are causing evacuation orders and alerts, as well as flood warnings, on Vancouver Island and the province's South Coast. Two evacuation orders have been issued on Vancouver Island amid heavy rainfall, including for a campground near Parksville, B.C., where dozens of long-term guests are staying. Earlier in the day, 11 properties further down island, near Crofton, B.C., were also placed under an evacuation order. An evacuation order has been issued for parts of the Cowichan Valley due to risk of imminent flooding. 's North Coast, including Kitimat, saw heavy rain throughout the day Sunday, and periods of rain are expected until Tuesday.

Source: CBC News January 13, 2026 08:12 UTC