Climate Science: What are atmospheric rivers?
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Climate Science: What are atmospheric rivers?
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Jet ski hits grey whale off Stanley Park
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The moment a jet ski strikes a gray whale off Vancouver’s Stanley Park
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No relief for BC’s softwood lumber industry
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Lawsuit filed against Metro Vancouver
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Security breach at YVR
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This is BC: 90 year old still proving age is just a number
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Climate Science: What are atmospheric rivers?
Description
April 18, 2026
The term 'atmospheric river' is being used more and more these days. Global News Meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains what an atmospheric river is, and why they are becoming more intense and destructive.
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Climate Science: What are atmospheric rivers?02:59 | April 18, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 820:40 | 2 hours ago -
Trail assault verdict reaction02:50 | 3 hours ago -
First Seńáḵw tower almost ready for residents02:05 | 3 hours ago -
Surrey Langley Skytrain Milestone01:53 | 4 hours ago -
Cashier refuses to back down in surveillance video from attempted robbery at Chilliwack convenience store01:52 | 4 hours ago -
Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Project marks a milestone01:53 | 9 hours ago -
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School will be torn down and rebuilt03:50 | 11 hours ago -
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School to be torn down, replaced after mass shooting01:06 | May 8, 2026 -
Tumbler Ridge will get a new secondary school03:31 | May 7, 2026 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 718:43 | May 7, 2026 -
Study shows high number of orthopeadic surgeons facing burnout01:59 | May 7, 2026 -
New Broadway closure set to last six months01:53 | May 7, 2026 -
More millennials living with parents01:52 | May 7, 2026 -
Lindsey Hirtreiter sentenced to 1 day in jail01:51 | May 7, 2026 -
B.C. business community concerned about DRIPA02:12 | May 6, 2026 -
Campfire bans go into place early02:01 | May 6, 2026 -
Vancouver-shot TV show moving to Los Angeles01:44 | May 6, 2026 -
Stó:lō woman’s mural vandalized in Chilliwack02:14 | May 6, 2026 -
Metro Vancouver PNE contract secrecy02:29 | May 6, 2026 -
Court date in YVR security breach case00:49 | May 6, 2026 -
Canadians can trust ChatGPT to handle personal data, federal privacy watchdog says after review00:47 | May 6, 2026 -
Closing arguments in Gosal trial02:08 | May 5, 2026 -
U.S. tribes demand say in economic decisions02:04 | May 5, 2026 -
Jet ski hits grey whale off Stanley Park01:51 | May 5, 2026 -
Jet ski hits grey whale near Stanley Park00:41 | May 5, 2026 -
The moment a jet ski strikes a gray whale off Vancouver’s Stanley Park00:35 | May 5, 2026 -
2026 could be another tough year for Canada’s restaurant industry04:20 | May 5, 2026 -
No relief for BC’s softwood lumber industry02:01 | May 4, 2026 -
Lawsuit filed against Metro Vancouver02:14 | May 4, 2026 -
Security breach at YVR01:31 | May 4, 2026 -
This is BC: 90 year old still proving age is just a number01:47 | May 3, 2026
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Climate Science: What are atmospheric rivers?02:59 | April 18, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 820:40 | 2 hours ago
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Trail assault verdict reaction02:50 | 3 hours ago
-
First Seńáḵw tower almost ready for residents02:05 | 3 hours ago
-
Surrey Langley Skytrain Milestone01:53 | 4 hours ago
-
Cashier refuses to back down in surveillance video from attempted robbery at Chilliwack convenience store01:52 | 4 hours ago
-
Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Project marks a milestone01:53 | 9 hours ago
-
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School will be torn down and rebuilt03:50 | 11 hours ago
-
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School to be torn down, replaced after mass shooting01:06 | May 8, 2026
-
Tumbler Ridge will get a new secondary school03:31 | May 7, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 718:43 | May 7, 2026
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Study shows high number of orthopeadic surgeons facing burnout01:59 | May 7, 2026
-
New Broadway closure set to last six months01:53 | May 7, 2026
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More millennials living with parents01:52 | May 7, 2026
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Lindsey Hirtreiter sentenced to 1 day in jail01:51 | May 7, 2026
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B.C. business community concerned about DRIPA02:12 | May 6, 2026
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Campfire bans go into place early02:01 | May 6, 2026
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Vancouver-shot TV show moving to Los Angeles01:44 | May 6, 2026
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Stó:lō woman’s mural vandalized in Chilliwack02:14 | May 6, 2026
-
Metro Vancouver PNE contract secrecy02:29 | May 6, 2026
-
Court date in YVR security breach case00:49 | May 6, 2026
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Canadians can trust ChatGPT to handle personal data, federal privacy watchdog says after review00:47 | May 6, 2026
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Closing arguments in Gosal trial02:08 | May 5, 2026
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U.S. tribes demand say in economic decisions02:04 | May 5, 2026
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Jet ski hits grey whale off Stanley Park01:51 | May 5, 2026
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Jet ski hits grey whale near Stanley Park00:41 | May 5, 2026
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The moment a jet ski strikes a gray whale off Vancouver’s Stanley Park00:35 | May 5, 2026
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2026 could be another tough year for Canada’s restaurant industry04:20 | May 5, 2026
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No relief for BC’s softwood lumber industry02:01 | May 4, 2026
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Lawsuit filed against Metro Vancouver02:14 | May 4, 2026
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Security breach at YVR01:31 | May 4, 2026
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This is BC: 90 year old still proving age is just a number01:47 | May 3, 2026
Climate Science: What are atmospheric rivers?
Description
April 18, 2026
The term 'atmospheric river' is being used more and more these days. Global News Meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains what an atmospheric river is, and why they are becoming more intense and destructive.
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