Heat Warnings Expand in BC as Heat Expected to Intensify

Environment Canada says a heat wave covering more than three dozen regions in British Columbia is expected to intensify on July 7. It says elevated temperatures pose a risk to public health, so people are encouraged to take precautions to minimize exposure. The weather office has issued heat warnings that cover much of the lower third of the province, the northeastern part of B.C., and inland sections of the central and norths coasts. Some regions of the province, including the southern Interior, are bracing for temperatures that may push into the low 40s this week. Environment Canada initially issued about two dozen warnings but expanded them to cover more regions late July 6 afternoon....