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“Tenants in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside are working to make their buildings safer during heat waves” www.cbc.ca/radio/whaton... - CBC Radio

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Their buildings can become dangerously hot. These Vancouver tenants are finding ways to stay safe | CBC Radio
A group of tenants in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is demonstrating how communities can come together to keep each other safe during extreme heat events.
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August 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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“During the heat dome emergency services were overwhelmed and help took hours to arrive, if it ever came.

One hundred and seventeen Vancouverites died, although there was a lower number of deaths in the Downtown Eastside…” thetyee.ca/News/2026/08... - @thetyee.ca

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Banding Together to Help DTES Residents Survive Extreme Heat | The Tyee
Non-profits can pool their resources to buy more water, Gatorade and freezies.
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August 28, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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CASTLEGAR, B.C. - “In the 110 years since weather records started being kept in Castlegar, B.C., no Aug. 26 had ever been hotter than the first one: 33.9 C on Aug. 26, 1916.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

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This B.C. community just broke a 110-year-old high temperature record
In the 110 years since weather records started being kept in Castlegar, B.C., no Aug. 26 had ever been hotter than the first one: 33.9 C on Aug. 26, 1916.
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August 27, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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WEST KOOTENAY: “The drought level across the West Kootenay has increased as dry conditions persist throughout the Kootenay - Boundary, according to the B.C. River Forecast Centre.” www.castanet.net/news/Trail/6... - @castanet.net

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Region seeing less precipitation despite forecast of rain this week
The drought level across the West Kootenay has increased as dry conditions persist throughout the Kootenay - Boundary, according to the B.C. River Forecast Centre.
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August 25, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Crops sacrificed, losses mount for B.C. farmers grappling with historic drought” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC News BC

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Crops sacrificed, losses mount for B.C. farmers grappling with historic drought | CBC News
Severe drought in the southern Interior is causing some irrigation systems to virtually run dry.
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August 22, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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We (the wife & I) love Osoyoos! Easy 140 mile drive from here in Wenatchee up Hwy 97. #BCheat We have pretty similar weather but we're even a bit warmer here.
September 2, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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With the temperature rising again, here are some helpful tips at the link to beat the #BCHeat 😎☀️
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July 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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“Unpleasant hot and smoky weather in Vancouver is prompting many to seek relief by retreating indoors — but that's often not an option for the city's unhoused population.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC News BC

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Wildfire smoke, hot weather putting Vancouver's unhoused at risk of smoke and heat-related health issues | CBC News
Unpleasant hot and smoky weather in Vancouver is prompting many to seek relief by retreating indoors — but that's often not an option for the city's unhoused population. Earlier this week, smog from w...
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August 7, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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“KAMLOOPS — Ranchers in British Columbia are enduring another harrowing summer, as they navigate this year’s wildfire season as well as lingering drought and water shortage issues.” cfjctoday.com/2026/08/06/w... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

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Wildfire, drought seasons bring unique challenges for B.C.’s ranching community
KAMLOOPS - Ranchers in British Columbia are enduring another harrowing summer, as they navigate this year's wi...
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August 7, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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From July 21, 2025: “Understanding the risks of extreme heat and wildfire smoke” www.med.ubc.ca/news/underst... - @ubcmedicine.bsky.social

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What happens to your body when you’re exposed to both extreme heat and wildfire smoke? When it’s very hot, your body is fighting hard to maintain its core temperature and keep cool, and when it’s smoky, your body is fighting hard to reduce the inflammation caused by smoke exposure. When these things happen at the same time, it puts more stress on your body. Our research confirms that together, the impact is greater than the sum of their individual effects, which can make it a risky combination. Who is most susceptible during these heat and smoke events? In all our analyses of the 2021 heat dome in B.C. — when it was not only very hot, but air quality was also quite poor due to wildfires and ground-level ozone — the population with the highest increased risk was people with schizophrenia. This is because people with schizophrenia can have a hard time recognizing when they are unwell, the illness can have cardiovascular impacts, and anti-psychotic medications can impede thermoregulation, among other factors.
August 6, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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ICYMI: “Dry lightning, hot weather expected to increase wildfire conditions in BC Interior” globalnews.ca/news/1200976... - @globalnews.ca

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Dry lightning, hot weather expected to increase wildfire conditions in BC Interior | Globalnews.ca
As the damage from the devastating wildfire along Okanagan Lake in British Columbia is being assessed, officials are warning of the potential of more fires.
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August 5, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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Heat-related illnesses may happen if your home can't stay cool during extreme heat.

Make a plan to go somewhere cool:

Malls ☀️
Libraries ☀️
Public cooling spaces ☀️

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PreparedBC logo PreparedBC • @PreparedBC • 4h X logo Heat-related illnesses may happen if your home can't stay cool during extreme heat. Make a plan to go somewhere cool: Malls Libraries Public cooling spaces PreparedBC.ca/ExtremeHeat #BCHeat Infographic text: INSET: Left: A red circle with a white sun and a white thermometer inside it Right, inside a dark red box: Identify Places You Can Visit to Get Cool: • Libraries • Movie theatres • Community centres • Religious centres • Shopping malls • Parks and shaded spaces Background: Trees, benches, and a building Government of British Columbia logo PreparedBC PreparedBC.ca
August 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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“KAMLOOPS — The heat and smoke will get more intense in the days ahead as the Kamloops area enters the heart of wildfire season.” cfjctoday.com/2026/08/04/1... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

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Kamloops-area heat and smoke to intensify as officials warn of ‘explosive’ conditions
KAMLOOPS - The heat and smoke will get more intense in the days ahead as the Kamloops area enters the heart of...
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August 5, 2026 at 4:35 AM
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VICTORIA, B.C. - “Council is moving to stop landlords from prohibiting tenants from installing air conditioners and other cooling devices.” cheknews.ca/tenant-advoc... - @cheknews.ca

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Tenant advocates applaud Victoria's action to keep tenants cool
To anticipate the hotter temperatures in the future, the City of Victoria is taking aim at a common complaint from renters.
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July 24, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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VICTORIA, B.C. - “Restrictions on landlords prohibiting cooling devices in rental buildings in Victoria could soon be a reality, with council voting unanimously in favour of the next step.” cheknews.ca/victoria-to-... - @cheknews.ca

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Victoria to ban landlords from prohibiting cooling devices with new measure
Maxmimum temperatures in rental buildings in Victoria could soon be a reality, with council voting unanimously in favour of the next step.
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July 24, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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BRITISH COLUMBIA: “For the second day in a row, electricity use has hit an all-time high as B.C. residents try to beat the heat.” cheknews.ca/electricity-... - @cheknews.ca

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Electricity use sets another record during B.C. heat wave
For the second day in a row, electricity use has hit an all-time high as B.C. residents try to beat the heat.
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July 23, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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ICYMI: “Lytton, B.C., hits 41 degrees, hottest temperature in Canada this year” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

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Lytton, B.C., hits 41 degrees, hottest temperature in Canada this year
The heat wave that has scorched southern British Columbia this week has seen temperatures pass 40 degrees for a second consecutive day in the Fraser Canyon, marking the two hottest temperatures record...
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July 23, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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“On Tuesday, temperatures in Lytton hit 40.5 C, although this week's heat falls far short of the 49.6 C recorded in the village on June 29, 2021, a day before it was largely destroyed by a wildfire.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC News BC

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Lytton hits 41 C, hottest temperature in Canada this year | CBC News
The heat wave that has scorched southern British Columbia this week has seen temperatures pass 40 degrees for a second consecutive day in the Fraser Canyon, marking the two hottest temperatures record...
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July 23, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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BRITISH COLUMBIA: “People who are seniors, live alone or have pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart or respiratory disease and mental illness such as schizophrenia are the most at risk, the weather warnings say.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC News BC

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Extreme heat, wildfire smoke prompt weather warnings across B.C. | CBC News
Environment Canada warns temperatures set to hit mid 30s, even higher in some regions Wednesday. It adds wildfire smoke is deteriorating air quality throughout much of the province.
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July 22, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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“Environment Canada issued heat warnings for most of B.C. on Wednesday as the hot weather is expected to stick around for a few days across the province.” globalnews.ca/news/1197609... - @globalnews.ca

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Heat warnings blanket most of B.C., pose risk to public health | Globalnews.ca
This ridge of high pressure will bring elevated temperatures during the day and while it will cool down at night, temperatures will remain high.
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July 22, 2026 at 11:14 PM
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BRITISH COLUMBIA: “WorkSafeBC has issued a bulletin to remind employers that they must protect their workers from heat-related illnesses as Environment Canada issues heat alerts.” theprogress.com/2026/07/22/w... - The Chilliwack Progress

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WorkSafeBC warns employers to protect workers from heat stress, heat stroke - Chilliwack Progress
Workers should report symptoms and be encouraged to speak up if things are not safe
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July 22, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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“MERRITT, B.C. — A heat warning has been expanded to include the Nicola Valley as wildfire smoke continues to blanket parts of the Thompson-Okanagan.” cfjctoday.com/2026/07/22/h... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

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Heat warning expanded to Nicola area as wildfire smoke continues to blanket Kamloops area
MERRITT, B.C. - A heat warning has been expanded to include the Nicola Valley as wildfire smoke continues to b...
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July 22, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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“Most of British Columbia is under a heat warning, a smoke warning or both Wednesday, as daily high temperature records continue to fall in some communities.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social

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Most of B.C. under heat, smoke warnings
Most of British Columbia is under a heat warning, a smoke warning or both Wednesday, as daily high temperature records continue to fall in some communities.
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July 22, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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“Okanagan hard hit by ongoing drought, plea made for conservation” www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna... - @castanet.net

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Okanagan hard hit by ongoing drought, plea made for conservation
Prolonged dry conditions combined with this summer's intense heat, has worsened the drought across much of B.C., MLA Randene Neill says.
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July 21, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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“KAMLOOPS — Kamloops is expected to see high temperatures persist this week, which has triggered a heat warning, with continued poor air quality from lingering smoke.” cfjctoday.com/2026/07/20/k... - @cfjctoday.bsky.social

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Kamloops under heat warning, with more smoke possible in coming days
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops is expected to see high temperatures persist this week, which has triggered a heat warning...
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July 21, 2026 at 12:08 AM