Tag: rain

Chance of rain not likely to impact Vancouver Island, smoke to have light haze

As wildfires burn on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, smoke will remain light for now, but rain is...

Rain, cooler temperatures to continue through May: Environment Canada

Environment Canada says cooler-than-average temperatures on Vancouver Island are expected to continue through May and into June with the...

Strong winds and rain expected for Comox Valley, Powell River

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Comox Valley and the Sunshine Coast.

Man taken to hospital following morning trailer fire

A man was taken to the hospital after a trailer fire broke out in a Courtenay parking lot. Fire crews...

Hydro still in ‘conservation mode’ following rainy weekend

COURTENAY, B.C. – It was a wet weekend on northern Vancouver Island. The showers had an impact on both the...

Mount Washington closed due to weather conditions

UPDATE as of 10:00 a.m. on Sun. January 21st: Emcon Services and DriveBC say the road is closed in...

Weather Network Releases Winter Forecast

The Weather Network says Canadians should expect a wild ride this Winter. However, meteorologist Brad Rousseau says for Vancouver Island...

April Showers Indeed

The stats are in for April and if you thought it was wetter than normal - you'd be right. Doug...

Forecasters calling for rain heading into the weekend

After a bit of snow Thursday afternoon, meteorologists with Environment Canada are saying we've got some wet days ahead...

Forecast calling for mix of snow and rain

Environment Canada says we could be seeing some more flurries mixed in with rain starting Thursday evening and going...

Clear Your Catch Basins

Residents are being asked to help make sure the incoming water has somewhere to go. Spokesperson Kyle Shaw says road...

Winter storm to be followed by rain

Another blast of winter is set to hit the coast Wednesday. A winter storm warning has been issued for...

Environment Canada says more snow on the way

Environment Canada is calling for more snow for the BC Coast. Meteorologist Armel Castellan says the ridge of high pressure...

BC Hydro advising caution around Puntledge River

BC Hydro is warning residents to be cautious around the Puntledge River for the next few days. Spokesperson Stephen Watson...

Puntledge River to stay at high level as rain continues

BC Hydro says the Puntledge River will remain high through the week as another set of storms is set...

Slow down on the slippery highways

With the massive amounts of rain hitting the region, Cumberland's Fire Chief is urging people to be careful on...
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.