Zahra Alani

29/10/2023

Our B.C. stores are once again partnering with RecycleBC this year to accept Halloween candy wrapper returns! Bring back your candy wrappers and put them in the flexible plastic collection bin at your local London Drugs to keep them out of the landfill and have them recycled. Learn more to understand what happens to the material collected: https://bit.ly/3LYF6iM

21/10/2023

Today's the big day! Join us at the B.C. Beer Awards in-person or online.

The BC Beer Awards offers a prime opportunity to discover what B.C. craft beer has to offer. Gather with brewers, industry experts, and beer lovers from all walks of life.

Look for me on stage during the awards ceremonies, and come find me in the crowd during the event so we can cheers!

Here's the essential information:

📅 Date: October 21st⁠
⏰ Time: Doors open at 4 pm⁠
📍 Location: Croatian Cultural Centre⁠

Buy 🎟️ here:
https://lnkd.in/g3ziyVyC

Tune in 💻 here:
https://lnkd.in/gGYyahgK

29/01/2023

Catch me in, Hoax: The Kidnapping of Sherri Papini, out on Lifetime today. I play a reporter outside of the courthouse.

I filmed my scenes in mid-November just after we had severe ❄️ weather, and it was still extremely cold out. Thank you to the incredible cast and crew for the great day, and trying to keep everyone warm.

Representation: KC Talent, Vancouver

13/09/2022

This was a fun assignment! Andy Tenford, thanks for lending me the boys.

If you’re in the market for a small SUV I highly recommend considering the Mazda CX-5. I recently enjoyed driving the Signature trim with a standard turbo engine for a week. This speedy crossover SUV with seating for up to five passengers has great pickup and an upscale cabin. The Mazda CX-5 serie...

26/07/2022

Revised post from last year's heat wave. We're expected to be warmer this year but luckily we haven't had a long dry spell like in 2021. Tips to stay cool still apply.

As rising temperatures hit British Columbia again, people continue to ask me why Meteorologists make such a big deal about hot weather. It’s because extreme heat is the #1 weather-related killer. Weather-related phenomena like tornadoes, hurricanes and floods are what normally capture our attentio...

20/03/2022

Wishing everyone a very happy Sunday in recognition of International Day of . May every day bring you a !

21/12/2021

Check out the latest article I wrote on Kevin Hatch, BCIT alumnus and BIV Forty Under 40 winner.

Congrats Kevin, founder of Twin Lions Contracting Ltd.

Business in Vancouver BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology

It’s no small feat to be recognized as a business leader in your industry. Being honoured as a Forty under 40 by Business in Vancouver (BIV) on top of that, is even more remarkable. That’s exactly what BCIT alumnus and Red Seal carpenter Kevin Hatch has achieved. “I was super honoured to recei...

07/10/2021

Join me tomorrow as I anchor this great episode on CityAge about Building Net Zero Cities. Such a pertinent topic in today’s climate.

9am PDT / 12pm EDT

Cities will lead the way to a net-zero future. CityAge’s Net Zero Cities program will focus on the digital tools, smart infrastructure and innovative design needed to make cities leaders in reducing carbon emissions.

14/08/2021

Latest analysis from indicates that was Earth's hottest month on record, with a global surface temperature of 0.93 °C 🌡️ warmer than the 20th century average, and many significant events

👉 http://ow.ly/4t6g50FQAYD

13/08/2021

Air quality in Vancouver right now is pretty bad! :( Sharing this post again with tips to stay healthy and keep your family and pets healthy as well! https://www.onesmileymonkey.com/tips-2/health-tips-tips-2/prepare-for-unhealthy-air-quality-tips-to-keep-you-and-your-pets-safe/
Written by Zahra Alani

06/08/2021

The first rain after a long dry stretch in Vancouver is one of my favourite things!

Do you know the name of the earthy smell after rain? Zahra Alani shares the scientific term and what it means on the blog today! Love learning new things! :) https://www.onesmileymonkey.com/reviews/local/what-is-the-earthy-smell-after-rain-called/

29/07/2021

The heatwave is back friends! Zahra Alani is back on the blog this week, with some useful tips to help you stay cool during the heatwave and a list of cooling centres in B.C.

Stay safe and hydrated everyone!

https://www.onesmileymonkey.com/tips-2/health-tips-tips-2/staying-cool-during-the-heatwave-tips-and-cooling-centres-links-b-c/

15/07/2021

We are experiencing wildfires across the West of North America and beyond starting earlier than usual. Climate change has made an impact to this with warmer temperatures which lead to dry conditions.

Smoke exposure is a health concern during wildfires for people and pets. Children and elderly are at a higher risk of being effected by the impact of smoke exposure.

The article below will provide you with some tips to recognize smoke exposure hazards and to stay safe.

Today on the blog, sharing some great tips from our contributor Zahra Alani to help you prepare for unhealthy air quality, to keep you and your pets safe!

Timely advice as smoke may be heading our way soon!

https://www.onesmileymonkey.com/tips-2/health-tips-tips-2/prepare-for-unhealthy-air-quality-tips-to-keep-you-and-your-pets-safe/

12/07/2021

Good morning!! This is my favourite way to start the day.

🌊 What do you love most about the ocean? 🌊

Oceans bring so many benefits to the world! Peace, life and sustenance to name a few. Also, climate regulation and over half of the world’s oxygen.

It’s imperative for our livelihood and well-being to take care of the world ocean. We need to keep our oceans clean and fight rising temperatures.

28/06/2021

Tune in tomorrow morning for informative discussions about transportation and cities. Tomorrow we focus on Austin, Texas.
See you there!

https://www.cityage.com/austin

Austin is leading America’s transportation future. Last year, the city’s residents dedicated $7 billion USD to major investments in transit infrastructure, and another $460 million to investments related to walking and biking. And that precedes the Biden Administration’s major focus on infrast...

26/06/2021

We’re having a heatwave across B.C. To help keep you cool and safe, meteorologist friends are posting tips on this Twitter thread.

Visit the link!

What are some of your favourite sun & heat safety tips?

https://twitter.com/zahraalani/status/1408824905890549764?s=21

“Happy Heatwave BC. It’s another warm one across the province. Take plenty of water breaks and protect yourself from the sun. . Tip to stay cool in the house, set your ceiling fan to run counter-clockwise ”

21/06/2021

It’s the first full day of summer!!! It’s going to be another beauty fo a day across B.C., plus a hot one! ☀️ ⁣⁣
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It’s dry and warm with temps 5°C to 10°C above seasonal. HOT! HOT! HOT! ⁣⁣
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Great day to jump in the water to cool off. Happy Summer!! ⁣⁣
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10/06/2021

Did you see the Annual Solar Eclipse? How was your experience?

Regions that saw, at least, a partial eclipse: Much of Europe, Much of Asia, North/West Africa, Much of North America, Atlantic, Arctic.

01/06/2021

Join me tomorrow as I host CityAge: Las Vegas. A 90-minute digital event where panelists give insights on how to build the future. Featuring, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada.

Click the link to join us via Zoom!



https://www.cityage.com/lasvegas

Las Vegas is on the forward edge of America’s growth. ‍It grew out of the desert to become America’s 24/7 entertainment mecca and one of its fastest growing cities. It’s expected to add more than a million residents within the next 20 years.‍ As the nation prepares a historic national inve...