South Coast

• B.C. weather: Month of May was warmer, drier than normal for most of province

  On Thursday, Environment Canada released its data for May, and 16 locations in British Columbia recorded their warmest monthly totals.

  Weather

  Jun 1
  
• ‘Precipitation deficit’: Dry May raises wildfire risk on B.C.’s South Coast

  In comparison to that cool and damp May last year that essentially delayed the start of summer, this year has been virtually drought-like.

  Environment

  May 31
  
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• BC weather: Hot spring weather dominates, brings another day of temperature records

  According to Environment Canada, a ridge of high pressure anchored over the province is bringing clear skies and warm spring weather.

  Environment

  Apr 30
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• B.C. weather: Sunshine dominates forecast, temperature records set across province

  After a dozen daily temperature records were set in B.C. Friday, more could come Saturday and Sunday as a ridge of high pressure is projected to last throughout the weekend.

  Weather

  Apr 29
• Most of southern B.C. under high-streamflow advisories amid wet weather

  The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued new high-streamflow advisories for smaller and lower elevation creeks in the Okanagan and Similkameen regions Monday.

  Weather

  Apr 10
• Winning Lotto 6/49 ticket worth $5M purchased in Lower Mainland

  The BC Lottery Corporation says the lucky ticket was bought in North Vancouver. Winners have 52 weeks to claim their money.

  Canada

  Mar 30
• Heavy rain forecast to soak South Coast through to Friday

  Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, the Sea-to-Sky and Sunshine Coast regions and the east and west coasts of Vancouver Island. 

  Weather

  Jan 11
• Powerful winds forecast to hit B.C.’s South Coast Thursday

  The national weather and climate agency said the winds were expected as a strong low-pressure system over the Pacific ocean moves northward.

  Weather

  Jan 4
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• Cougar prowling small island off Nanaimo, B.C.

  A large cougar is prowling a tiny, but densely populated island just off Nanaimo, B.C.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2022
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• BC Hydro working to restore power following winter wallop of South Coast

  BC Hydro says its "all hands on deck" as it works to restore power to customers impacted by Friday's winter storm.

  Environment

  Dec 24, 2022