B.C. Daily Digest — Dec. 29, 2025

Heavy rainfall warning for B.C. north coast Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for parts of British Columbia’s north coast for Dec. 29. Key figures: up to 200 millimetres expected near Prince Rupert (about 750 kilometres northwest of Vancouver), up to 110 mm on Haida Gwaii and about 100 mm near Kitimat. The warning is tied to a Pacific frontal system moving through the region.

Winter-storm impacts near Terrace The same system prompted a winter storm warning for Terrace. Almost 25 centimetres of snow has already fallen in Terrace and residents are warned to expect additional wet snow and freezing rain, which can create hazardous road conditions and risks for power outages.

Flood watch issued The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for Haida Gwaii and parts of the north coast. With 100–200 mm of rain forecast in some areas, low-lying communities, roads and rivers are at higher risk of runoff and localized flooding. Residents should monitor local alerts, avoid flood-prone zones and move valuables to higher ground if needed.

Wrong patient transported to Surrey home At least two reviews have been launched after a Fraser Health contractor delivered the wrong patient to a Surrey, B.C., home on Dec. 22. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at a residence where Sunny Hundal’s elderly father — who had been discharged from Surrey Memorial Hospital earlier that day after a Sunday ambulance transfer for breathing problems — was expected to arrive.

Investigations and concerns about transfer procedures Authorities say at least two separate reviews are underway to examine the mix-up, which raises questions about patient-transfer protocols, contractor oversight and hospital communication. Fraser Health and the hospital have been asked to clarify what happened and what steps will be taken to prevent recurrence.