Weather

More Canadians now report being affected by extreme weather, poll suggests

The number of Canadians reporting having been directly affected by extreme weather events has increased since a year ago, a new poll suggests. An online poll by Leger of 1,512 Canadians from June 12-15...

June 17, 2026 9:10 am PST PST

Dozens of areas around B.C. reach record-high temperatures Sunday

Twenty-six new record-high temperatures were set across B.C. on Sunday, according to Environment Canada.

June 15, 2026 8:24 am PST PST

Rain lowers wildfire risk in B.C. and brings ‘reprieve from the dryness’

The rain this weekend might have thrown a wrench in your plans, but it has certainly reduced the fire danger rating in B.C.

June 7, 2026 5:07 pm PST PST

Flood warnings issued in B.C. as weather system approaches

Emergency officials in British Columbia are warning of flooding along the Columbia River in the southeastern corner of the province bordering Alberta.

May 30, 2026 3:37 pm PST PST

Heat records set, matched in five B.C. communities across province's Interior

Five British Columbia communities reached record temperature highs on Thursday as warm weather blanketed much of Western Canada.

May 29, 2026 2:58 pm PST PST

City of Vancouver discontinues handing out 'cool kits'

The City of Vancouver has decided to discontinue handing out "cool kits” that were meant to help vulnerable populations stay cool during extreme heats.

April 30, 2026 6:22 pm PST PST

Wet and mild winter is 'good news' for B.C. wildfire season, says forecaster

The lead forecaster for the BC Wildfire Service says a wet and mild winter across much of B.C. is "really good news" for the upcoming wildfire season.

April 16, 2026 3:27 pm PST PST

Canada's weather agency to launch hybrid forecasting model that uses AI

Canada's national weather agency will be launching a new hybrid forecasting model that uses both artificial intelligence (AI) and traditional forecasting. In a press release, Environment and Climate...

April 9, 2026 8:59 am PST PST

Record warmth in B.C. over weekend as high winds arrive along southern coast

Spring weather in British Columbia brought record-high daily temperatures to several communities, while an arriving cold front is expected to bring strong winds to the southwestern parts of the province. 

April 6, 2026 1:58 pm PST PST

Gusty winds expected across Metro Vancouver; power outages possible

Residents across Metro Vancouver are being warned to prepare for strong, gusty winds over the next couple days.

April 5, 2026 12:55 pm PST PST