Heavy snow on the way as Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley warm up
After days of an overnight windchill of -20 C in Vancouver, the deep freeze will soon be behind us. But as one extreme weather warning is set to end, another is taking its place. CityNews weather...
View ArticleB.C. hummingbirds need human help to survive cold snap say experts
With more snow and cold on the way for the Lower Mainland, local hummingbirds are feeling the freeze and may need human help to get through the wintry weather, according to avian experts. While most...
View ArticleB.C. schools to have phased return from winter break
As B.C. breaks another daily COVID-19 case record, the province’s top doctor says students will gradually return from their winter break in the New Year. Kids of essential workers, as well as those who...
View ArticleStay out of backcountry if you are inexperienced, say rescuers
The Friday to close out 2021 is filled with sunshine and clear skies, which may be tempting for some who are itching to get outdoors. But search and rescue crews are urging caution, warning you not to...
View ArticleB.C. fresh snowfall, warming temperatures lead to slippery roads
Many Lower Mainland residents woke up to a fresh layer of snow Sunday morning. Vancouver, Burnaby, the Tri-Cities and the North Shore all had a snowfall warning issued by Environment Canada on Saturday...
View ArticleMore snow expected mid-week for Metro Vancouver as drivers brace for another...
Snow in some parts of Metro Vancouver has already started to fall heavily Tuesday afternoon with near whiteout conditions, however, it isn’t even the big snowfall of the week. The snowy conditions...
View ArticleBusiness is booming for Metro Vancouver snow clearing company
While it’s a headache for commuters, not everyone is unhappy when there’s a dump of snow in Metro Vancouver. For companies like Burnaby Blacktop, it’s “go time” for their snow clearing crews. “We are a...
View Article‘It was awesome’: Port Coquitlam’s mayor rides along in a snow plow
Port Coquitlam’s snow-clearing efforts have gone non-stop since late Wednesday night, as a rare winter storm brought heavy snow to the South Coast. While many took in the winter wonderland from the...
View Article‘Blue Monday,’ saddest day of the year, B.C. expert offers advice
January 17 is considered “Blue Monday,” meaning it is the saddest day of the year, but the Canadian Mental Health Association says there are ways to combat winter blues. Pamela Findling with the BC...
View ArticleWinter storm causing school closures, transportation disruptions in parts of...
A winter storm of rare proportions blanketed much of southern Ontario with heavy snow Monday, causing widespread school closures and travel disruptions, at one point shutting down two major highways....
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