BC Heat Dome

• 2021 B.C. extreme weather events cost province $10-$17 billion, study finds

  The study provides a first-ever estimate of the total economic costs associated with 2021’s heat dome, wildfires, flooding and landslides.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2022
  
• B.C. reports 16 suspected heat-related deaths from July 26 to Aug. 3

  In a report released Tuesday, the service revealed the greatest number of deaths -- five -- occurred on July 29, followed by July 30, with a total of three.

  Weather

  Aug 9, 2022
  
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• Heat warnings posted for parts of B.C., Yukon but cooler conditions in the forecast

  Environment Canada is maintaining heat warnings for Metro Vancouver, parts of B.C.'s inner south coast, and inland sections of the north coast, including Kitimat and Terrace.

  Weather

  Jun 27, 2022
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• A year after deadly B.C. heat dome, experts say events may alter ecology forever

  A year after the heat dome event that killed billions of plants and animals in British Columbia, scientists say ecosystems are recovering, but could be transformed forever.

  Environment

  Jun 27, 2022
• Rain, impending heat wave prompt warning and raise flood potential in B.C.

  Special weather statements cover the inner south coast, east to the Alberta boundary and north to Fort St. John, raising concerns that daytime heat will rapidly melt snowpacks.

  Weather

  Jun 22, 2022
• After heat dome deaths, B.C. report recommends building code changes to keep people cool

  As the B.C. mulls over the recommendations, some designers say it's not as easy as it sounds to make changes to retrofits and new builds, particularly if the deadline is 2024. 

  Environment

  Jun 7, 2022
• Review into B.C.’s 2021 heat-related deaths calls for more coordinated response

  The report, obtained by Global News prior to its official release, also recommends considering whether to issue cooling devices to people most at risk of dying during a heat wave.

  Environment

  Jun 7, 2022
• Extreme heat emergencies to be added to B.C. alert system

  The province has been under intense pressure to act after the BC Coroners Service concluded 595 people died from “heat-related deaths” in between June 18 and Aug. 12, 2021.

  Environment

  Jun 6, 2022
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• Emergency alert system in B.C. to be in place for extreme heat in June: minister

  Alert Ready is a tool used by governments across the country to broadcast warnings on radio and television stations, as well as compatible wireless devices.

  Weather

  May 13, 2022
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• 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