Environment Canada issued a new heat warning noting the sweltering conditions can pose health risks for some
High temperatures until Sunday, Aug. 15; health authorities warn of potential deadly effects
Ridge of high pressure is expected to reach maximum strength on Thursday and Friday
City reminding residents to check on older neighbours, family, and friends
Another heatwave is expected to hit southern B.C., with temperatures nearing 40 degrees
Crisis was a wake-up call for the normally temperate Pacific Northwest
An expert says said the heat dome could have immediate and long-term impacts for Christmas tree growers
There are 60 evacuation orders affecting 3,120 properties, an increase of 62
‘I saw more heat-related illness than I had ever seen in my career’
Couple says heat wave at the end of June must be the reason why
Local spray parks also available to cool down during heat wave
Letter writer said two neighbours died in June’s heat wave, prompting her to seek out local options
Friday temperature expected to feel like 38 C with Humidex
300 wildfires were burning across British Columbia Monday, evacuation orders were issued for several regions
Surface waters are warmer than they have been historically
A sweltering heat wave baked much of Western Canada the last week of June
Many people may perceive lakes and rivers to be refuges from unprecedented heat, but freshwater systems are no less sensitive
Environment Canada isn’t expecting any significant rain until the second half of August
‘Everybody’s really worried about the implications of this event, nobody saw this coming’
Had to be hosed down with cold water four times a day
