Heat Dome

• 2021 heat dome linked to climate change, could become once-in-10-year event: study

  The heat dome, which hit western Canada and the U.S. at the end of June and beginning of July is believed to be responsible for more than 600 deaths.

  Weather

  Nov 30
  
• Little progress on long-term care A/C in Interior Health sites since 2021 heat dome

  The health authority in B.C.'s Interior says a worker shortage and long waits for needed supplies are leading to delays in upgrading air conditioning in long-term care homes.

  Canada

  Nov 4
  
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• 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
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• U.S. heat dome brings extreme temperatures to Canada’s long weekend: ‘No escaping it’

  With summer’s final long weekend underway, parts of Canada – specifically western provinces – can expect to see temperatures rise as a result of a heat dome in the United States.

  Weather

  Sep 3
• Heat warning extended for Hamilton, Niagara Region with humidex in the upper 30s expected

  Hamilton's medical officer of health is alerting residents that the heat experienced on Saturday and Sunday will carry over into Monday.

  Weather

  Aug 8
• Heat warning issued for Hamilton, Niagara Region with humidex in the upper 30s expected

  Both Environment Canada and Hamilton's medical officer of health have issued heart warnings for the weekend with maximum daytime temperatures in the high 20s expected.

  Weather

  Aug 5
• 14 single-day temperature records toppled in B.C. as heat wave bears down

  While most the daily temperature records were broken by one to two degrees Celcius, some areas were significantly hotter than usual, according to the data from Environment Canada. 

  Weather

  Jul 27
• Few fires sparked as lightning passes through Okanagan

  Despite conditions being much improved from the year earlier, a BC Wildfire information officer is still asking people to be cautious when they are out in wooded areas.

  Fire

  Jul 18
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• Heat warning issued for Hamilton, Niagara Region with humidex in the upper 30s expected

  Both Environment Canada and Hamilton's medical officer of health have issued heart warnings with maximum daytime temperatures around 30 C expected Tuesday and Wednesday.

  Weather

  Jul 18
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• Dramatic decrease in Okanagan wildfires compared to last year

  To date, the centre has seen 63 fires for a total of 100 hectares burned. Last year at this time 41,856 hectares were burned through 151 wildfires.

  Environment

  Jul 1