Thunderstorms, rain, melting snow have the potential to push those waterways above flood stage
System to have 2 levels: warning and extreme heat emergencies
Cooling requirements in new builds among recommendations by BC Coroners Service’s report
Over half of respondents said they were more worried about climate change after the heat dome
Vast majority occurred during June 25 to July 1 heat dome
Environment Canada issued a new heat warning noting the sweltering conditions can pose health risks for some
Ridge of high pressure is expected to reach maximum strength on Thursday and Friday
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’
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’
It was more than just air conditioners at Vanderhoof homes that could…
Many of the deaths were among older individuals living alone in private residences