NANAIMO, B.C.—A cargo ship that lost more than 100 containers into the Pacific Ocean after a fire on board has been cleared to travel to the Port of Nanaimo in British Columbia. Officials say the MV Zim Kingston was scheduled to leave Constance Bay near Victoria on Friday on a trip that was expected to…
More Than Two Dozen Weather Warnings in Effect Across Rain Sodden British Columbia
December 1, 2021
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More than two dozen weather warnings remain in effect across southern and coastal British Columbia as another storm hits the province where people are still cleaning up from previous flooding and mudslides. Environment Canada says the central coast and the west coast of Vancouver Island could see up to 150 millimetres of rain, with up…
British Columbia Braces for Third ‘Atmospheric River’ After Recent Floods
VANCOUVER—British Columbia is bracing for more rain after mudslides and flooding caused devastation in parts of the province. Environment Canada says up to 200 millimetres of rain could drench the central coast of B.C. and parts of Vancouver Island through Wednesday, possibly causing water to pool on roads and flooding in low-lying areas. Up to…
‘It’s My Life’s Work’: BC Fruit and Vegetable Growers Face Uncertainty After Floods
While their homes and farm fields remain inundated by water, Curtis Sandhu says his family is looking towards rebuilding after a dike failed and devastating flooding hit the prime agricultural area east of Vancouver nearly two weeks ago. The flooding in the Sumas Prairie came little more than four months after a heat wave in…
22 Injured in Blast at CFB Comox, BC, All but One Released From Hospital: Defence
November 19, 2021
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COMOX, B.C.—The Department of National Defence says 22 people were treated for injuries in an explosion Thursday at a Canadian Forces base on Vancouver Island. One person remains in hospital, while all others, including 16 military members and six civilians, were treated and released after the blast at 19 Wing Comox. The department says federal,…
Flooding, Mudslides Prompt BC Government to Impose State of Emergency
VANCOUVER—British Columbia has declared a state of emergency following unprecedented flooding that has displaced residents, severed access to multiple highways and killed livestock. B.C. Premier John Horgan declared the state of emergency, saying it will help preserve basic access to services and supplies for communities across the province. He says the government will bring in…
Beijing Objects to Vancouver’s Plan to Form Partnership With Taiwanese City
Beijing is objecting to the City of Vancouver’s plan to form a special relationship with the City of Kaohsiung in Taiwan, as the communist regime continues to isolate the democratic island nation on the international stage. In September, Vancouver City Council adopted a motion proposed by Mayor Kennedy Stewart to form a Friendship City Program, a…
Environment Canada Confirms Low Grade Tornado Hit Vancouver Over the Weekend
Environment Canada says a tornado with wind speeds up to 110 kilometres per hour passed over the University of British Columbia in Vancouver on Saturday. The weather office confirmation comes after a survey of the damage, which found broken and uprooted trees, debris, downed power lines, and a damaged vehicle. An update posted Monday afternoon says the…
NHL Roundup: Blackhawks Win in King’s Debut
Alex DeBrincat scored 37 seconds into overtime and Kevin Lankinen made 20 saves to lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 2–1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday night in the team’s first game under interim coach Derek King. Leading an odd-man rush with Patrick Kane early in the extra period, DeBrincat took a…
J.T. Miller, Canucks Double up on Stars 6–3
J.T. Miller scored a pair of power-play goals while Bo Horvat and Elias Pettersson both scored once in three-point outings as the host Vancouver Canucks beat the Dallas Stars 6–3 on Sunday. Vasily Podkolzin and Brock Boeser also scored for the Canucks, while goaltender Thatcher Demko made 25 saves. Quinn Hughes collected three assists. Joe…
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