BC Heat Wave
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B.C. weather: Temperature soars past 40 C in 5 cities amid heat waveTemperatures are expected to return to more seasonal values by Friday. Heat warnings may be issued if the nighttime temperatures are forecast to be 18 C or above.WeatherAug 16, 2023
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B.C. wildlife association reports uptick in heat-related calls, hospital admissionsAs high temperature records fall across southern British Columbia, a wildlife rescue group is warning of the heat risks for animals.WeatherAug 16, 2023
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B.C. weather: Smoky skies, sweltering heat in Southern Interior“We advise residents whose health may be more susceptible to the smoke to take increased care during the coming days,” said the CSRD.WeatherAug 15, 2023
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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.WeatherAug 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.WeatherAug 14, 2023
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B.C. braces for heat wave, expected to last all weekA sweltering and protracted heat wave is expected to arrive today, pushing temperatures into the 30s in many areas. People are advised to take precautions.EnvironmentAug 13, 2023
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With high heat incoming, fewer than 400 of B.C.’s free air conditioners have been installedSome 2,000 applications have been processed, however, BC Hydro told Global News ahead of a heat event in the forecast for next week.HealthAug 11, 2023
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6 temperature records broken Sunday in B.C. amid heat warningSix temperature records were broken across B.C. Sunday, amid a warning for extreme heat.WeatherJul 10, 2023
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B.C. to spend $10 million on air conditioners for the vulnerable over next 3 yearsThe B.C. announcement comes more than two years after an unprecedented 'heat dome' killed more than 600 people in the province between June 25 and July 1, 2021.WeatherJun 27, 2023
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Here’s how to prepare for ‘mini heat wave’ in parts of B.C. this weekTemperatures will peak in the low 30s on Tuesday and Wednesday along the South Coast, with the most scorching temperatures expected in the Fraser Valley.EnvironmentJun 5, 2023
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