southwest coast of British Columbia on Christmas Day.Very strong southeast winds are expected for much of Vancouver Island and the South Coast,

Sailings on numerous coastal routes have been cancelled as Environment Canada warns of incoming high winds and heavy rain.

Strong winds and heavy rain are battering B.C.'s south coast on Christmas Day. Environment Canada says the gusts are up to 120 kilometres per hour in some areas. The weather agency says wind warnings for Metro Vancouver,