BC Heat

• Above-average seasonal heat is on the way for B.C.

  The province announced it has taken a few measures to keep people cool including expanding its free portable air conditioner program to reach 19,000 more households.

  Environment

  May 31, 2024
  
• ‘Far from being in the clear’: B.C. extends state of emergency as wildfires, drought drag on

  Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma said the province is preparing for the possibility this drought season could last beyond the calendar year and stretch into 2024.

  Fire

  Aug 31, 2023
  
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• ‘We never count on the rain’: More heat records shattered as B.C. wildfire fight continues

  Temperatures in Fort Nelson, B.C. reached 33.9 C, almost six degrees higher than the previous record for that day recorded in 1986.

  Fire

  Aug 29, 2023
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• Records broken but heat warnings continue in B.C. with wildfire fight ongoing

  Communities currently under a heat warning include Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge and Terrace.

  Weather

  Aug 28, 2023
• Environment Canada issues heat warnings for multiple B.C. regions

  The North Coast, B.C. North Peace River and Fort Nelson regions fall under the warnings as temperatures between the high 20s and low 30s are expected.

  Weather

  Aug 27, 2023
• ‘It’s going to get worse’: Strong winds expected to fan flames in West Kelowna

  The BC Wildfire Service's lead fire weather forecaster shares the conditions for Friday as thousands of British Columbians flee their homes.

  Fire

  Aug 18, 2023
• B.C. wildlife association reports uptick in heat-related calls, hospital admissions

  As high temperature records fall across southern British Columbia, a wildlife rescue group is warning of the heat risks for animals.

  Weather

  Aug 16, 2023
• Water, hats, sunscreen distributed in Downtown Eastside as heat wave grips B.C.

  Environment Canada urges people to be aware of heat illnesses and its symptoms, including swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

  Weather

  Aug 15, 2023
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• British Columbians asked to check on the vulnerable amid heat wave ‘blanket’

  Health authorities and governments are urging caution as a sweltering heat wave has now prompted 41 warnings or special weather statements across the province.

  Weather

  Aug 14, 2023
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• B.C. braces for heat wave, expected to last all week

  A sweltering and protracted heat wave is expected to arrive today, pushing temperatures into the 30s in many areas. People are advised to take precautions.

  Environment

  Aug 13, 2023