Tens of thousands of Vancouver Islanders are still without power after hurricane-force wind gusts from a 'bomb cyclone' storm system hit southwest British Columbia on Tuesday. As Claire Palmer reports, it was all hands on deck when the storm hit. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #weather #storm #climate

B.C.’s minister of housing is pushing communities to keep cranking out new homes. Ravi Kahlon gave his first speech since being reappointed to the provincial cabinet. His ministry now also includes municipal affairs. As Chad Pawson reports, this means he will more easily be able to connect communities with funding to densify neighbourhoods. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #election #housingcrisis #housing #provincial

With only three days left in the COP29 summit, delegates are facing pressure to deliver on key promises, and young people are key players. Annabelle Liao is back in B.C. this week after having attended COP29 with the organization ClimaTalk. She shares how that organization helps young people understand the ins and outs of climate policy. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #cop29 #climate #youth

Tens of thousands of passports are being held by Service Canada because of the postal strike. Provincial income assistance cheques are also not being delivered. There are workarounds for some of these challenges, but as Michelle Ghoussoub reports, not everyone can take advantage of them. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #strike #canadapost

Watch CBC Vancouver News with host Dan Burritt for the latest on the most important news stories happening across B.C. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #livenews

Every Nov. 20, people gather to mourn trans lives lost to violence on Transgender Day of Remembrance. A BC Today caller from Summerland tells guest host Amy Bell what their plans are for the day and the importance of coming together as a community. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #transrights #transgenderdayofremembrance #transcommunity

On Wednesday's show: -- Tens of thousands of people, mostly on Vancouver Island, are still without power after hurricane-force wind gusts from a 'bomb cyclone' system blasted southwest B.C. overnight and into Wednesday. We hear the latest updates. -- On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we ask our audience to let us know who they are thinking of, and what support trans people need in this province. -- After 12:30 p.m., the carbon tax has become a hot-button issue in both federal and provincial politics. With the United Nations Climate Change conference continuing in Baku this week, we discuss the pros, cons and alternatives to a carbon tax. To join the conversation, call us from noon PT on: Toll-free: 1-800-825-5950 Lower Mainland: 604-669-3733 Cellphone: # 690 #CBCVancouver #BCToday #britishcolumbia #livenews #livestream #bcpoli #bcnews #bcstorm #bombcyclone #vancouverisland #poweroutage #transdayofremembrance #carbontax #cop29 #unclimatechange

The largest 2SLGBTQ+ health conference in Canada is scheduled to take place in Vancouver Nov. 21-22. The Community-Based Research Centre's summit is set to include discussions on how to make health systems safer for trans people. Doing so will ultimately save lives, say advocates and presenters Michael Kwag and Jaylene Tyme. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #theearlyedition #2slgbtqia #transgenderhealthcare

Tens of thousands of people, mostly on Vancouver Island, were without power overnight after hurricane-force wind gusts from a "bomb cyclone" system blasted southwest B.C. #bombcyclone #weather #windstorm #poweroutage Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia

The movie adaptation of Wicked, one of Broadway's most popular musicals, opens in Canadian theatres on Friday. Superfans Mela Pietropaolo and Alex MacIsaac joined CBC's The Early Edition to sing their favourite song from the hit show. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #wicked #wickedthemusical #theearlyedition

For the third year in a row, the First Nations Climate Initiative is part of Canada’s official delegation to the talks. It’s a group made up of four First Nations from B.C., the Haisla, Metlakatla, Nisga’a and Halfway River First Nations. Candice Wilson, the environmental manager with the Haisla First Nation, joins us to talk about their involvement in COP and their efforts to combat climate change. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #BCFirstNations #firstnations #cop29 #climatechange

B.C.'s new health minister, Josie Osborne, has a big job ahead. She is trying to stop persistent emergency department closures that have plagued rural and remote communities. The CBC's Katie DeRosa has more on the expectations for B.C.'s costliest ministry. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #Bchealth #bcndp #josieosborne

Environment Canada is warning that most of Vancouver Island and parts of the South Coast will experience heavy rain and powerful winds. As Belle Puri reports, the storm is expected to bring hurricane-force gusts to some areas. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #bombcyclone #storm

Watch CBC Vancouver News with host Dan Burritt for the latest on the most important news stories happening across B.C. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #livenews

A runway at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will likely be closed for two days after an Amazon Prime plane overran a landing early Tuesday morning. The airport said in a statement that the crew of three safely got out and no injuries were reported after the PrimeAir aircraft overran the eastern boundary of the north runway. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia

Wind warnings issued Monday evening cover the entirety of B.C.'s coast. Environment Canada says easterly wind speeds of 90 km/h, gusting up to 120 km/h, will develop starting Tuesday afternoon in coastal areas. CBC News Climate and Science Specialist Darius Mahdavi provides this update to BC Today host Amy Bell. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #bombcyclone #bcstorm

Amy Bell is our host today. On Tuesday's show: - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging world leaders to "push harder" against Russia, as the world marks the 1,000th day of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. We discuss the next steps in the conflict and invite viewers to share what the grim milestone means to them. - Forecasters are warning of hurricane-level wind gusts as a "bomb cyclone" forms off the coast of Vancouver Island. We get the latest details on the storm from CBC News climate and science specialist Darius Mahdavi. - For 25 years, Dress for Success has been helping women and gender-diverse people reach their full potential. We speak to the group's executive director and ask viewers to share their experiences of career advancement. To join the conversation, call us from noon PT on: Toll-free: 1-800-825-5950 Lower Mainland: 604-669-3733 Cellphone: # 690 #CBCVancouver #BCToday #britishcolumbia #livenews #livestream #bcpoli #bcnews ##ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar #volodymyrzelensky #vladimirputin #putin #zelensky #bombcyclone #bcstorm #dressforsuccess

Burnaby city council says it's going to explore an alternative to a rapid bus lane for a portion of Hastings Street. There's been community outcry from businesses over the loss of parking spots if a curbside bus lane went ahead. However, one transit advocacy group argues the lane is needed for the area's growing population. For now, there is a compromise. Meera Bains reports. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #rapidbus #publictransit #burnaby

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall of some organic carrots due to a risk of E. coli. A similar recall was issued in the States on Sunday, where one person has died and dozens have fallen ill from E. coli infections. Health Canada says that, as of Monday, it hadn't identified any cases regarding the recalled product in Canada. Pinki Wong has the details. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia

In North Vancouver, an overabundance of currency exchange businesses has led to a new bylaw. CBC's Rafferty Baker looks into why the businesses are flourishing in the city and why councillors are now limiting where they can operate. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia