Extreme Weather
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At least 2 dead in Texas as winter ice storms batter large parts of U.S.As the ice storm advanced eastward on Tuesday, watches and warnings stretched from the western heel of Texas all the way to West Virginia.U.S. NewsJan 31
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Recent cold snap could lead to less Okanagan wine next yearResults from a recent bud dissection show primary and secondary bud damage across the Okanagan due to extreme weather experienced in December.ConsumerJan 30
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Brief B.C. weather reprieve, but more rain comingNo weather warnings were posted across British Columbia for the first time in weeks, and flood watches on the south coast have been lifted, but Environment Canada says more heavy rain is on the way.WeatherDec 28, 2022
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Canadian Sunwing passengers stranded in Mexico for 5 days with ‘no communication’Five days after they were supposed to return Calgary, two women and their kids finally made it home from Mexico after Sunwing cancelled their flights.CanadaDec 27, 2022
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Vancouver closes parts of seawall as region sees pockets of floodingThe City of Vancouver issued an advisory warning of "moderate to elevated" flood risk for low-lying areas near the ocean, due to a king tide and possible storm surge.WeatherDec 27, 2022
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Coquihalla Highway reopened in both directions between Hope and Merritt Thursday morningTraffic cameras in the area showed icy and snowy conditions on the road. Much of southern B.C. remained under extreme cold and arctic outflow warnings Wednesday.TrafficDec 21, 2022
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Saskatchewan weather hampering flights: ‘Pack that extra little bit of patience’Saskatchewan travellers are finding themselves stranded as airlines are delaying and cancelling flights due to the extreme weather.WeatherDec 21, 2022
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Kelowna, B.C. adding additional emergency warming measures amid cold snapAt this time, those living outside can also go to the Parkinson Rec Centre, the Metro Central Drop-in Centre and the Kelowna Downtown Library to escape from the cold.HealthDec 19, 2022
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Extreme cold in Alberta leads to messy commutes, travel delays and health warningsAs temperatures reach -40 with the wind chill, Albertans being warned to stay inside, dress appropriately when heading out and avoid roads unless necessary.TrafficDec 19, 2022
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Ottawa pledges $1.6B to improve infrastructure as part of new climate strategyEmergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair released the adaptation strategy Thursday, and a plan to carry it out, in Prince Edward Island on Thursday.EnvironmentNov 24, 2022
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