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Earth just had its hottest 12 months in the last 120,000 years

Earth just had its hottest 12 months in the last 120,000 years

The record global temperatures led to spikes of climate-induced warming all over the world, including British Columbia.
Rain and wind in weekend forecast for qathet region

Rain and wind in weekend forecast for qathet region

Weatherhood indicates high winds but above 10 degrees in daytime
How B.C.'s green spaces are linked to ADHD and your health

How B.C.'s green spaces are linked to ADHD and your health

In one study, UBC researchers found the closer one lived to green spaces, the better chance they had of reaching milestones in emotional maturity, language skills, and general knowledge.
What is the 'heat dome' phenomenon and why does it matter?

What is the 'heat dome' phenomenon and why does it matter?

An extended period of hot weather, heat domes can create dangerous conditions for humans, animals and the environments they rely on. But how do they work? And are they really that different from a heat wave?
B.C.'s big cities respond to unusually early cold snap

B.C.'s big cities respond to unusually early cold snap

Extreme weather response activated in Vancouver and Surrey amid unseasonable cold snap.
New maps show how climate change might reshape our planet's biomes

New maps show how climate change might reshape our planet's biomes

A new study sheds light on how climate change might redraw Earth's biological landscape.
Six pieces of weather wisdom deconstructed

Six pieces of weather wisdom deconstructed

Fact check: six popular weather stories and one bad piece of earthquake advice
'Heavy downpours' trigger rainfall warning in Metro Vancouver

'Heavy downpours' trigger rainfall warning in Metro Vancouver

Flood watches have been issued for some parts of the province.
Rainfall, wind warnings hit parts of coastal B.C.

Rainfall, wind warnings hit parts of coastal B.C.

Environment Canada issues rainfall and wind warnings for coastal British Columbia as a robust Pacific storm brings in moisture from Typhoon Bolaven.
B.C. government seeks public feedback on disaster financial aid

B.C. government seeks public feedback on disaster financial aid

The call for input comes less than two weeks after a B.C. ombudsman report found the province's emergency support programs for disaster evacuees are outdated, under-resourced, inaccessible and poorly communicated.