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Slight increase for Sunshine Coast drought conditions according to provincial report

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has published its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to Sept. 17.

Latest drought report identifies low streamflow concerns for southeast Vancouver Island

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data up to Sept. 10.

Drought conditions persist on East Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
Locally, East Vancouver Island, from Campbell River through Victoria, and the Sunshine Coast are at Level 2 on the drought severity index, with Level 5 being the most severe.

Latest drought report shows drying conditions for Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The report notes high water scarcity levels in the Chemainus and Koksilah Rivers in the Cowichan Valley.

Drought concerns slightly rise on Sunshine Coast, status quo for Vancouver Island

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has released its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to Aug. 13.

Latest drought bulletin shows no changes for Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The report says variable conditions continue across the coastal region, and below-normal groundwater levels remain a concern in parts of East Vancouver Island and the South Coast.

Latest drought report shows improved conditions for Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The report says recent rainfall has provided some relief for western Vancouver Island and much of the central and south coasts, but concerns remain about below-normal groundwater levels, reduced fish habitat and unsuitable water temperatures.

Vancouver Island drought conditions slightly improve after rainfall

Environment Wylie Henderson -
The B.C. government has published its latest Drought and Water Scarcity Bulletin, with data current to July 23.

Several Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast communities break temperature records on June 23

Weather My Coast Now -
Temperatures soared across much of B.C. on Tuesday, breaking several daily heat records. 

More temperature records broken Monday as hot, dry weather continues

Weather My Coast Now -
Temperatures remained unusually high across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast Monday. 

Several records broken across Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast as temperatures rise

Weather My Coast Now -
High temperatures continue to set records across much of British Columbia as summer approaches, including several communities on Vancouver...

Heavy rainfall expected for Eastern Vancouver Island

Weather Justin Baumgardner -
Heavy rain is expected over the course of the weekend, and higher elevations could see snow.

Safe Driving Week encourages drivers to slow down, plan for winter conditions 

Weather Tyler Hay -
Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Powell River saw an average of 3,528 crashes each December for the past four years, according to Road Safety at Work. 

BC Ferries cancels sailings between Duke Point and Tsawwassen because of high winds 

BC Ferries Tyler Hay -
BC Ferries has cancelled sailings between Tsawwassen and Duke Point today because of high winds. 

Rainfall warning in effect for parts of western Vancouver Island

Weather Sage Daniels -
A strong Pacific storm is expected to bring heavy rain to much of western Vancouver Island.

Ladysmith invites residents to cool down at community centre

Town of Ladysmith Tyler Hay -
Ladysmith is opening its community centre to give people a place to cool down as hot temperatures are expected to continue into the middle of the week.
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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Boil water advisory issued on Keats Island 

Sunshine Coast Regional District
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a boil water advisory on Keats Island in the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s Eastbourne water service area. 

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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