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Heat Wave
64 more people than average died in Interior Health during heat wave
For the seven peak days of B.C.’s recent heat wave, 110 residents in the Interior…
Thompson-Okanagan in level three drought
The extremely hot and dry conditions in the Thompson-Okanagan means impacts to ecosystems and socio-economic…
B.C. residents under evacuation order longer than 10 days eligible to receive $1,200
The B.C. government and Red Cross are providing Lytton-area households and those on evacuation orders…
Sandman Centre in Kamloops providing residents relief from heat and smoke
The City of Kamloops is reminding residents that the Sandman Centre is open every day…
Heat waves, smoke create tough environment for bugs, plants in Kamloops, Okanagan
Most insects prefer damper conditions than what Kamloops and the Okanagan have been experiencing this…
More of B.C.’s air was conditioned this summer than ever before
British Columbians have achieved a new high score for air conditioning usage. “Record-breaking temperatures and…
Things to do to stay cool during the Thompson-Okanagan heat wave
With an incoming heat wave in the Thompson-Okanagan, there are plenty of ways to keep…
Kamloops, Penticton open cooling centres, others still planning
Cooling centres are opening for the public in Kamloops and the Okanagan as a week-long…
More daily temperature records smashed in the Interior
Daily temperature records across the Interior continue to be beat with the heat. Osoyoos, Summerland…
Heatwave caused six Interior B.C. deaths
The B.C. Coroners Service reports six people died in the Interior region during the heatwave…
Spring heat wave to hit southern Interior this weekend
A spring heat wave expect to begin Friday in the southern Interior has prompted a…
Kamloops urges residents to get ready for forecast heat wave
As the weather warms up ahead of the forecast heat wave this weekend, the City…
Kamloops ‘nuisance’ shelter steps up to support homeless during extreme heat
The Loop resource centre on Kamloops’ North Shore has opened as a cooling centre as…
Heat warning issued for Kamloops, Okanagan and Shuswap
Extreme heat is expected in the southern Interior beginning this weekend. Environment Canada has issued…
Simple solution to keeping BC playgrounds cool under scorching sun
Summer means outdoor activities in the hot sun and protecting children from intense heat during…