Heat Dome

• How low-income renters could get frozen out of B.C.’s free AC program

  Landlord approval and the need for a BC Hydro account are among the hurdles some B.C. renters say are preventing them from accessing the program.

  Politics

  Aug 7, 2023
  
• Safety measures in place as heat warning declared for Okanagan

  The new warning system was developed after the deadly heat dome of 2021, which claimed about 600 lives across B.C.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2023
  
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• Cost of future extreme heat events high for humans and the B.C. economy: report

  The report by the Canadian Climate Institute broke down the costs of the 2021 B.C. heat dome, during which more than 600 people died and hundreds more were sent to hospital.

  Environment

  Jul 7, 2023
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• 2 years after the B.C. heat dome, coroners service and activists demand government change

  A vigil with 619 boxes representing victims of the 2021 heat dome was held at the Vancouver Art Gallery Sunday on the two-year anniversary of the deadly weather event.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2023
• Heat dome settling over Alberta triggers weather warnings, electric grid alert

  Environment Canada issued heat warnings for a large swath of the province, from south of Calgary to north of Peace River.

  Weather

  Jun 7, 2023
• Manitoba ranchers work to keep livestock safe amid spring heat dome

  As a prolonged spring heat dome hovers over Manitoba, many cattle ranchers are taking extra precautions to keep their livestock herds safe from heat stress and dehydration.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
• Heat warning issued for Hamilton with highs of 30 C expected over two days

  Both Environment Canada and Hamilton's medical officer of health issued heart warnings Wednesday with maximum daytime temperatures around 30 C until late Friday afternoon.

  Weather

  May 31, 2023
• B.C. parents say schools need AC to keep kids, staff safe

  The Vancouver School Board said schools are working to keep learning comfortable for students and staff.

  Education

  May 22, 2023
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• Expert forecasts more heat waves outside summer as May hot spell grips B.C., Alberta

  A heat wave that has sent temperatures soaring in parts of Western Canada should be seen as a warning to prepare for hot spells outside the summer months, researchers say.

  Weather

  May 15, 2023
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• 2 weeks and a heat dome later: Where does Alberta wildfire situation stand?

  It's been two weeks since out-of-control wildfires began forcing evacuation orders in parts of Alberta and the situation remains critical.

  Canada

  May 14, 2023