Environment Canada says it will be Sunday before much of coastal and southern B-C sees any relief from a heat wave that has the potential to create life-threatening conditions for those unable to find cool shelter.
The Vancouver Coastal and Fraser health authorities have issued an extreme heat alert, upgrading warnings issued for the region earlier this week.
A statement from the health authorities says hot temperatures can be especially dangerous for the young, the elderly or ill, those working or exercising outside, people living alone or dealing with mental health issues, and the homeless or inadequately housed.
Fifteen temperature records were set yesterday in B-C — including highs in Victoria and Comox that shattered records set 101 years ago.
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