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Slight increase for Sunshine Coast drought conditions according to provincial report

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has published its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to Sept. 17.

Latest drought report identifies low streamflow concerns for southeast Vancouver Island

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data up to Sept. 10.

Drought conditions persist on East Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
Locally, East Vancouver Island, from Campbell River through Victoria, and the Sunshine Coast are at Level 2 on the drought severity index, with Level 5 being the most severe.

Latest drought report shows drying conditions for Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The report notes high water scarcity levels in the Chemainus and Koksilah Rivers in the Cowichan Valley.

Drought concerns slightly rise on Sunshine Coast, status quo for Vancouver Island

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to Aug. 13.

Latest drought bulletin shows no changes for Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The report says variable conditions continue across the coastal region, and below-normal groundwater levels remain a concern in parts of East Vancouver Island and the South Coast.

Latest drought report shows improved conditions for Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The report says recent rainfall has provided some relief for western Vancouver Island and much of the central and south coasts, but concerns remain about below-normal groundwater levels, reduced fish habitat and unsuitable water temperatures.

Vancouver Island drought conditions slightly improve after rainfall

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has published its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 23.

Several Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast communities break temperature records on June 23

Weather My Powell River Now Staff -
Temperatures soared across much of B.C. on Tuesday, breaking several daily heat records. 

More temperature records broken Monday as hot, dry weather continues

Weather My Powell River Now Staff -
Temperatures remained unusually high across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast Monday. 

Several records broken across Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast as temperatures rise

Weather My Powell River Now Staff -
High temperatures continue to set records across much of British Columbia as summer approaches, including several communities on Vancouver...

Residents in tsunami zones urged to prepare, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District 

Weather Justin Baumgardner -
A tsunami watch has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for several regions on the western and...

Update: Parts of Vancouver Island on tsunami watch 

Weather Justin Baumgardner -
Update as of July 29 at 6:32 p.m. from Environment and Climate Change Canada, strong localized currents are expected,...

New weather tower in BC will enhance severe weather forecasting 

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A new weather radar tower on BC’s Sunshine Coast will help Environment and Climate Change Canada scan 330 kilometers...

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

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

B.C. breaks electricity demand record amid extremely low temperatures, BC Hydro

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Records were shattered for electricity demand in the province on Monday, according to B.C. Hydro
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