A B.C. teacher translates Christmas carols into Dakelh, while a mother-son reunion and a dog rescue story warm hearts this holiday season B.C. Teacher Translates Carols, Heartwarming Reunion, AirTag Saves Dog Prince George: So, there’s this amazing story coming out of British Columbia. A teacher named Cherie Chai is translating Christmas carols into the Dakelh…
British Columbia braces for heavy rain and strong winds this Christmas, with warnings issued across the south coast and Vancouver Island. Wild Christmas Weather Hits B.C. with Wind and Rain Warnings VANCOUVER: So, it looks like Christmas in British Columbia is going to be a wild one this year. Environment Canada has put out a…
British Columbians face potential holiday disruptions due to heavy rain, snow, and power outages from incoming storms this Christmas season Heavy Rain, Snow & Power Outages May Disrupt Christmas in B.C. Victoria: It looks like Christmas in British Columbia might not be as peaceful as folks hoped. A powerful storm is rolling in, and it’s…
B.C. coast faces heavy rain and strong winds, disrupting holiday plans Potent Back-to-Back Systems Threaten B.C. Coast’s Holiday Celebrations Victoria: This week, holiday celebrations in southern British Columbia are looking a bit grim. A couple of strong weather systems are rolling in, bringing heavy rain and fierce winds that could really mess with plans. It’s…
Oysters from B.C., Alberta, and Ontario are recalled over norovirus contamination concerns, prompting consumer warnings and health advice. Oysters Recalled in B.C., Alberta, Ontario Due to Norovirus Risk Victoria: So, here’s the scoop. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency just announced a recall for some oysters that might be contaminated with norovirus. This affects folks in…
Canada experienced contrasting winter weather as storms hit both coasts on the solstice, bringing snow to the Maritimes and rain to the west Hulking Storms Bookend Canada on the Winter Solstice Halifax: Today was quite the spectacle for Canada. Huge low-pressure systems were making waves on both coasts as winter officially kicked off. While the…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia as the new lieutenant-governor of British Columbia, succeeding Janet Austin. Trudeau Appoints Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia as B.C.’s New Lieutenant-Governor VICTORIA: So, guess what? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau just announced that Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia is the new lieutenant-governor of British Columbia. She’s the 31st person to take on this role,…
Reports indicate that a B.C. police officer facing serious charges has tragically died by suicide, raising concerns in the community. B.C. Police Officer Charged with Sexual Assault Dies by Suicide Shawnigan Lake: So, there’s some really sad news coming out of British Columbia. Reports say that a police officer, Sgt. Matthew Ball, who was facing…
The Coquihalla Highway is closed as heavy snow and poor visibility create dangerous travel conditions across British Columbia. Coquihalla Highway in B.C. Closes Due to Heavy Snow and Low Visibility Hope: So, the Coquihalla Highway is closed right now. It’s been a wild weekend with power outages and even a landslide. Now, more snow is…
A bizarre cloud formation in British Columbia has sparked curiosity, revealing fascinating atmospheric science behind its unique appearance. Weirdest Cloud in Canadian History Explained by Science Comox: On December 14, a strange cloud appeared over British Columbia’s coast after a windstorm. It looked like something out of a sci-fi movie, and people were totally captivated.…