Heat Related Illnesses

• Emergency hospital visits rising as heat wave continues: Interior Health

  The health agency says approximately 60 emergency department visits for heat-related illnesses were made during the first two weeks of July.

  Health

  Jul 17, 2024
  
• 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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• ‘Listen to your body’: London Health Sciences Centre urges awareness on heat-related illnesses

  The London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is bringing awareness to the dangers of severe heat-related illnesses as Londoners continue to battle the unpredictable summer heat. 

  Weather

  Jul 29, 2022
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• Extreme heat could put Okanagan workers at risk

  The BC Fruit Growers Association says many orchards are taking steps to ensure their workers are safe.

  Health

  Jul 28, 2022
• As temperatures rise in B.C.’s Southern Interior, health agency issues heat reminder, safety tips  

  Environment Canada is forecasting sunny skies and daily highs of 30 to 35 C through to Saturday for the Okanagan, Shuswap, Similkameen and Boundary regions.

  Health

  Jul 28, 2021
• ‘Take this seriously’: Kelowna emergency doctor on unprecedented heat wave

  Temperatures in many regions across B.C. have been record breaking, including the Okanagan, where highs in some communities are hovering close to 45 Celsius.

  News

  Jun 29, 2021
• Hot Okanagan weather brings increased risk of heat related illness at work

  “With temperatures in the Okanagan Valley forecast to remain well-above the seasonal average through the weekend, WorkSafeBC is alerting employers and workers of an increased risk of developing symptoms of heat stress and heat stroke.”

  Health

  Jul 2, 2015