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Solstice |
Solstice June 20, 2024, 1:50 p.m. (PDT)
A solstice is the time when the Sun reaches its most northerly or
southerly excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial
sphere. Two solstices occur annually, around June 20–22 and December
20–22. In many countries, the seasons of the year are determined by the
solstices and the equinoxes.
Today's top story in Salish Current: Bringing the butterflies home
Ban on open net fish farms in B.C. delayed to 2029
The Canadian federal government says it will ban open net salmon farms
in British Columbia starting in 2029 in a plan that will renew more than
60 licences across the province for another five years. Stefan Labbé
reports. (Times Colonist)
Canada’s uncounted emissions
As Canada cuts back on emissions at home, how much are its exports
contributing to global emissions? The answer comes down to how they are
counted. Jaela Bernstien reports. (CBC)
LNG company plans to use ’floatel’ near Squamish without local permit
The company behind a natural gas project near Squamish has withdrawn its
application for a local permit to house workers in a converted cruise
ship, and is instead pressing ahead on the basis of a provincial order. (Canadian Press)
High Steaks Plate: Chronic Wasting Disease Transmissibility to Humans
Chronic wasting disease is of high concern to hunters, ecologists, and
outdoor enthusiasts. An infection can spread through a herd, decimating
local populations. It has been spreading throughout North America for
decades. Cases have been reported in at least 34 states, including
Idaho. Mary Ellen Pitney reports. (NW Public Broadcasting)
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Here's your tug weather—
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
245 AM PDT Thu Jun 20 2024
TODAY
E wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to N early this afternoon,
backing to W late. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at
6 seconds.
TONIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 6 seconds.
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