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Many cities across B.C. recorded the hottest days of their histories during the ‘heat dome’ heatwave that blanketed much of the Pacific Northwest at the end June of 2021. (Black Press Media file photo)

Heat wave or heat dome? Experts weigh in on the difference

Not everyone agrees there’s a difference, but they all agree they will continue

 

Environment Canada says a heat wave descending on parts of Ontario this week is expected to bring dangerously high temperatures. People cool off along the Humber River in Toronto on Monday, May 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Widespread warnings as high heat envelops much of Ontario

Environment Canada says prolonged heat wave could bring temperatures that feel like 45C

 

Some residents in the Cariboo woke up to snow Wednesday, May 29. (Tanya Mack photo)

15 cm of snow falls in parts of Cariboo

Tanya Mack said she wished she waited until June to hang her flower baskets

 

BC Ferries announced two cancellations of sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay, and another two sailings are at risk of cancellations on Wednesday, March 27. (Lauren Collins/The News)

BC Ferries cancels 2 sailings between Victoria, Vancouver due to wind

2 additional sailings are at risk of cancellation

BC Ferries announced two cancellations of sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay, and another two sailings are at risk of cancellations on Wednesday, March 27. (Lauren Collins/The News)
Heavy snowfall and winter storm conditions have shut down high-elevation stretches of a pair of major highways in the British Columbia Interior. Vehicles drive along the Coquihalla Highway, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

‘Very dangerous’: snowfall wreaks B.C. highway havoc, elevates avalanche concern

Backcountry users eager to enjoy the snow warned not to underestimate its instability

Heavy snowfall and winter storm conditions have shut down high-elevation stretches of a pair of major highways in the British Columbia Interior. Vehicles drive along the Coquihalla Highway, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Environment Canada says B.C.’s mountain passes will see large snowfall accumulations, blowing snow and rapidly changing conditions as a cold front arrives. Vehicles are seen as they drive along the Coquihalla Highway Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Blast of winter incoming for B.C. mountain highways this weekend

Coquihalla, Highway 3, Trans Canada through to Rogers Pass, Yellowhead among areas affected

Environment Canada says B.C.’s mountain passes will see large snowfall accumulations, blowing snow and rapidly changing conditions as a cold front arrives. Vehicles are seen as they drive along the Coquihalla Highway Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
<div>Nova Scotia Health says non-emergency services in its Eastern zone will continue to be reduced following a weekend snowstorm. A truck is abandoned on a snow-covered street after a winter storm in Sydney, N.S. on Monday, Feb.5, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Shane Wilkie</div>

Health among many services disrupted in Nova Scotia snowstorm aftermath

Coast guard cadets called in to help as Cape Breton digs out from record snowfall

<div>Nova Scotia Health says non-emergency services in its Eastern zone will continue to be reduced following a weekend snowstorm. A truck is abandoned on a snow-covered street after a winter storm in Sydney, N.S. on Monday, Feb.5, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Shane Wilkie</div>
A person shovels snow in Halifax on Monday, February 5, 2024. Cleanup in Nova Scotia could take days after more than a metre of snow piled up in some parts of the province over the weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Days of work, outside help needed as Nova Scotia digs out of metre-deep snow

State of local emergency declared in Cape Breton to remain in place for the rest of the week

A person shovels snow in Halifax on Monday, February 5, 2024. Cleanup in Nova Scotia could take days after more than a metre of snow piled up in some parts of the province over the weekend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Los Angeles Sheriff officers help two motorists involved in a traffic collision at a busy intersection with a non working traffic signals due to power outage on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles. A storm of historic proportions has unleashed record levels of rain over parts of Los Angeles. The weather is endangering the city’s large homeless population, sending mud and boulders down hillsides dotted with multimillion-dollar homes and knocking out power for about 830,000 people in California. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Half a season worth of rain in 2 days wreaks havoc in California

Soaked ground raising threat of landslides as downpour hit Los Angeles area

Los Angeles Sheriff officers help two motorists involved in a traffic collision at a busy intersection with a non working traffic signals due to power outage on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles. A storm of historic proportions has unleashed record levels of rain over parts of Los Angeles. The weather is endangering the city’s large homeless population, sending mud and boulders down hillsides dotted with multimillion-dollar homes and knocking out power for about 830,000 people in California. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Pedestrians make their way through drifting snow as heavy snow and gusting winds continue to hit Halifax on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. Environment Canada has maintained weather alerts across Nova Scotia with predictions anywhere from 30 to 100 centimetres of snow in parts of the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

Emergency declared in Cape Breton after largest snowstorm in 2 decades

Unofficial counts show snowfalls reaching as high as 100 centimetres

Pedestrians make their way through drifting snow as heavy snow and gusting winds continue to hit Halifax on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. Environment Canada has maintained weather alerts across Nova Scotia with predictions anywhere from 30 to 100 centimetres of snow in parts of the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
FILE - Firefighters watch as the Fairview Fire burns on a hillside, Sept. 8, 2022, near Hemet, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke harm low-income and communities of colour: Study

While the study focused on California, similar patterns can be found in British Columbia

FILE - Firefighters watch as the Fairview Fire burns on a hillside, Sept. 8, 2022, near Hemet, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
Environment Canada is warning of another torrent of heavy rain in southwestern British Columbia in the latest atmospheric river to wash over the region. People use umbrellas to shield themselves from the rain in Vancouver, on Monday, September 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Flood warning issued for Squamish River as rain continues to soak SW B.C.

Rain expected to persist until mid-week, quick weather shifts possible

Environment Canada is warning of another torrent of heavy rain in southwestern British Columbia in the latest atmospheric river to wash over the region. People use umbrellas to shield themselves from the rain in Vancouver, on Monday, September 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Environment Canada is warning of another torrent of heavy rain in southwestern British Columbia in the latest atmospheric river to wash over the region. People use umbrellas to shield themselves from the rain in Vancouver, on Monday, September 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Avalanche risk rising as more rain saturates B.C.’s south coast

Howe Sound and the Sea to Sky area expected to be at the epicentre of continued deluge

Environment Canada is warning of another torrent of heavy rain in southwestern British Columbia in the latest atmospheric river to wash over the region. People use umbrellas to shield themselves from the rain in Vancouver, on Monday, September 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Snow falls as a woman and her dogs walk through an alley way in Victoria, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Extreme cold mostly over in Canada except in northern Alberta

Schools in Metro Vancouver, with the exception of Langley, reopened on Friday

Snow falls as a woman and her dogs walk through an alley way in Victoria, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
A person looks out to a semi frozen False Creek during a snowstorm in Vancouver Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Snow is expected to turn into freezing rain today in parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Snowy southwestern B.C. skies have turned to freezing rain

Transportation corridors remain snarled or treacherous due to weather conditions

A person looks out to a semi frozen False Creek during a snowstorm in Vancouver Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Snow is expected to turn into freezing rain today in parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
A person cycles past a road closed sign during a snowstorm in Vancouver Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. A winter storm closed schools and disrupted flights in B.C. on Wednesday, with snow expected to continue in some parts of the province.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Vancouver records snowiest day in 28 years, freezing rain hits next

Rain expected Friday as weather pattern works its way inland

A person cycles past a road closed sign during a snowstorm in Vancouver Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. A winter storm closed schools and disrupted flights in B.C. on Wednesday, with snow expected to continue in some parts of the province.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
British Columbia’s Coroners Service is reporting the outdoor deaths of 36 people during the early days of January when the province was in the grip of a record-breaking cold snap. A person looks out to a partially frozen False Creek during a snowstorm in Vancouver Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

B.C.’s early January outdoor death rate close to last year’s despite cold snap

B.C. Coroners Service reports 36 outdoor deaths to start year, 5 on cold Jan. 12

British Columbia’s Coroners Service is reporting the outdoor deaths of 36 people during the early days of January when the province was in the grip of a record-breaking cold snap. A person looks out to a partially frozen False Creek during a snowstorm in Vancouver Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
A person waits for an out of service bus during a snowstorm in Vancouver Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Southern B.C. snow dump fun for some, a struggle for others

Significant snow in B.C.’s most populated areas creates multiple challenges

A person waits for an out of service bus during a snowstorm in Vancouver Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
A worker from PG&E works on restoring power to the area after a storm on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Lake Oswego, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

3 dead, baby injured after power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm

It is believed the victims were electrocuted after they got out of the vehicle

A worker from PG&E works on restoring power to the area after a storm on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Lake Oswego, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
Neila and Noah Rozander were off school but still working hard shovelling the deep snow in their Langley City neighbourhood Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)

Snow closes Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver schools for 2nd day in a row

All public schools in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are shut…

Neila and Noah Rozander were off school but still working hard shovelling the deep snow in their Langley City neighbourhood Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)