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B.C. weather: More daily records set as warm temperatures continue

Petra Löwer Dec 30, 2023

With a green New Year’s in B.C.’s forecast, the province saw more daily weather records set on Friday. According to Environment Canada, 15 communities recorded new daily maximum highs for Dec. 29 as above-normal temperatures…
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Okanagan weather: Big cool down for the last week of October – Okanagan

Petra Löwer Oct 23, 2023

It’s going to be a much cooler week in the Okanagan. Partly-to-mostly cloudy skies returned to the valley bottom on Monday with an afternoon high aiming for the low teens.Snow levels will fall from 1,200 metres to near the valley…
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Lions Gate Bridge closed as crews deal with large, metal ‘windborne debris’ – BC

Petra Löwer Sep 25, 2023

The Lions Gate Bridge connecting Vancouver and the North Shore closed to traffic in both directions Monday after a large piece of metal became caught on a light structure. Photos posted to social media showed a flat, bent piece of…
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With high heat incoming, fewer than 400 of B.C.’s free air conditioners have been installed

Petra Löwer Aug 12, 2023

As the B.C. government warns of high heat incoming next week, only about 360 of its free portable air conditioners for the vulnerable have been installed. BC Hydro confirmed the number Friday, adding that to date, it has received…
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