Harvest a struggle in Alberta, Saskatchewan, but a miracle in Manitoba
CALGARY – Winter’s icy fingers have touched most of the Prairies since late September, causing havoc and frustration for many farmers trying to get crops off their fields. Dave Reid, who farms near...
View ArticleExtreme cold hits Toronto area, breaking another temperature record
TORONTO (680 NEWS) – The Greater Toronto Area woke up to a windchill near -20 on Wednesday morning — the second-straight day of record-breaking cold in the region. 680 NEWS meteorologist Jill Taylor...
View ArticleB.C. drivers nervous about winter road conditions: survey
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – A new survey for the BCAA finds more than four-in-10 British Columbians admit to being nervous behind the wheel when bad weather hits. Yet almost a third say they are taking a...
View ArticleMost BC Hydro customers still not prepared for major storm, despite...
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Despite experiencing the most damaging winter storm in the history of the province last December, it seems many British Columbians aren’t that interested in preparing for more...
View ArticleUp to 25 centimeters of snow expected to fall on the Coquihalla Highway
KAMLOOPS (NEWS 1130) – Driving to Kelowna or Kamloops Wednesday night could get a bit dicey. Lots of snow is expected to fall over the next 24 hours, and a snowfall warning has now been issued by...
View ArticleCoquihalla Summit expects 20 centimetres of snow
HOPE (NEWS 1130) — The snow has been belting down on the Coquihalla Summit Thursday with a snowfall warning in effect for the pass from Hope to Merritt. About 20 centimetres of snow is expected to fall...
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Expect pre-Christmas travel rush on roads, at airports
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – If you’re heading ho-ho-home for the holidays this weekend, it could be a grind. Christmas crowds and a really big dump of snow are making it tougher for travellers. Road...
View Article‘Merry Stressmas!’ Five days left to complete your Christmas shopping
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – As of Friday, Christmas is just five days away, which means you only have a handful of shopping days left to complete your Christmas shopping list. Malls are overflowing with...
View ArticleBlast of winter weather means tough conditions for holiday travellers
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – If you were planning on heading out for the holidays either by car or plane, you might have to think again. We’re into one of the busiest travel periods of the year and...
View ArticleMassive, free outdoor ice rink opens at North Vancouver Shipyards
NORTH VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — It’s the best of both worlds for Vancouver-area ice skaters–an outdoor rink with a retractable roof so the rain can’t ruin your plans. The Shipyards Skate Plaza is now...
View ArticleSlow down! Winter weather sticking around parts of B.C. southern interior
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – It’s not as bad as Saturday, but you still should be very careful if you’re heading into the interior. Hazardous winter driving conditions are expected to continue through...
View Article6,000 people mark Vancouver Polar Bear Swim 100th anniversary
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – A century of tradition was behind Wednesday’s New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim in English Bay as thousands of people kicked off the year with the annual chilly dip. Too beautiful,...
View ArticleCold preparation prevents injury for outdoor workers: WorkSafe BC
RICHMOND (NEWS 1130) — WorkSafe BC is warning those who work outside to be prepared to prevent hypothermia and frostbite now that chilly temperatures have set in. Between 2015 and 2018, 30 workers in...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Snowfall around the Lower Mainland
LOWER MAINLAND (NEWS 1130) – Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley got their first real taste of winter of 2020 on Friday. Here are some photos from around the region! Open Gallery33 items
View ArticleJackknifed semi closes Highway 1 eastbound in Aldergrove
ALDERGROVE (NEWS 1130) – Icy roads caused troubles for drivers of all types Monday morning. In Aldergrove, a jackknifed semi wedged sideways under the 264th Street overpass closed the route to traffic...
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Another slippery morning on Lower Mainland roads, sidewalks
LOWER MAINLAND (NEWS 1130) – Appalling — that’s how at least one truck driver trainer in the Fraser Valley described the conditions on parts of Highway 1 Tuesday morning. The cold weather coupled with...
View ArticleHighway 1 reopens in both directions between Abbotsford and Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK (NEWS 1130) — Highway 1 between Abbotsford and Chilliwack has reopened in both directions. Crews were forced to shut down Highway 1 between the Lickman Exit and Sumas Exit due to blowing...
View ArticleSnow, high winds, power outages expected for Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — More snow is on the way for Metro Vancouver with high winds, which could make for a difficult commute for drivers Wednesday. NEWS 1130 Meteorologist Michael Kuss says snow is...
View ArticleSouth Coast recovering from wicked weather, but still some flurries to come
ABBOTSFORD (NEWS 1130) – There’s still a chance of showers or flurries around much of the Lower Mainland today, but it’s nothing compared to the winter weather the region was hit with on Wednesday....
View ArticleA hidden danger lurks: Wintry conditions, black ice continue to blanket Lower...
METRO VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – The best word to describe conditions on Metro Vancouver roads this Friday is “deceptive.” The snow buildup is largely gone on major routes, but there’s a more widespread...
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