Bc Heatwave

• Ways to navigate your mental health during devastating B.C. wildfire season

  McEachern also says that it's important to manage mental health stressors with a professional now so that it doesn't have a greater effect in the days and weeks to come.

  Fire

  Aug 22, 2023
  
• How drought is taking its toll on Canada’s normally “wet” coast 

  By this time of year, the so-called ‘wet coast’ of Canada should be blustery, wet and cold — some would even say miserable. Vancouver should be living up to its reputation as “Raincouver.” Fall colours, along with the downpours, should be in full swing. But coastal British Columbia has not had significant rain since July....

  Weather

  Oct 8, 2022
  
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• As B.C. bakes under the sun, health experts warn about the perils of indoor heat

  Heat experts warn of the dangers of long-term exposure to extreme temperatures, especially indoors.

  Weather

  Aug 18, 2022
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• Extreme heat could put Okanagan workers at risk

  The BC Fruit Growers Association says many orchards are taking steps to ensure their workers are safe.

  Health

  Jul 28, 2022
• Cooling centres open across the Okanagan except in Kelowna

  Despite the scorching temperatures, Kelowna hasn’t opened any cooling centres or additional water stations.

  Environment

  Jul 27, 2022
• 2021 heat wave over B.C., Alberta was among most extreme since 1960s: study

  The daily high of nearly 50 C in B.C. was much hotter, but it wasn't as far outside normal because the province had a higher baseline temperature than Alberta, the research found.

  Environment

  May 4, 2022
• Extreme heat should be labelled a natural disaster, Canadian report urges

  The report lays out dozens of things individuals, businesses and governments can do to ease the threat posed by extreme heat.

  Environment

  Apr 20, 2022
• Heat warning issued for Metro Vancouver, other areas as temps expected to soar

  Temperatures ranging from 34 C to 38 C, combined with overnight lows near 17 C to 20 C, are expected for the next four days. 

  Weather

  Aug 10, 2021
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• Third heat wave on the way for southern B.C.

  Meteorologists and climatologists with Environment Canada cannot remember a season with three heat waves, especially one where temperatures in the Interior approach 40 C.

  Weather

  Aug 10, 2021
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• Train service resumes in Lytton, B.C., as First Nations leader voices safety concerns

  Canadian Pacific Railway says in a statement that mainline operations resumed Monday after safety inspections were completed of the tracks and infrastructure.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2021