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Okay, it’s mid-July and our weather has been pretty depressing this month. Summer just isn’t wanting to arrive on the west coast. But elsewhere across North America, they’re dealing with some intense heat. The temperature has been in the high 30’s and even low 40’s for much of the month in places across the central US. Humidex advisories are in place for several provinces this week. And in Ontario, it’s supposed to reach 37 on Thursday!

Spoke with my family in Ottawa last night.  They had a brutal storm pass through the region (which is typical for the Ottawa Valley).  And it created some scary moments at Ottawa’s Bluesfest. Check out this video of the stage collapsing in the middle of a vicious wind storm.  At least four people were injured. Organizers say they’ll keep in touch with the weather office from now on to try and have a better heads up during freak situations like this one.

Mother Nature is incredible!

K

The New York Times has created a great before/after interactive demonstration to demonstrate just how powerful the earthquake and tsunami have been on a number of communities in Japan.

Find it here.

And don’t forget — if you’re a Rogers or Fido customer, you can donate $5 to the Red Cross by texting ASIA to 30333.

K

Dawn and I had an awesome time in Whistler for WinterPride!  And we got a chance to talk with our friends Rob and Karen from the morning show on Mountain FM in Squamish.  Here’s our chat from this morning!
K

Snow is coming! Yes, we’ve heard that one before. But this time, it looks like it’s really going to happen! You’d better dust off your boots and have your shovels on standby.

Dawn and our friends from Environment Canada have been talking about a snowfall warning which is expected to bring between 10-20cm of snow overnight and into tomorrow morning. Those affected areas are Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Greater Victoria, Howe Sound, Whistler, the Sunshine Coast, the Southern Gulf Islands, as well as Northern, Eastern and Inland sections of Vancouver Island.

Give yourself plenty of time tomorrow morning to get to your destination.  Expect more people taking transit.  And if you’re driving, SLOW DOWN. 

Turn it to BT Wednesday morning and we’ll guide you through what’s expected to be a challenging commute for many people along the south coast!

K

Hey Guys,

You have until Christmas Eve to head up to Grouse Mountain for the ‘Peak of Christmas’ festivities.

Check it out…

-Thor

Thor and I checked out Scissor Sisters at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park last night.  What an amazing show that was.  This group was on fire from start to finish.  And the thing I liked about them, is they sound EXACTLY like their album when performing live.  It was an awesome show — even though it was in the pouring rain.  Thor and I were soaked by the time the show was over!

If you ever get a chance to check them out — DO IT! 
K

Lookin' good with Canucks Team Store Outlet Manager Derek

Who doesn’t like a good bargain?!  Especially when it comes to our Vancouver Canucks.

On Thursday, I did the weather live from the brand new Canucks Team Store Outlet at the corner of Hastings and Renfrew (right across from the PNE).  This place has AMAZING deals on clothes and used equipment from the Canucks.  I loaded up on a hat, hoodie and t-shirt — for just $60!  A great place on old merchandise.  But really, does any merchandise get old when it comes to our Canucks?  It’s timeless!

Check out my weather hits from Thursday morning.

K

PS — Pre-season tickets for the Canucks are now on sale (starts September 21st against Calgary).  Go here to get them!

 

Warning: Used Canucks Gear Smells! But the price is right!

I love donuts.  And my favourite place to get them in Vancouver, is at Lee’s Donuts on Granville Island.  I got to spend the morning down there with the team, learning the tricks of the trade when it comes to making donuts.  They make them all by hand.  They make them fresh.  They serve them warm.  They’re incredible.  They literally melt in your mouth.

Here are some photos of my morning at Granville Island.  And here’s a look back at my weather hits from Wednesday morning.

K

WOW…You have never seen enthusiasm for nature until you’ve seen “Double Rainbow Man” freaking out over one of nature’s many splendid moments.  Click here for the awesome video here.

And if that wasn’t enough check out this wicked remix of the viral hit!

Enjoy those double rainbows…

-Thor

Good Morning from Whistler!

The snow has once again started to fall up here — and it’s slowly starting to feel like winter once again.

All eyes will be watching the big hockey game this afternoon between Canada and Russia. Hopefully the boys can pull off their much-needed win.

And a great accomplishment from Whistler gal Ashleigh McIvor who took the Gold medal in Women’s Ski Cross yesterday at Cypress Mountain. Here’s hoping our athletes can add more medals to our collection later today.

This morning we gave you a “behind the scenes” look at the broadcasting operations up here in Whistler. Check it out!

Have a great day!

K