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Today marks 5 years since the deadly #BCHeatDome. Our latest report lays a roadmap for what BC needs to do to better protect its most vulnerable workers from extreme heat on the job.

Report author Susanna Klassen spoke to the CBC about it:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
'Really dangerous': B.C. faces calls to bolster worker heat safety regulations | CBC News
As British Columbia approaches the five-year anniversary of the deadly heat dome, it's facing calls to toughen its heat exposure regulations for workers.
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June 25, 2026 at 4:11 PM
anishinaabeotch.bsky.social
Saw creek #bcwildlife south of #Lytton. Evacuation orders and warnings in effect

Lytton just rebuilt after the entire town burned down in 56 minutes during the #BCHeatDome of 2021

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June 20, 2026 at 9:56 PM
pqpolitics.bsky.social
“Heat is more harmful and prevalent in the Downtown Eastside because there are fewer plants, less shade and little to no access to air conditioning

The Downtown Eastside can get as hot as 49 degrees Celsius, and that’s incredibly dangerous,”

thenarwhal.ca/bc-heat-dome... #vanpoli #bcheatdome
Paramedics share lessons from B.C.’s heat dome emergency | The Narwhal
B.C. recorded 12,000 emergency calls in just one day. Can new systems keep up with extreme weather heat?
thenarwhal.ca
July 2, 2026 at 7:18 AM
dartmouthcommon.bsky.social
I should mention that BBC TV just started reporting on so-called natural disasters as climate change-related recently — the result of Britain's horrible heat wave this summer. But it was 5 years ago that more than 600 people died in the #BCHeatDome, & that didn't motivate the CBC to change policy.
September 2, 2026 at 7:06 PM
bcpolicy.bsky.social
5 years after the #BCHeatDome, workers are still under-protected by heat protection regulations that haven't been updated in 20 years.

Thankfully, WorksafeBC is reviewing these regulations, and our latest report lays out recommendations to better protect workers from extreme heat.

#ClimateChange
June 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM
pqpolitics.bsky.social
Great question. This should be legislated at the provincial level but Eby is weak & #VanRE dev funded so start at civic level

"WHEN do we decide ensuring rental homes, stratas and apartments that shouldn't kill, or permanently weaken their occupants in heat events?"

#bcheatdome #bcpoli #Vanpoli
Figure 6 (Abbotsford) 40 35 93% of deaths in BC Heatdome had no air conditioning. -Air Conditioning -No Air Conditioning -Outdoors Temperature (Celsius) 15 19 Air Conditioning Based on information collected by coroners during their investigations, 46 (7%) decedents had air conditioning present in their residence (see Appendix 2, Table 11). Of those, 7 (15%) were on at the time of death but may have been in a different room or improperly used (i.e. blowing hot air). Fans Fans were used in 24% of residences; however, for 44% of decedents it was unknown if fans were in use (see Appendix 2, Table 12). Of those with fans in use, 70% had them on in the room where the deceased was found. Jen St. Denis @JenStDen One point to stress on the #heatdome numbers out today: British Columbia/Metro Vancouver had so many more deaths than similar urban regions of Washington and Oregon. Both Seattle and Portland had higher temperatures than Vancouver during the heat dome. thetyee.ca/News/2021/11/0.. -related deaths for June 25-July 1, 2021 1 region State or province Columbia ton 必 % %. urban regions is for Metro Vancouver cities; King County, including Seattle; and Multnomah County, including Portlanc 9:12 AM • Nov 1, 2021
April 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
pqpolitics.bsky.social
Great idea I see an apartment that is changing all the windows where they could've used an air conditioner and now it's gonna be very very difficult to do so

BC should have laws against landlords allowing people to boil alive in their apt/condo laws

#BCHeatDome #BCHeatWave #bcpoli #ubcm
Poor quality housing, homelessness, and overall deprivation are risk factors for increased mortality during extreme heat events (Kenny et al 2019; Kovats and Hajat, 2008). Urban tree canopy reduces surface temperatures by as much as 12°C (Schwaab et al, 2021). The urban heat island effect increases heat related mortality and morbity (Santamouris, 2020). 10% of Bcers don't live in social housing SROS or supportive housing Housing In almost all (98%) of the deaths, the heat injury occurred indoors in a residence. • 73% occurred in private residences (39% in multi-unit buildings and 34% in detached buildings); • 10% occurred in social housing, single room occupancy (SRO), or supportive housing; • 7% occurred in trailer homes, mobile homes, RVs, or campers; and • 7% occurred in senior or long-term care homes (see Appendix 2, Table 7). Living Situation More than half (56%) of decedents lived alone, 30% lived with spouse or family members; 8% lived in community or assisted living situations (i.e. group home, senior homes, long-term care homes); and 5% lived with unrelated friends or roommates (see Appendix 2, Table 8). Recent Activity Very few deaths were linked to physical activity in the heat. BCCS investigative notes found that 20 (3.2%) decedents were known to be recently active prior to their death. Activities included gardening, outdoor home maintenance/repairs, walking outdoors, hiking, or playing a sport. Figure 6 (Abbotsford) 40 35 93% of deaths in BC Heatdome had no air conditioning. -Air Conditioning -No Air Conditioning -Outdoors Temperature (Celsius) 15 19 Air Conditioning Based on information collected by coroners during their investigations, 46 (7%) decedents had air conditioning present in their residence (see Appendix 2, Table 11). Of those, 7 (15%) were on at the time of death but may have been in a different room or improperly used (i.e. blowing hot air). Fans Fans were used in 24% of residences; however, for 44% of decedents it was unknown if fans were in use (see Appendix 2, Table 12). Of those with fans in use, 70% had them on in the room where the deceased was found. Figure 5: Heat-related deaths mapped by injury location Extreme Heat and Human Mortality: A Review of Heat-Related Deaths in B.C. in Summer 2021 A Report to the Chief Coroner of British Columbia Fort St John Jawson Creek Grande Prairie BRITISH COLUMBIA Dixon Entrance Terrace Prince Rupert ice ge The majority of those who died lacked access to cooling or ventilation, and were often living in areas of higher material and social deprivation. seek assistance or cooler environments. The majority of those who died lacked access to cooling or ventilation, and were often living in areas of higher material and social deprivation. Although deaths occurred over a seven-month period, in the majority of deaths, the injury event that contributed to the death was sustained during the extreme heat event. Figure 1: Heat-Related Deaths by Date of Death 234 250 200 150 100 50 2 0 <25-Jun 9 15 137 56 58 34 19 23 7 4 4 7 2 1 1 2 4 28-Jun 29-Jun 30-Jun 01-Jul 02-Jul 03-Jul 04-Jul 05-Jul 06-Jul 07-Jul 08-Jul 09-Jul 10-Jul >12-Jul Of the 619 heat-related deaths, 576 (93%) were injured during the week of June 25-July 1. The majority of injuries occurred on June 28 and June 29 which corresponds with the highest temperatures during the extreme heat event. In certain parts of the province, temperatures above 40°C were observed from
September 23, 2025 at 12:34 AM
pqpolitics.bsky.social
@seanorr.bsky.social given 600 people died in BC’s last heat dome and we’re not talking about the damage that other people got, if/when there is another #BCHeatDome where temperatures do not cool down at night, will the city of Vancouver open the cooling centres 24/7 to reduce deaths? #vanpoli
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July 14, 2026 at 3:07 PM
pqpolitics.bsky.social
#TeamMethane the #BCNDP will give us more #bcwildfires #bcHeatDome Deaths, more #BCFloods, #BCDroughts etc all for cash for access bundled #LNG donations.

#FossilFuelParty

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a threat to the Arctic Infographic

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#bcpoli
The Arctic is warming 4 times faster than the global average! Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a threat to the Arctic Black carbon (BC) Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Carbon dioxide (CO2) Shipping emissions are accelerating global warming. On route to shipping decarbonisation... In an effort to reduce black carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, shipping is looking to move away from oil based fuels. However some alternatives including Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), are still fossil fuels. ...but LNG must not be part of the solution. LNG is predominantly made up of methane, a short-lived climate forcer more potent than CO2. ! H H C H H Methane is a dangerously potent greenhouse gas (CH4). It has a warming effect up to more powerful than CO2 over a 20 year period (GWP20). ! ! Emissions from LNG-fueled ships grew by between 2012 to 2018. The pathway of methane emissions from LNG fuel When burned by ships, LNG releases methane and other pollutants into the atmosphere. Additionally, the process of extracting, processing, and transporting of LNG results in methane leakage. These activities can also cause significant environmental impacts including habitat destruction, water pollution, and climate heating. Global heating is speeding the Arctic permafrost thaw The fragile Arctic permafrost ecosystem already under threat from global heating could be reaching a global tipping point. Arctic terrestrial permafrost contains 2x carbon as in the atmosphere. As the Arctic heats up, shallow permafrost starts to thaw. Thawing permafrost releases CO2 and CH4 into the atmosphere. Released CO2 and CH4 add to the global burden of GHGs - speeding global warming. Burning LNG as fuel adds to the acceleration of Arctic permafrost thaw and a potential and irreversible tipping point being reached. Produced by the Clean Arctic Alliance - www.cleanarctic.org and designed by Margherita Gagliardi - September 2024 The alarming rise in LNG puts the Arctic at a crossroads LNG production LNG use The United Sta…
March 26, 2026 at 8:13 PM
pqpolitics.bsky.social
Let poor boil to death in the next #BCHeatDome, our pals, the politicized partisan #VPD need another $50 million, on top of the $100 million extra we gave them. ABC.

#Vanpoli
Figure 6 (Abbotsford) 40 35 93% of deaths in BC Heatdome had no air conditioning. -Air Conditioning -No Air Conditioning -Outdoors Temperature (Celsius) 15 19 Air Conditioning Based on information collected by coroners during their investigations, 46 (7%) decedents had air conditioning present in their residence (see Appendix 2, Table 11). Of those, 7 (15%) were on at the time of death 300 - Count 200- 100- Period of significant heat dome impact Excess mortality Jun-20 Jun-22 Jun-24 Expected daily deaths based on a statistical model - . Population-weighted maximum temperature estimates Jun-26 Jun-28 (hottest day) Jun-30 Jul-02 Normal Unusual compared with expected Jul-04 Jul-06 Jul-oB Rare compared with expected Very rare compared with expected Excess Mortality Study #1 Study #2 Future Jen St. Denis @JenStDen One point to stress on the #heatdome numbers out today: British Columbia/Metro Vancouver had so many more deaths than similar urban regions of Washington and Oregon. Both Seattle and Portland had higher temperatures than Vancouver during the heat dome. thetyee.ca/News/2021/11/0.. -related deaths for June 25-July 1, 2021
November 28, 2025 at 8:21 AM
allanrst.bsky.social
#ClimateActionNow #BCHeatDome #UrbanPlanning #PublicHealth
January 16, 2026 at 11:55 PM
allanrst.bsky.social
Climate safety = life & death.
We can build homes AND protect cooling spaces.
👉 Premier Eby: British Columbians deserve transparency & measurable targets.
#ClimateActionNow #BCHeatDome #UrbanPlanning #PublicHealth
January 16, 2026 at 11:51 PM
allanrst.bsky.social
🌡️ 4 Years After the 2021 Heat Dome: Where’s the Action?
619 lives lost in B.C.—Canada’s deadliest weather event. Experts said it was preventable.
#ClimateResilience #BCHeatDome #ClimateAction #UrbanPlanning #PublicHealth
January 16, 2026 at 11:48 PM
thegreenpagesbc.bsky.social
Add'l last-min. amendment to controversial #Vancouver 2026 Budget #VanPoli

Mayor Sim, ABC Party + allies cut $8.2 million from existing retrofit program. It currently makes rental bldgs less polluting & safer during climate disasters #BCheatwave #BCheatdome

www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/04/n...
Vancouver cuts to housing retrofits will be 'responsible for lost lives'
Funding for the city's existing buildings retrofit program was nixed in a last-minute amendment brought forward by ABC Councillor Lenny Zhou to Mayor Ken Sim's controversial 2026 budget.
www.nationalobserver.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
bcpolicy.bsky.social
Read the policy recommendations here: bcpolicy.ca/heat-protect....

#bcpoli #BCclimate #BCHeatWave #BCHeatDome
Protecting BC workers in a warming climate | Policy recommendations for WorkSafe BC
June 25th marks the fifth anniversary of BC’s heat dome, yet workers still lack proper heat protections as BC heat regulations insufficient and outdated. To address this, researchers submitted the fol...
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June 25, 2026 at 4:12 PM
greencalvin.bsky.social
In 2021 the town of Lytton burned to the ground during the #BCHeatDome that killed over 600 people. The fire destroyed the community just 1 day after it shattered the all-time heat record in Canada at 49.6°C. 5 years later another wildfire threatens the community. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli
Lytton residents face another wildfire 5 years after community was devastated | CBC News
Residents in and around Lytton are facing another wildfire threat nearly five years after the 2021 blaze killed two people and destroyed much of the village. The Saw Creek wildfire has forced new evac...
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June 21, 2026 at 3:41 PM