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• 2021 heat dome fuelled by climate change, intensified wildfire risk: study

  The study found the heat dome in June and July 2021 was 34 per cent larger and lasted 59 per cent longer than a similar event would have without climate change.

  Environment

  Apr 23
• Wildfires spark evacuation alert for Endako, B.C.

  Evacuation alerts have been issued for properties near two wildfires burning out of control in central B.C., including the small community of Endako, as fears of a long wildfire season in the province start to materialize.

  Weather

  Apr 22
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• Environment Canada forecasts heavy snow for parts of Trans-Canada Highway

  A legal winter tire is defined as having at least 3.5 mm of tread depth plus the letters M and S or a three-peak mountain/snowflake symbol.

  Weather

  Apr 15
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• Dramatic video shows tornado-like winds near Quesnel, B.C.

  The wind was so strong a large crate with a wooden railing was blown off the roof of a building and onto Eric Eriksson's employee car.

  Weather

  Apr 10
• ‘Concerning’: B.C.’s snowpack lowest in 50 years at 63% of normal

  Last year at this time, the snowpack average was at 88 per cent of normal. Authorities are concerned significantly higher drought hazards.

  Environment

  Apr 10
• Wildfires 2024: Canada ‘preparing for the worst’ after record season last year

  The federal government says it is taking measures to prepare for this year's wildfire season, noting that wildfire activity is already at above-normal levels.

  Canada

  Apr 10
• Canadian energy producers say they’re prepared for 2024 drought, wildfire risks

  Canadian energy producers say they are prepared and ready for what could be another spring and summer of drought and wildfires in Western Canada.

  Canada

  Apr 9
• Spring flurries could bring 15 cm of snow to Coquihalla, Trans Canada

  At the summit of the Coquihalla Highway, Environment Canada is predicting snowfall amounts of around 15 cm on Tuesday.

  Weather

  Apr 9
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• Total solar eclipse: How to watch if you can’t see it in person

  Global News will be livestreaming Monday's total solar eclipse for Canadians who won't be able to watch it in person.

  Canada

  Apr 7
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• ‘A wake-up’: Whistler, B.C., known for its snow, to start wildfire drills

  First responders will be running an emergency evacuation drill on April 18, part of the resort community's recently developed wildfire defence plan.

  Environment

  Apr 4
• Storm brings 100 lightning strikes, powerful winds through Okanagan

  A storm blew through the Okanagan on Tuesday night, bringing intense flashes of lightning and power toppling winds.

  Weather

  Apr 3
• Drought conditions in Canada could impact natural gas producers: report

  The report by Deloitte Canada identifies potential water shortages in Western Canada as a key risk facing the oil and gas sector in 2024.

  Canada

  Apr 3
• Canada’s wildfire season off to an early start. Here’s what to expect

  After the warmest winter on record, parts of Canada are seeing an early start to the wildfire season with warnings about increased fire activity over the spring period.

  Weather

  Mar 22
• Fire ban coming for Prince George, northeastern B.C.

  Effective March 28, Category 2 and Category 3 fires will be banned across the Prince George Fire Zone, a massive area that essentially covers the entirety of northeastern B.C.

  Weather

  Mar 21
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• Unseasonably warm airmass continues to topple B.C. temperature records

  Environment Canada reported that 23 records have been toppled as an unseasonably warm airmass continued on Monday.

  Weather

  Mar 19
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• Balmy winter Sunday in B.C. topples 38 temperature records

  Environment Canada said a ridge of high pressure brought warm temperatures to B.C. this weekend, and well above-normal conditions are forecast to continue this week.

  Weather

  Mar 18
• B.C. puts up $80M to help drought-stricken farmers

  Unprecedented drought in British Columbia last year has prompted the provincial government to invest $80 million to help manage, collect and store water for crops and livestock.

  Weather

  Mar 18
• 38 daily temperature records fell in B.C. on Saturday as warm weather continues

  B.C. set dozens of temperature records on Saturday as a warm spell continues. Hope went one step further than setting its own record — at 23.6 C, it was the hottest place in Canada

  Weather

  Mar 17
• Daily temperature records set in B.C. as mercury reaches high teens

  In all, 10 areas set new daily highs for March 15, with Squamish being the hottest at 19.5 C.

  Weather

  Mar 16
• Avalanche risk, potential delays on Trans-Canada Highway from B.C. Interior to Alberta

  Motorists traveling in B.C. along Highway 1, from the Shuswap to the Alberta border, are being warned to prepare for changing avalanche conditions.

  Weather

  Mar 15
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• B.C. issues first fire ban of the season as drought worry grows

  The fire ban for the Cariboo region took effect noon March 28 due to "an unseasonably dry fall and winter resulting in high drought conditions." It does not include campfires.

  Weather

  Mar 14
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• Night no longer offering firefighting reprieve, Canadian study shows

  The availability of bone-dry fuels is the key mechanism promoting extreme fire behaviour and growth at night, a new Canadian study found.

  Canada

  Mar 13
• T-shirt weather: Pre-spring warmup forecast for South and Central B.C.

  Unseasonably warm weather is forecast to hit southern and central B.C. starting Thursday.

  Weather

  Mar 12
• January cold snap in Western Canada cost $180M in insurance damages

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says about 70 per cent of the claims related to the extreme cold were for personal property and damage caused by frozen and burst water pipes. 

  Weather

  Mar 11