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Ocean temperatures dip to single digits in qathet region

Ocean temperatures dip to single digits in qathet region

Cold water swimming enthusiasts continue in cold months
El Niño expected to continue in qathet region through April

El Niño expected to continue in qathet region through April

Weather phenomena affecting patterns globally and contributing to elevated global temperature
Warming seas threaten existence of sea snails in B.C.'s Strait of Georgia

Warming seas threaten existence of sea snails in B.C.'s Strait of Georgia

A new study has found a rise in marine temperature could spell doom for the Strait of Georgia's dogwhelk population.
Thick fog rolling into qathet region

Thick fog rolling into qathet region

Zero visibility troublesome for planes, boats and road traffic
UPDATE: Vaillant wins prestigious prize for non-fiction 2023

UPDATE: Vaillant wins prestigious prize for non-fiction 2023

Powell River Public Library to host author of Fire Weather November 28
Heavy snow for highways this weekend in southern B.C.

Heavy snow for highways this weekend in southern B.C.

Some areas are expecting to see between 20 and 30 centimetres of snow.
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?