Heat Wave BC

• Heat wave could ‘cripple’ emergency services already in crisis, paramedics say

  With heat warnings across much of Canada, first responders are deeply concerned about their ability to respond to heat-related emergencies in a timely way amid staffing shortages. 

  Health

  Jul 21, 2022
  
• B.C.’s inadequate heat-wave supports heightened risks to vulnerable people: report

  The province's inadequate support during an extreme heat wave this summer "compounded risks" for some vulnerable citizens, says an international human rights group.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2021
  
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• Heat warning issued for Metro Vancouver, other areas as temps expected to soar

  Temperatures ranging from 34 C to 38 C, combined with overnight lows near 17 C to 20 C, are expected for the next four days. 

  Weather

  Aug 10, 2021
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• Third heat wave on the way for southern B.C.

  Meteorologists and climatologists with Environment Canada cannot remember a season with three heat waves, especially one where temperatures in the Interior approach 40 C.

  Weather

  Aug 10, 2021
• ‘Get out of there’: Family who fled Lytton, B.C. wildfire describes escape, panic

  At least three major wildfires were burning in B.C. before the one in Lytton grew out of control.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2021
• Car submerged, road flooded as record-breaking B.C. heat prompts massive snow melt

  Canada's Ministry of Forests said the high temperatures triggered a significant amount of snowmelt in the mountains, which led to widespread flooding.

  Weather

  Jun 30, 2021
• Heat wave putting Okanagan fruit crops at risk

  Heat and sunlight can lead to sweeter fruit, but too much causes crop damage.

  News

  Jun 28, 2021
• B.C. campfire ban goes into effect Wednesday amid heat wave

  The ban will stay in effect until Oct. 15 at noon or until the order is rescinded.

  Weather

  Jun 28, 2021
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• For the first time ever, dozens of B.C. schools had to close due to extreme heat wave

  Districts in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Langley, Richmond, Delta and Mission suspended instruction.

  Weather

  Jun 28, 2021
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• ‘Historic’ heat wave in Western Canada might not lift for days, forecasters say

  Heat warnings remain posted across B.C. and Alberta, large parts of Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories and a section of Yukon.

  Weather

  Jun 28, 2021