Vancouver Heat Wave

• Western Canada heat wave has unusual characteristic, high nighttime temperatures: experts  

  A stifling heat wave throughout much of Western Canada is unusual because of the nighttime temperatures it is bringing, says an expert.

  Environment

  Jun 29, 2021
  
• ‘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
  
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• Sunscreen time: B.C.’s South Coast to get first real heat of the summer

  The ridge of high pressure is anticipated to roll in by Sunday, when daytime highs could hit the low 30s. 

  Weather

  Jul 24, 2020
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• Vancouver firefighters setting up free ‘pop up water parks’ Thursday night

  Looking to beat the heat? Vancouver firefighters will be setting up free 'pop up water parks' on Thursday

  Aug 9, 2018
• One B.C. community hits 37 degrees as heat wave sees 6 places reach record highs

  Thirty-seven degrees may seem quaint in parts of Canada. It's boiling in B.C.

  Weather

  Jun 19, 2018
• Homeless advocates plead for help as heat wave hits Metro Vancouver

  Donations of reusable water bottles, sunscreen, hats and summer clothing are desperately needed.

  Weather

  Jun 17, 2018
• Break out the sunscreen: South Coast to get first heat wave of the year

  Temperatures are expected to hit the high 20s near the water and over 30 degrees inland.

  Weather

  Jun 16, 2018
• Concern for Vancouver’s homeless grows as heat wave takes hold

  "They're burning from the inside."

  Weather

  Aug 3, 2017
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• BC Hydro ready for customers to break summer record for power usage amid heat wave

  B.C. residents are expected to blast their air conditioners.

  Weather

  Aug 1, 2017
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• City of Richmond bans outdoor fires, barbecues in public parks due to fire hazard

  All three North Shore municipalities put a similar ban in place two weeks ago.

  Aug 1, 2017