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Environment and Climate Change Canada issued rainfall and wind warnings for parts of B.C.’s South Coast and Lower Mainland, predicting heavy rain and winds reaching up to 90 km/h. The agency forecasts an additional 20 to 40 mm of rain before evening, potentially impacting traffic and causing local utility outages. BC Ferries canceled certain sailings due to severe weather conditions.
A McCreary Centre Society study reveals 69% of young British Columbians aged 12 to 19 have never vaped, although experts warn that vaping is reaching epidemic levels among youth. Christopher Lam of the BC Lung Foundation emphasizes the alarming trend of children starting to vape as young as 10, spurred by appealing flavors and social pressures.
British Columbia has opened a record 6,486 shelter spaces this winter to support individuals experiencing homelessness. This includes permanent, temporary, and extreme-weather response shelters, with nearly 2.5 times more HEARTH units than last year. Additional shelters are expected to open as colder weather approaches.
The Environmental Assessment Office approved a second floating workcamp for the Woodfibre LNG project near Squamish, B.C. The decision followed a thorough review and requires additional approvals from the Squamish Nation and the federal Impact Assessment Agency of Canada.
Search and rescue teams seek a missing 65-year-old man, To Sang “Alfred” Wong, last seen in Coquitlam. His vehicle was found at Coquitlam Lake Trail, raising concerns for his safety. Police urge anyone with information to contact the Coquitlam RCMP.
Vancouver City Council approved $2 million for urgent upgrades to Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing to enhance safety. The initiatives aim to revitalize the Downtown Eastside (DTES) economy and improve community wellbeing through expanded mental health services. A public hearing on the DTES Housing Implementation Report is scheduled for December 9, 2025.
A five-kilometre section of Highway One in Burnaby will close this weekend for the construction of a pedestrian overpass. Lane closures start Saturday at noon, with full closure in both directions beginning at 8 p.m. The project aims to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists crossing the busy highway.
Unions warn that Vancouver's proposed 2026 budget could result in nearly 400 job cuts, primarily affecting unionized positions. CUPE officials express concern that staffing reductions will severely impact essential public services. A final vote on the budget is scheduled for later this month.
Gunshots were heard at Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C., as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) proceeded with a cull of up to 330 ostriches due to an avian flu outbreak. Supporters of the farm protested during the operation, which followed a Supreme Court decision that lifted legal barriers to the cull.
B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office approved a second floating work camp for workers at the Woodfibre LNG plant near Squamish. The decision awaits further approval from the Squamish Nation and the federal government, while access restrictions for recreational activities remain in place for workers.