Cold Snap
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Bundle up! Unusually cold arctic temperatures coming to B.C. South CoastGlobal BC meteorologist Yvonne Schalle said the winds will produce wind chill values from -10 to -15 C in some areas. Residents should be prepared for cold weather.WeatherFeb 21
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Freezing temperatures likely caused death of Montreal homeless manA 74-year-old homeless man died Monday evening in Montreal when very cold weather hit the region and temperatures plunged to well below average.WeatherJan 11
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Extreme cold weather warning issued for Montreal, frostbite possible within 10 minutesThe weather agency says the city could experience wind chill values near -38 Celsius on Tuesday morning due to an Arctic air mass and brisk winds.WeatherJan 10
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Pipes freeze and burst in Okanagan buildings amid cold snapClose to a dozen calls have been made to the Kelowna Fire Department in the past 24-hours regarding frozen pipes according to the Platoon Captain, Corrie Lang.WeatherDec 29, 2021
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Man found dead during downtown Kelowna well-being checkRCMP said the officers located the man, who was unresponsive, and immediately began life-saving measures, including administering CPR and naloxone.NewsDec 29, 2021
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Edmonton shelters saving vulnerable from frostbite, extreme coldTwo of Edmonton's shelter providers say they're running at full capacity and seeing those without a home struggle in this relentless extreme cold snap.NewsDec 29, 2021
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Winter driving tips: How to stay safe on icy Okanagan roadsExtremely cold temperatures have swept through the Okanagan, leaving roadways covered in a sheet of ice and compact snow.TrafficDec 28, 2021
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Okanagan service providers working to keep vulnerable people safe as cold snap approachesKelowna Gospel Mission says they are meeting daily with other organizations to ensure any empty beds in shelters are filled.CanadaDec 23, 2021
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Are arctic outbreaks becoming more frequent or more extreme?With Texas shivering amid temperatures 20 C below their seasonal normal, it's a good time to ask whether these extreme weather events are becoming more frequent.EnvironmentFeb 19, 2021
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Cold snap wreaks havoc on pipes and furnace systems across WinnipegWinnipeg HVAC and heating companies are being inundated with calls following the recent cold snap.WeatherFeb 17, 2021
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