The latest witness at the trial resulting from the fatal sinking of a BC Ferry seven years ago started the day talking about notes he took after he was rescued. Keven Hilton was the second officer on the Queen of the North who took three pages worth of notes in the hours immediately after the vessel sank. He says the man now accused of … [Read more...]
City of Vancouver issues extreme weather alert
December 29, 2012 by
The temperature over the next week is expected to drop below zero, prompting the City of Vancouver to issue an extreme weather alert in order to activate the Assistance to Shelter Act. Under the act, police will assist those at risk of exposure during sub-zero weather conditions in finding room at shelters for the night. Several emergency shelters … [Read more...]
Winter weather helps start house fire
December 20, 2012 by
The hazardous materials team was called in Wednesday afternoon to deal with the aftermath of a fire at Granville and 35th, forcing the evacuation of over 20 homes, "It would appear to be a downed power pole in the laneway of 5200 block of Granville. Upon arriving at the scene, we discovered that the energized pole had in fact, ignited an adjacent … [Read more...]
Provincial fire crews contract extended thanks to dry weather
September 23, 2012 by
It may be fall, but higher than normal temperatures mean the fire danger rating remains high for much of the province. Provincial Fire Information Officer Michaela Swan says even though it's not unheard of to have a fire season extend this late into the year, the province isn't taking any chances. "We actually have extra air tankers online, as well … [Read more...]
Air quality planner hoping cooler weekend weather will lead to cancellation of advisory
August 18, 2012 by
More heat and sunshine in Saturday's forecast, but clouds at night and throughout Sunday -- as well as a bit of rain. Julie Saxton, an Air Quality Planner with Metro Vancouver, says this will help drive down levels of ground-level o-zone -- which is behind Friday's air quality advisory. "I'm keeping a very close eye on things. I'm rather … [Read more...]
Warm dry weather and fire season arrive together
July 6, 2012 by
The wildfire front is starting to show signs of activity as a blaze burns in the northeastern corner of the Province. Fire Information Officer Jill Chimko says the 150 hectare fire is 150 kilometres away from Fort Nelson. Chimko says while they are protecting a nearby energy facility, they aren't fighting the flames, "This fire is … [Read more...]
No flood threat yet but the weather could still play spoiler
May 28, 2012 by
River levels, especially on the Fraser, are within normal levels so far, but the weather could play spoiler.. Campbell says there is still lots of snow left to melt on mountain peaks at higher elevation. "Particularily in the upper Fraser basin, the Nechako, the Skeena, the Peace, and the Columbia that is a concern given that we are … [Read more...]
Wet weather kept no one from vigil
April 25, 2012 by
The rain set the tone for a vigil to mark one year since a 19 year old Surrey man was stabbed to death outside a school. Dozens of friends, family, friends of friends, even strangers crowded around part of a fence at Frank Hurt Secondary. Under a tarp, there sit rows of white candles, bouquets of flowers and notes and pictures of Devon … [Read more...]
North Shore Rescue expects to stay busy despite spring weather
April 7, 2012 by
It may be getting sunnier in Vancouver, but it's still winter for North Shore Rescue. Team leader Tim Jones says the avalanche hazard isn't so much a worry this long weekend, as people getting lost or falling. "we really want people to completely understand that this a winter operations rescue mode for North Shore rescue. It's not going to change … [Read more...]
