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Historic Cochrane tree downed in powerful windstormA long-standing, beloved tree that is estimated to be over 300-years-old at Cochrane Ranche has fallen after a windstorm.Global News at 5 CalgaryJan 17
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Wind fans ‘life-threatening’ wildfires in affluent Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los AngelesA raging wildfire is threatening homes in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles, with Malibu, Santa Monica and Venice nearby. This fire has been described as a “blow torch,” consuming an area the size of “three football fields” every minute. Jordan Armstrong reports.U.S. NewsJan 7
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B.C. windstorm death toll rises to 3The death toll from Saturday’s windstorm on the south coast has now risen to three. The bodies of two people were pulled from the site of a mudslide at Lions Bay that previously closed the Sea-to-Sky Highway for nearly 24 hours. As Grake Ke reports, search and rescue crews made the tragic discovery after searching...CanadaDec 15, 2024
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Town of Cochrane says legacy of the ‘Grandfather Tree’ will be preservedTwo weeks after a windstorm brought down a beloved tree in Cochrane, the town is rallying to ensure its deep-routed legacy will be lasting. Meghan Cobb has more.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJan 30
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Thousands without power after windstormKevin Aquino, with BC Hydro, joins Global News Morning with the latest on the outages caused by the bomb cycloneGlobal News Morning BCNov 20, 2024
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Elderly man badly injured in fatal B.C. South Coast stormWe’re learning new details about the personal toll of last week’s windstorm that swept through the south coast. Three people died as a result of the storm on December 14th. And now, a family is describing the injuries an elderly man suffered when a tree fell on him in a Surrey cemetery. Alissa Thibault reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCDec 22, 2024
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B.C. mudslide: One person dead, another missing after home swept awayThe body of one person has been recovered and another person is still unaccounted for after a home was swept away by a mudslide that went across Highway 99 near Lions Bay, B.C. on Saturday. The mudslide took place during a major windstorm on B.C.’s south coast and has prompted the community to issue a...Dec 16, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Dec.15The death toll from a violent windstorm that battered the B.C. coast Saturday has risen to three after two bodies were pulled from a mudslide at Lions Bay. Thousands of people packed an arena in Colwood to say goodbye to former premier John Horgan. A judge has awarded a Yukon couple $10,000 after they were...Global BCDec 15, 2024
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Cleanup begins after destructive B.C. windstormCrews have been out in full force over the last 24 hours working to restore power to hundreds of thousands of customers after Monday’s windstorm. Trees toppled on roads, vehicles, homes, and utility poles. As Emily Lazatin reports, cleanup for some will take a long time.Global News Hour at 6 BCNov 5, 2024
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Windstorm causes damage across B.C. South CoastRain and heavy winds brought down trees, knocked out power and caused huge waves across B.C.’s South Coast Monday. Here’s a look at just some of the damage caused around the region.WeatherNov 4, 2024
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Strong fall windstorm knocks down trees, power on B.C.’s South CoastIt’s been a blustery day along the South Coast, and while torrential rains have eased, the winds are wreaking havoc on many communities. Angela Jung has more on the stormy falloutGlobal News Hour at 6 BCNov 4, 2024
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Amtrak engineer survives collision with tree in B.C. to Washington State trainWe’re getting a look at a shockingly close call in Washington State during the windstorm. Amtrak says Train 519 was heading from Vancouver to Seattle Tuesday evening when it struck a tree that had fallen across the tracks.Global News at Noon BCNov 21, 2024
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North Shore power surge damage sparks questionsA windstorm earlier this month seems to have caused costly damage in one North Shore neighbourhood. As Angela Jung reports, repairs from a corresponding power surge are said to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and home and business owners are questioning who will pay for them.Global News Hour at 6 BCNov 17, 2024
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Tornado believed to have touched down near SecheltResearchers with Northern Tornado Project say they’ve confirmed that a tornado downed trees near Sechelt on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast during a windstorm on Monday. As Troy Charles reports, it’s not the first time a November tornado has been recorded in the province.Global News at 11 BCNov 7, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Nov. 4A windstorm toppled trees and cut power to thousands across B.C.’s South Coast. The labour dispute at B.C. ports that could cause a huge hit to the Canadian economy. And the emotional reaction to the sentencing of a man who drove into a Mission protest march.Global BCNov 4, 2024
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Windstorm causes damage, knocks power out across Lower MainlandA heavy windstorm fell trees and knocked out power for thousands across the Lower Mainland overnight Tuesday.WeatherMay 22, 2024
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Pilot project aims to keep Lethbridge bins standingAnother strong windstorm overnight – and that continued into a blustery day. and while the wind is nothing new to Lethbridge residents, dealing with downed waste and recycling bins can be a big nuisance for residents and the city alike. as Brandon Cassidy reports the city has some tips to help keep your bins upright.Feb 29, 2024
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Falling tree narrowly misses two children in VernonOne Okanagan family is feeling extremely lucky in the wake of that windstorm. Their two young daughters were in the backyard playing when a large Douglas Fir tree came crashing down just feet from where the girls were standing. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the older sister jumped into action to get herself and her...Feb 26, 2024
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Large waves swamp cars on Washington ferryWashington State Ferries has posted dramatic video showing large waves rocking one of its vessels and soaking vehicles on the deck. The ferry was heading across the Strait of Juan de Fuca during Tuesday’s windstorm which forced BC Ferries to cancel a number of sailings.WeatherJan 10, 2024
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N.S. farm struggling with extreme weather eventsA small family-run farm in Kingsport, N.S. is reeling after losing a greenhouse earlier in the month due to a violent windstorm. It’s one of several extreme weather events this year that has resulted in a significant loss of crops and income. Amber Fryday reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxDec 27, 2023