Several heat records broken or tied across Vancouver Island Sunday
High temperatures across the region this weekend led to multiple heat records being broken or tied in multiple Vancouver Island communities.Â
Island Health says keep cool and check on vulnerable people during heat warning
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for Eastern Vancouver Island and inland areas of the island with highs of 30 degrees Celsius expected until Tuesday.
Tsunami advisory cancelled by Tsunami Warning System
The Tsunami Advisory issued yesterday evening by the US Tsunami Warning System for much of the BC Coast was cancelled Wednesday morning. The advisory followed an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia and covered most of the BC coast and the northern and western coasts of Vancouver Island, Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula.
Residents in tsunami zones urged to prepare, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional DistrictÂ
A tsunami watch has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for several regions on the western and northern parts of Vancouver Island.
Parts of Vancouver Island on tsunami watchÂ
Update as of July 29 at 6:32 p.m. from Environment and Climate Change Canada, strong localized currents are expected,...
Heat warnings issued for many parts of B.C.
Heat warnings are in place for multiple parts of British Columbia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in some regions.
Environment and Climate Change Canada say hot weather expected starting SaturdayÂ
Warm weather is scheduled to hit the region and that has Environment and Climate Change Canada reminding everyone to...
Heavy snowfall has power outage potential, BC HydroÂ
BC Hydro says wet snow could bring power outages, and that people should be prepared if they experience power...
Storm wreaks havoc across region
The storm continues to cause disruptions to several services, including ferry cancellations and power outages across the region. BC Ferries...
Coastal communities prepare for severe weather impacts
Plans to handle the aftermath of the bomb cyclone are underway with several key industries bracing for high winds...
Prepare for all cold weather emergencies, Environment and Climate Change Canada
With temperatures starting to drop, Island and Sunshine Coast residents are being urged to take all necessary precautions, especially...