A number of communities in British Columbia, including Port Hardy, Port Alberni, Campbell River, and Qualicum Beach, have seen record-breaking low temperatures.
According to Environment Canada, Qualicum Beach set a new record of -1 C on October 14, surpassing the previous record of -0.5 C set in 1992. Records in the area have been kept since 1962 and are measured at the Qualicum Beach Airport.
Meanwhile, Fort Nelson saw a new warm temperature record of 19.4 C, beating the old mark of 19 C set in 1937.
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Author: Parksville Qualicum Beach News Staff.
Summary: Record low temperatures were set in multiple Vancouver Island towns.