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This B.C. farm can grow softball-sized peaches. This year they'll rely on vegetables

This B.C. farm can grow softball-sized peaches. This year they'll rely on vegetables

One of the first indicators of how bountiful a fruit harvest will be in British Columbia comes months before any peaches, apricots or nectarines start fattening on trees.
'Clean slate' to reshape B.C. wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes

'Clean slate' to reshape B.C. wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes

The heart of British Columbia's wine industry is reeling after suffering a litany of climate-related hits, resulting in two years of crop losses in the southern Interior. Record-breaking heat. Wildfires and smoke that repeatedly contaminated grapes.
January's cold snap cost Western Canada $180M in insured damages

January's cold snap cost Western Canada $180M in insured damages

Most of the total insurance claims connected to the January 2024 cold weather event were connected to personal property damage.
B.C. man, 19, dies in avalanche while skiing in Alberta backcountry

B.C. man, 19, dies in avalanche while skiing in Alberta backcountry

CANMORE, Alta. — A man from British Columbia has died after being caught in an avalanche in Alberta. RCMP say two men were skiing in the backcountry on Sunday afternoon when the avalanche happened.
Residents of Atlantic Canada told to brace for rough weather, very high tides

Residents of Atlantic Canada told to brace for rough weather, very high tides

HALIFAX — More unpleasant weather marched across much of Atlantic Canada on Monday.
'I'm actually surprised': BC Wildfire Service sees big increase in firefighter applicants

'I'm actually surprised': BC Wildfire Service sees big increase in firefighter applicants

The service says workers' mental health and well-being will be a top priority in 2024.
A religious procession in Barcelona celebrates rain during a severe drought in northeast Spain

A religious procession in Barcelona celebrates rain during a severe drought in northeast Spain

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A religious procession in downtown Barcelona celebrated the appearance of long-awaited rain, after nine days of praying for relief from a severe drought.
Rising water: Quebec lender ending new mortgages in flood zones 'just the beginning'

Rising water: Quebec lender ending new mortgages in flood zones 'just the beginning'

MONTREAL — Nearly five years after floods raced through hundreds of Quebec communities and forced thousands from their homes, a major lender's decision to stop issuing new mortgages in flood zones is the latest challenge for cities trying to adapt to
Recent B.C. weather contributes to rising snowpack, but summer drought risk remains

Recent B.C. weather contributes to rising snowpack, but summer drought risk remains

VICTORIA — Recent snowfall at higher elevations in British Columbia has given a boost to the record low snowpack, but the risk of declining stream flows and drought conditions this summer still remains, says a top River Forecast Centre official.
Brr! Could Metro Vancouver see more snowfall before the end of March?

Brr! Could Metro Vancouver see more snowfall before the end of March?

Snow has occurred in the Lower Mainland in the spring as late as April.
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