B.C. Daily Digest — Dec 28, 2025

Rare taiga flycatcher — first recorded in Canada

• What: A taiga flycatcher, a species hardly ever seen in North America, was discovered in Vancouver.
• Who/When: Observer Ethan Moon found the bird on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) near the Vancouver Aquatic Centre park.
• Significance: Bird databases (Avibase) and local birders say this is the first confirmed Canadian record; the sighting has drawn many birdwatchers to the park.

Crowds and local impact at Vancouver park

• Reaction: Birding enthusiasts have flocked to the site, creating sizeable crowds around the park and attracting media attention.
• Note: Park users and city staff are monitoring disturbance risks to the bird and local wildlife; visitors are urged to follow birding etiquette (keep distance, limit noise).

Widespread winter warnings in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes

• Areas affected: About half of Ontario has active weather alerts; central, eastern and southern regions, plus parts of Quebec and the Maritimes, are warned.
• Expected impacts: Rainfall totals of 30–60 mm in southwestern/southern Ontario (London, Niagara Falls, Kingston, Toronto); freezing rain accumulations up to 20 mm in spots; gusts up to 80 km/h.
• Timing: Conditions continue into Monday; several freezing rain warnings scheduled to end Sunday evening, others to persist.

Celebrini shines in Vancouver — Sharks 6, Canucks 3

• Result: San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks 6–3 in Vancouver.
• Player: 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini recorded a goal and an assist; he’s the No. 1 pick from the 2024 draft.
• Context: Sharks improved to 18–17–3; Celebrini celebrated the hometown win with family in attendance.

Flames rally at home — Flames 3, Oilers 2

• Result: Calgary Flames defeated Edmonton Oilers 3–2 at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• Attendance: Announced crowd of 19,289 (first sellout since last year’s New Year’s Eve vs. Canucks).
• Key play: Blake Coleman scored his 11th goal at 12:31 of the third period, tying Matt Coronato for the team lead; the win avenged a 5–1 loss before the holiday break.