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Trees trimmed near power lines in Okanagan raising safety concernsA Naramata resident said one tree near his home wound up crashing down onto his deck five months five months after it was trimmed.CanadaMay 16
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B.C. wildfires: Parker Lake blaze near evacuated Fort Nelson doubles in size overnightAccording to the BC Wildfire Service, the Parker Lake blaze is burning alongside Highway 97, around 12 kilometres west of Fort Nelson.FireMay 11
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Thousands lose power in Metro Vancouver due to wind stormThousands of Metro Vancouver residents lost power due to a windstorm Tuesday night. Some were still without electricity on Wednesday morning.WeatherMay 22
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Powerful windstorm cancels BC Ferries sailings, causes power outages for thousandsThe Fraser-Cascade School District closed Boston Bar Elementary School due to road conditions and a power outage Tuesday morning.WeatherJan 9
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Heavy rains and strong winds leave thousands without power in B.C.Heavy rains and strong winds in parts of B.C. late Monday left thousands of households without power on Boxing Day, and more strong winds are forecast to hit the province.WeatherDec 26, 2023
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Power back on for almost all customers: BC HydroBC Hydro says almost all the customers who lost power during a windstorm that swept across southern British Columbia have had it restored.WeatherNov 12, 2023
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Tens of thousands in B.C. without power in wake of overnight stormAfter an overnight storm led to hundreds of power outages, BC Hydro said Saturday that crews would be working day and night to ensure power is restored.WeatherNov 11, 2023
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More power outages possible this winter after dry summer: BC HydroThe weeks of drought conditions, along with wildfire damages, has led to damaged trees, which elevates the risk of 'significant power disruption' in the event of a windstorm.EnvironmentOct 27, 2023
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‘Billion-dollar bug’ arrives in North Okanagan, raises concerns about crop damageThe corn rootworm has found its way to farms in Salmon Arm, Enderby and Armstrong and the crop risk to growers in the area is significant.EconomySep 13, 2023
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Number of properties destroyed by Central Okanagan wildfires grows to 189As crews have been able to better access the fire-damaged areas, they've updated the number of partially or completely destroyed properties to 189 from 181.FireAug 28, 2023
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Search continues for missing boater, kayaker on Okanagan and Kalamalka lakesIt's day two of the search for a pair of men who went missing on Okanagan and Kalamalka lakes Monday night when severe windstorm that swept through the region.InvestigationsJul 26, 2023
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Okanagan residents, businesses clean up after windstorm wreaks havoc MondayTrees were uprooted, branches were left scattered, and boats washed up on shore in Kelowna, leaving city crews to clean up the mess.WeatherJul 25, 2023
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Island wind storm knocks out power; some ferries cancelledSeveral ferries have been cancelled throughout the day and reports of damage to homes, buildings and roads are continuing to come in.Apr 2, 2010
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Hydro tower collapses in SurreyMore than 20,000 residents are without power in Surrey after a massive power failure.Jul 5, 2011
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UPDATE: Boy killed in Grand Forks during stormAn 11-year-old boy is dead after two trees fell on a hut that he was in and crushed him.Jul 21, 2012
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Environment Canada ends wind warning for south coastEnvironment Canada has issued a special weather statement covering the Victoria area, Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Howe Sound.WeatherMay 2, 2020
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BC Hydro restores power to nearly all 220,000 customers impacted by windstormWind warnings were in effect for Victoria, the Southern Gulf Islands, the North Shore, as well as central and southwest Metro Vancouver.WeatherJan 13, 2021
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Report warns of ‘large gaps’ in Canada’s preparedness for climate change disastersAccording to the 734-page report from Natural Resources Canada, the "deep and lasting impacts" of Canada's already changing climate will be felt heavily by all across the country.CanadaJun 30, 2021
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Confusion over four-way stop procedure creates traffic chaos after B.C. windstormICBC says the rules around four-way stops are clear.Sep 1, 2015
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B.C. windstorm: What you need to know about food storage in a power outagePeople still in the dark after a massive windstorm battered southern B.C. on Saturday may be getting concerned about food stored in fridges and freezer. Here's what you need to know.CanadaAug 30, 2015