BC Coast

• Heavy rainfall, winds soak sections of B.C.

  Also on Monday, Sechelt equalled a daily high record, with the thermometer reaching 12.3 C, tying the mark set in 2007.

  Weather

  Dec 5, 2023
  
• A tsunami from 9.0 earthquake would reach B.C. coast in about 20 minutes, research finds

  "We regularly work with communities on their tsunami activities preparedness and plans," Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, Bowinn Ma told Global News Tuesday.

  Environment

  May 9, 2023
  
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• 2 minor earthquakes recorded near B.C. coast Saturday night

  Earthquakes Canada says two separate, minor quakes rattled areas off the coast of British Columbia over the weekend.

  Environment

  Mar 12, 2023
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• 3 men handed 1-year ban, fines for illegal fishing in B.C.

  Fisheries and Oceans Canada say the three were caught following a public tip in August 2021. The three were found guilty in November 2022.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2022
• Recent rainfall helping B.C. salmon return to spawning grounds, expert says

  There were so many spawning Coho below the hatchery at Noon's Creek in Port Moody, many bystanders stopped to watch the salmon on the side of a trail.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2022
• BC Hydro prepares for atmospheric river, possible power outages

  BC Hydro is warning customers to be prepared for weather-related power outages caused by trees weakened due to drought conditions, especially on B.C.’s South Coast.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2022
• B.C. government announces $3.8M in funding for coastline cleanups

  The province has announced $3.8 million that will go towards cleaning B.C.'s coastline while creating new jobs.

  Environment

  Jul 29, 2022
• Newest baby orca seen in B.C. waters given a name

  A young southern resident killer whale spotted swimming in the waters off the west side of Vancouver Island now has a name.

  Environment

  Jul 10, 2022
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• A new study raises tsunami concerns in Washington. But could waves reach B.C.?

  A University of Victoria assistant professor gave her opinion on what B.C. would experience if a major earthquake occurred at the Seattle Fault.

  Environment

  Jul 9, 2022
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• Cold weather ahead: Arctic air in B.C. forecast, southbound blast expected to blanket province

  Environment Canada has issued a near-province-wide special weather statement calling for sudden temperature drops because of incoming Arctic air.

  Weather

  Feb 6, 2021