Warnings Expand as Heat Wave Settles Over BC, With Weekend Temperatures Set to Rise

A heat wave is settling over parts of British Columbia with Environment Canada warning of very high temperatures stretching into next week. The agency has expanded a series of heat warnings to include the Sunshine Coast and Howe Sound, where daytime highs are forecast to reach 32 C. The hottest temperatures are expected to start hitting the province on July 7. Environment Canada had already issued heat warnings for eastern Vancouver Island, where daytime highs are expected to hit the low 30s. Another warning covers the Kitimat and Terrace regions, where highs near 30 C are expected on July 6 until July 9 night. The agency says the heat poses a “moderate” risk to public health, but more-seasonal temperatures are expected later next week....