The Town of Sidney has voted against opening up an Extreme Weather Response (EWR) shelter at Wakefield Manor after hundreds of residents spoke out against the proposal.

Sidney councillors have narrowly voted against a shelter that would open overnight during extreme weather, after hearing ...

Storms, floods, wildfires, taking bigger profile as sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, other institutions seek to protect ...

BC Hydro is investing in the future of clean energy by recruiting the next generation of skilled electrical trade professionals through its paid apprenticeship programs. These programs offer han. . .

Summer is bringing a show of force to the capital city region as August begins, triggering a heat warning from Environment and Climate Change Canada expected to last into the weekend. The City of ...

The head of the BC Wildfire Service says a cooler spring and early summer was key to getting the province’s relatively quiet fire season off on the right foot.

When severe heat waves, droughts, and other weather-related disasters strike, age and education shape who migrates and who stays put, according to a study in Nature Communications. The study describes ...

BC Greens Leadership candidate Jonathan Kerr released the following statement in response to the government’s approval of the ...

Many of us check the weather forecast to plan our day—to decide whether to carry an umbrella, postpone a trip or work from home when snow is on the horizon. But weather alerts can influence more than ...

Find a Neighborhood reports on neighborhoods that have effectively handled extreme weather through smart planning and strong community networks.