Tag: Environment Canada

Air quality warnings expand across southern B.C. due to lingering wildfire smoke

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
Wildfire smoke blanketed southern B.C. on Friday, prompting widespread air quality warnings.

Orange air quality alert issued as wildfire smoke blankets parts of B.C.

Health Emily Joveski -
Air quality warnings have been upgraded to orange for several regions of southern and central B.C. as wildfire smoke is expected to linger for the next 24 to 48 hours.

Heat warning in effect for eastern Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Weather My Comox Valley Now -
Parts of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast remain under a heat warning until Wednesday. 

Hotter than normal summer ahead for B.C., say federal forecasters

Weather Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is likely headed for a warmer-than-normal summer, with Environment Canada forecasting above-average temperatures across much of the province.

Port Hardy sets new April 19 temperature record, Comox ties previous mark

Weather Nathan Maley -
As temperatures warmed ahead of summer, two Vancouver Island communities set new benchmarks for daily high temperatures. 

Windy forecast prompts warning from Environment Canada

Weather Wylie Henderson -
Environment Canada has issued a wind warning covering most of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

Coastal Flooding Statement active for parts of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Weather Wylie Henderson -
Environment Canada has issued a coastal flooding statement for B.C.’s south coast, affecting parts of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.

Comox Valley breaks December 14 heat record held for over 100 years

Weather Nathan Maley -
Temperatures in the Comox Valley reached a new daily high over the weekend. 

Wind warning in effect Tuesday for majority of Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Weather Nathan Maley -
A vigorous frontal system is bringing heavy wind and rain to much of the B.C. coast today.

Heavy smoke expected across B.C. as wildfire season rages on

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia wildfire officials say late-season heat waves and heavy smoke are signalling a longer and more challenging wildfire season extending into the fall.

Smoke and heat blanket B.C. as late-summer heat records fall

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Smoke and high temperatures are settling over large parts of British Columbia, just a week after the last record-breaking heat wave.

B.C. Hydro encourages energy conservation as temperatures soar

Provincial Emily Joveski -
High temperatures that have blanketed parts of British Columbia this week are expected to cool gradually in the coming days. 

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas. 

Heat warnings issued for many parts of B.C.

Weather My Comox Valley Now -
Heat warnings are in place for multiple parts of British Columbia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in some regions.

Prolonged hot weather prompts heat warning

News Justin Goulet -
Story by Sharon Vanhouwe, Vista Radio VICTORIA, B.C. - If the term “heat warning” is new to you, that’s because...

Heat wave hitting Coastal B.C. this week

News Justin Goulet -
VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C. – You’re going to want to stay nice and hydrated this week. Environment Canada is calling...
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B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion for businesses, travellers, say experts

Business
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New lease on life for local seagull thanks to search and rescue

Search and Rescue
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BC Ferries commits to halving underwater noise by 2036

BC Ferries
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De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

Business
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Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.