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.

Five Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast communities set temperature records July 22

Weather My Powell River Now Staff -
Continued high temperatures across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast led to some communities breaking heat records for July 22. 

Heat warning in effect for eastern Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Weather My Powell River Now Staff -
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.

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.

Mild winter weather ties temperature record in Powell River, sets new Sunshine Coast records

Weather Wylie Henderson -
Did it feel warmer than normal on Tuesday?

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.

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.

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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 Canada issues wind warning for Powell River, Saltery Bay

News Justin Waddell -
Sunshine Coast residents may need to batten down the hatches as another windstorm rolls through the area. Environment Canada is...

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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