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'Too hot': British Columbians flock to hotels for air conditioning

'Too hot': British Columbians flock to hotels for air conditioning

BC Hotel Association says occupancy in some parts of the province is 100 per cent.
Environment Canada issues 'air quality advisory' and heat warning for Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada issues 'air quality advisory' and heat warning for Metro Vancouver

Locals should avoid strenuous outdoor activities during mid-afternoon to early evening, when ozone levels are highest, especially if breathing feels uncomfortable.
What to make for dinner when it's too hot to cook (with recipes)

What to make for dinner when it's too hot to cook (with recipes)

Sometimes it gets so hot you can probably fry an egg on the sidewalk. But that doesn't exactly sound like a solid dinner plan.
Employers of outside workers being warned their staff is at risk of heat stroke

Employers of outside workers being warned their staff is at risk of heat stroke

'My service contractor, he’s not allowing anybody to work today — it’s just too hot'
Scorching hot weather on Sunday broke records throughout B.C.

Scorching hot weather on Sunday broke records throughout B.C.

Temperatures are expected to rise to 46 C in parts of the Thompson-Okanagan by Tuesday.
Humpback whales are loving the Salish Sea

Humpback whales are loving the Salish Sea

Up to 200 humpbacks will show up this summer
B.C. set 54 heat records Saturday, more expected during 'unprecedented' heat wave

B.C. set 54 heat records Saturday, more expected during 'unprecedented' heat wave

"Records are interesting but this is a dangerous heat wave."
BCA's Gu, independent Hillman unofficial winners of Burnaby byelection

BCA's Gu, independent Hillman unofficial winners of Burnaby byelection

Burnaby Citizens Association candidate Alison Gu and independent Mike Hillman have been elected to council, according to unofficial results
‘They laughed at us for wanting an inspection,’ says 'livid' Burnaby real estate buyer

‘They laughed at us for wanting an inspection,’ says 'livid' Burnaby real estate buyer

Sales have slowed, but the competition is still fierce
Burnaby resident ordered to take down cameras he was using to document bullying

Burnaby resident ordered to take down cameras he was using to document bullying

Security must be balanced with privacy