Heat Wave BC
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Heat wave could ‘cripple’ emergency services already in crisis, paramedics sayWith 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.HealthJul 21, 2022
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B.C.’s inadequate heat-wave supports heightened risks to vulnerable people: reportThe province's inadequate support during an extreme heat wave this summer "compounded risks" for some vulnerable citizens, says an international human rights group.HealthOct 5, 2021
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Heat warning issued for Metro Vancouver, other areas as temps expected to soarTemperatures ranging from 34 C to 38 C, combined with overnight lows near 17 C to 20 C, are expected for the next four days.WeatherAug 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.WeatherAug 10, 2021
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‘Get out of there’: Family who fled Lytton, B.C. wildfire describes escape, panicAt least three major wildfires were burning in B.C. before the one in Lytton grew out of control.CanadaJul 1, 2021
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Car submerged, road flooded as record-breaking B.C. heat prompts massive snow meltCanada's Ministry of Forests said the high temperatures triggered a significant amount of snowmelt in the mountains, which led to widespread flooding.WeatherJun 30, 2021
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Heat wave putting Okanagan fruit crops at riskHeat and sunlight can lead to sweeter fruit, but too much causes crop damage.NewsJun 28, 2021
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B.C. campfire ban goes into effect Wednesday amid heat waveThe ban will stay in effect until Oct. 15 at noon or until the order is rescinded.WeatherJun 28, 2021
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For the first time ever, dozens of B.C. schools had to close due to extreme heat waveDistricts in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Langley, Richmond, Delta and Mission suspended instruction.WeatherJun 28, 2021
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‘Historic’ heat wave in Western Canada might not lift for days, forecasters sayHeat warnings remain posted across B.C. and Alberta, large parts of Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories and a section of Yukon.WeatherJun 28, 2021
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