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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Tornado warning issued for Stuart-Nechako region in north-central B.C.
A tornado warning was issued for the Stuart-Nechako region in north-central B.C. on Sunday afternoon. The warning, issued at 1:10 p.m. PT on Sunday, says forecasters are tracking a severe thunderstorm that could possibly produce a tornado. Environment and Climate Change Canada says that a thunderstorm around 15 kilometres southeast of Vanderhoof, B.C., was moving northeast at a speed of 20 kilometres per hour on Sunday afternoon. "This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation," the warning reads. "Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches." According to Environment Canada, in the event of a tornado people should go indoors immediately, to a room on the lowest floor away from walls and windows. It says people should leave vehicles, tents or other free-standing shelter and move to a strong building if possible. Along with the tornado warning, there are also severe thunderstorm warnings in place Saturday afternoon for other regions of northern and northeastern B.C., including Prince George and Fort Nelson. In its bulletin, Environment Canada warned that conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. "When thunder roars, go indoors! Lightning kills and injures Canadians every year," forecasters wrote.
CTV News
4 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Tornado warning issued in northern B.C.
An Environment Canada map posted by EmergencyInfoBC shows the location of severe thunderstorm warnings and watches on Sunday, Aug. 17. Environment Canada issued a tornado warning for B.C.'s Stuart-Nechako region Sunday afternoon, urging residents to take cover if threatening weather approaches. The weather agency said a severe thunderstorm located 10 kilometres northeast of Sinkut River, between Vanderhoof and Prince George, is possibly producing a tornado. The storm is moving 25 kilometres per hour. 'This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation,' the alert sent just before 1:30 p.m. reads. 'Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take shelter immediately.' During a tornado, people are advised to go indoors to a room on the lowest floor away from walls and windows. 'Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris,' Environment Canada writes. Forecasters said the storm could also bring damaging winds, nickel-size hail and intense rainfall.
CBC
4 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
Tornado warning issued for Stuart-Nechako region in north-central B.C.
A tornado warning was issued for the Stuart-Nechako region in north-central B.C. on Sunday afternoon. The warning, issued at 1:10 p.m. PT on Sunday, says forecasters are tracking a severe thunderstorm that could possibly produce a tornado. Environment and Climate Change Canada says that a thunderstorm around 15 kilometres southeast of Vanderhoof, B.C., was moving northeast at a speed of 20 kilometres per hour on Sunday afternoon. "This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation," the warning reads. "Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches." According to Environment Canada, in the event of a tornado people should go indoors immediately, to a room on the lowest floor away from walls and windows. It says people should leave vehicles, tents or other free-standing shelter and move to a strong building if possible. Along with the tornado warning, there are also severe thunderstorm warnings in place Saturday afternoon for other regions of northern and northeastern B.C., including Prince George and Fort Nelson. In its bulletin, Environment Canada warned that conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
CTV News
03-07-2025
- CTV News
Police renew appeal for information in northern B.C. homicide
Vanderhoof homicide victim Gordon Sims is seen in this photo shared by B.C. RCMP. Homicide investigators in northern B.C. are renewing their appeal for information about a man found dead in the region in January. Gordon Sims was found dead inside a home in the 100 block of 5th Street East in Vanderhoof on Jan. 14. Police said they believe the 65-year-old died from suspicious injuries sometime between Jan. 10 and 14. In an initial appeal for information in February, the B.C. RCMP's North District Major Crime Unit asked the public for help identifying a person they believe may have information about the case. They included two photos of the individual, who appears to be wearing a grey, cape-like jacket and patterned purple pants, and carrying a shopping bag. Vanderhoof, B.C., homicide Police are looking to speak with a person who was captured on surveillance images crossing a snow-covered street in Vanderhoof, B.C. (Handout) In an update Thursday, the unit shared two videos that appear to show the same person. The individual has long hair, but their face is not visible and their gender is unknown. 'Police wish to speak with the individual in the videos who may have information pertaining to the event, and seek the public's assistance in identifying them,' Mounties said in their statement. Police also shared a video appeal from members of Sims' family, who described him as 'a beloved brother, father, grandfather, son and uncle.' 'Gord was a loving, caring, thoughtful, funny, articulate man who did not deserve what was given to him,' says the unidentified speaker in the video. 'We, as the family, are pleading for any assistance, anything that is known.' The family asked anyone who has any information or can identify the person in the videos to contact Vanderhoof RCMP at 250-567-2222. Tips can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Yahoo
Family of Vanderhoof man pleads for help identifying his murderer
The family of Vanderhoof resident Gordon Sims is pleading with anyone who has information about how he was murdered early this year to come forward. Sims has been identified by the B.C. RCMP north district major crime unit as the victim of a homicide that occurred in the 100-block of 5th Street East sometime between Friday, Jan. 10, and Tuesday, Jan. 14. RCMP Cpl. Madonna Saunderson said investigators hope to speak with a person seen on surveillance video who might have knowledge of what happened, and are asking anyone who can identify that person to also contact them. A family member surrounded by other Sims relatives also made a video plea about their loss. 'He is a beloved brother, father, grandfather, son and uncle who was tragically taken from us, January of this year,' he said. 'Gord was a loving, caring, thoughtful, funny, articulate man who did not deserve what was given to him. We, as the family, are pleading for any assistance, anything that is known. 'And if anyone can identify the person on the video that will be released with this, please contact the Vanderhoof RCMP and the Crime Stoppers unit if you don't want to be identified.' Anyone with information about the identity of the person of interest in the videos, or who has info about the homicide of Gordon Sims, is asked to call the Vanderhoof detachment at 250-567-2222. jruttle@ 'There's a fear of coming to America': B.C. to Washington state travel down five months in a row Following fire at legendary Vancouver boot factory, owner determined to 'build something great'
