Tag Archives: Weather
Some Saskatchewan Sunwing passengers make it home, others make their own way back
REGINA - Some Sunwing travellers from Saskatchewan say the airline is leaving them at airports in other provinces, while another says her flight from Mexico that made it to Regina had dozens of empty ...
Jan 03, 2023
'It's a service that's really needed:' Warmbridge shelter operating around the clock during cold snap
Editor's note: We have made a correction to this story regarding the City of Nanaimo's role in applying for and distributing funding for warmings centres from the Union of BC Municipalities.NANAIMO - ...
Dec 21, 2022
'Conditions are nasty out here:' Nanaimo road conditions varying wildly amid continuing snow
NANAIMO - Road conditions continue to be dangerous across much of the region. Multiple vehicles have ended up in ditches, sliding through intersections, and colliding with medians or other vehicles th...
Dec 20, 2022
Despite snow coming, forecasters 'fairly confident' of green Christmas for central Island
NANAIMO - While the shovels will likely be needed soon, it's unlikely you'll need to clear a path in the snow for St. Nick. Arctic air is forecast to move into the central Island region beginning Sund...
Dec 16, 2022
November unusually chilly and dry across Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - Another month of record-setting weather for the mid-Island.While it shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who was in Nanaimo in November, it was an unusually dry and cold month, especially ...
Dec 03, 2022
Freeze-thaw cycle can make for some unique and hazardous conditions
NANAIMO - The first big winter storm blast of the season touched down on the mid-Island Tuesday, with potentially more on the horizon.Environment Canada meteorologist Derek Lee said their station at t...
Nov 30, 2022
Drought conditions draining for spawning mid-Island fish populations
NANAIMO - Projected rainfall is better late than never for spawning salmon strained by prolonged drought conditions causing low water levels.Pieter Van Will, Fisheries and Oceans Canada head for the w...
Oct 20, 2022
Wet weather relief possibly in sight for drought-stricken Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Rain in the forecast for the Mid-Island is a welcome site after months of drier-than-usual conditions extending and increasing watering restrictions.Coastal Fire Centre staff are keeping a c...
Oct 18, 2022
Dwindling daylight hours can be hazardous for pedestrians and motorist alike
NANAIMO - Despite Mother Nature missing the memo, later sunrises and earlier sunsets are again forcing drivers to shift up their awareness.Clock will fall back one hour in two weeks time, but already ...
Oct 17, 2022
Continued tinder-dry conditions prompting water conservation efforts from local fire departments
NANAIMO - Tinder dry conditions are helping put a familiar fire prevention message more into focus.Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 9 to 15 across B.C., an annual reminder to be aware and have a plan in...
Oct 13, 2022