Severe weather

Beekeepers tend to hives in 2020. Beekeepers, aquaculturalists and federally licensed marijuana and hemp growers can now apply for special funding to help protect against extreme heat. (Chelsea Thomsen/Special to Black Press)

Province expands extreme weather funding program to include beekeepers, pot growers

Growers can apply for up to $35,000 in cost-sharing program to protect against heat, floods, fire

 

Anna Konrad rests on her family’s trampoline in the Sumas Prairie region of Abbotsford on a recent warm day. She has created a podcast documenting the post-traumatic stress kids like her are experiencing from the flooding in November 2021, and pressuring the government to keep the issue top of mind. (Submitted photo)

Young B.C. podcast creator opens dialogue on PTSD for flood-affected children

5-episode series tackles post-traumatic stress and urges politicians to keep issue top of mind

 

Ahead of Mother’s Day Sunday, staff at Clearview Garden Shop in Aldergrove have been planting hanging baskets, another alternative for the weather-tolerant gardens. (Robyn Roste/Special to The Star)

Native and edible plants trending, says Langley nurseries

Challenges with weather recently have caused gardeners to rethink what might be best for planting

  • May 13, 2023

 

A study examining B.C.’s 2021 heat dome found people with mental health disorders were the most at risk of dying. (Black Press Media file photo)

Who’s most at risk during extreme heat?

619 people died during B.C.’s 2021 heat dome and those with mental health disorders suffered the most

  • Apr 19, 2023
A study examining B.C.’s 2021 heat dome found people with mental health disorders were the most at risk of dying. (Black Press Media file photo)
A Hydro worker works on a power line following an ice storm in Montreal, Friday, April 7, 2023. Hydro-Quebec says power has been restored to more than 90 per cent of the more than one million customers who lost electricity, but some of its remaining repairs may not be completed until Tuesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Roughly 40,000 customers remain without power after deadly Quebec ice storm

Power has been restored to over 90 per cent of the more than one million customers who lost it

A Hydro worker works on a power line following an ice storm in Montreal, Friday, April 7, 2023. Hydro-Quebec says power has been restored to more than 90 per cent of the more than one million customers who lost electricity, but some of its remaining repairs may not be completed until Tuesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Fallen tree branches are shown on a street following an accumulation of freezing rain in Montreal, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Fierce storm system leaves more than a million without power in Quebec and Ontario

Montreal authorities reported numerous calls for downed trees

Fallen tree branches are shown on a street following an accumulation of freezing rain in Montreal, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
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Langley shelters open ‘extreme weather response’ spaces during cold weather alert

St. Andrews Anglican Church currently open, Gateway of Hope will also open Sunday

  • Mar 25, 2023
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Langley shelters cold weather alert extended

Gateway of Hope and St. Andrews Anglican Church to remain open till Friday

  • Mar 14, 2023
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Cold weather alert opens Langley shelters

Gateway of Hope homeless shelter operated by Salvation Army, and St. Andrews Anglican Church shelter

  • Mar 13, 2023
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This was the Connector Saturday evening, March 11. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Highway 5, 3 and 1 with up to 25 cm falling and extreme driving conditions. (Facebook)

Heavy snowfall warning issued on 3 major southern B.C. highways

Extreme driving conditions and up to 25 cm to fall on Highways 3, 5 and 1 Sunday to Tuesday

This was the Connector Saturday evening, March 11. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Highway 5, 3 and 1 with up to 25 cm falling and extreme driving conditions. (Facebook)
A woman walks past Douglas Coupland’s Digital Orca statue as light snow falls in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Environment Canada has expanded a snowfall warning to cover most of Greater Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Latest snow on B.C. south coast slams morning commute, brings delays, cancellations

Several morning flights out of Vancouver cancelled, people advised to check with their airlines

A woman walks past Douglas Coupland’s Digital Orca statue as light snow falls in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Environment Canada has expanded a snowfall warning to cover most of Greater Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Gateway shelter to reopen in Langley Tuesday

Other shelter at St. Andrews Anglican Church will be open Monday through Wednesday

  • Feb 27, 2023
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Cristina Schneiter, community representative for Langley Extreme Weather Response, said staffing levels have forced the shutdown of the Gateway shelter that was originally set to open on Sunday, Feb. 26. (Langley Advance Times file)

Staffing levels cited in one-evening shutdown of Gateway shelter in Langley

Other shelter at St. Andrews Anglican Church will be open Sunday night

  • Feb 26, 2023
Cristina Schneiter, community representative for Langley Extreme Weather Response, said staffing levels have forced the shutdown of the Gateway shelter that was originally set to open on Sunday, Feb. 26. (Langley Advance Times file)
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New extreme weather alert issued for Langley

Shelter open at Gateway of Hope, 5787 Langley Bypass

  • Feb 25, 2023
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A snowboarder is seen through a so-called snow Ghots at the top of Big White ski resort Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006 near Kelowna, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Snow in forecast for much of B.C. starting Friday in the north, then moving south

Winter conditions expected across the province throughout the weekend

A snowboarder is seen through a so-called snow Ghots at the top of Big White ski resort Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006 near Kelowna, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
A pedestrian walks across town as the first snow falls ahead of a winter storm on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Sioux Falls, S.D. A wide swath of the Upper Midwest is bracing for a historic winter storm. The system is expected to bury parts of the region in 2 feet of snow, create dangerous blizzard conditions and bring along bitter cold temperatures. (Erin Woodiel /The Argus Leader via AP)

Massive U.S. winter storm brings snow, strong winds, frigid cold

Country facing issues from Arizona to Wisconsin

A pedestrian walks across town as the first snow falls ahead of a winter storm on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Sioux Falls, S.D. A wide swath of the Upper Midwest is bracing for a historic winter storm. The system is expected to bury parts of the region in 2 feet of snow, create dangerous blizzard conditions and bring along bitter cold temperatures. (Erin Woodiel /The Argus Leader via AP)
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Extreme weather alert issued for Langley

Shelters open at St. Andrews Church, 20955 Old Yale Rd and Gateway of Hope, 5787 Langley Bypass

  • Feb 22, 2023
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Snow is expected Feb. 21, 2023 on the Coquihalla and Highway 3 to Allison Pass. (Pexels/Pixabay photo)

Snowfall warning as storm hits parts of Coquihalla Highway, Highway 3

Winter storm will see snow taper off to flurries this evening after frontal system passes

Snow is expected Feb. 21, 2023 on the Coquihalla and Highway 3 to Allison Pass. (Pexels/Pixabay photo)
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Extreme weather alert issued for Langley

Shelters at St. Andrews Anglican Church, 20955 Old Yale Rd and Gateway of Hope, 5787 Langley Bypass

  • Feb 13, 2023
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Earthquake hits Indonesia, killing 4 as restaurant collapses

A shallow earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua on Thursday, killing…

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