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Greater Victoria residents report hearing ‘thundersnow’ Tuesday night

Greater Victoria residents report hearing ‘thundersnow’ Tuesday night

An Environment Canada meteorologist explains the conditions needed to get thundersnow
West Shore boathouse, with 100-year-old boat inside, partially breaks free during storm

West Shore boathouse, with 100-year-old boat inside, partially breaks free during storm

Heavy snows and frozen waters have led to difficulties at the Goldstream Boathouse Marina
Three mayors join forces on Capital Region anti-homelessness coalition

Three mayors join forces on Capital Region anti-homelessness coalition

Rapid and substantial progress towards a region without homelessness is in reach, says mayors
WATCH: West Shore RCMP investigating after early morning ATM theft

WATCH: West Shore RCMP investigating after early morning ATM theft

Two incidents, one ATM theft and one attempted ATM theft
Local fire departments called out to sparking hydro lines

Local fire departments called out to sparking hydro lines

Downed lines tying up some fire personnel for up to five hours
Vancouver Island 4x4 club offers free rides to hospital staff

Vancouver Island 4x4 club offers free rides to hospital staff

One member says he’s helped more than 20 nurses in the past couple days
Travel advisories lifted for Vancouver Island: Drive BC

Travel advisories lifted for Vancouver Island: Drive BC

Police warning motorists to be cautious when driving in slushy conditions
Meteorologist warns of potential drainage problems and collapsing roofs by end of the week

Meteorologist warns of potential drainage problems and collapsing roofs by end of the week

Armel Castellan, cites disrupted polar jet-stream as causing sustained snow
Will winter weather and power outages lead to a baby boom in Greater Victoria?

Will winter weather and power outages lead to a baby boom in Greater Victoria?

Anecdotal evidence suggests yes, research says no
How to give back during Victoria’s cold snap

How to give back during Victoria’s cold snap

Warm clothing, monetary donations help out