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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.
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(Update) Sudden-death toll rising in Burnaby amid heat wave: police

(Update) Sudden-death toll rising in Burnaby amid heat wave: police

Burnaby RCMP responded to 15 sudden-death calls Monday; 19 before noon Tuesday
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'Community fridge' placed on Burnaby street with free food for those in need

'Community fridge' placed on Burnaby street with free food for those in need

Fridge located out front of Burnaby Youth Hub
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Some Burnaby residents diverted to different COVID-19 site due to heat

Some Burnaby residents diverted to different COVID-19 site due to heat

Some Burnaby residents scheduled for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine may be redirected to a different clinic today (June 29) due to the “extreme” hot weather, said Fraser Health in a news release.
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B.C. bans campfires, lanterns and more

B.C. bans campfires, lanterns and more

B.C. has moved to ban open fires across the province as temperatures soar. Effective at noon on Wednesday, campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited until Oct. 15, 2021, or until the order is rescinded.
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Police dog helps arrest suspect who rammed Burnaby RCMP vehicle with car

Police dog helps arrest suspect who rammed Burnaby RCMP vehicle with car

Gang enforcement team had pulled man over for traffic violation
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Person in 20s is one of five new COVID-19 deaths in B.C.

Person in 20s is one of five new COVID-19 deaths in B.C.

Active infections fall below 1,000, are at lowest level since August.
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Burnaby schools will reopen amid heatwave for last day before summer

Burnaby schools will reopen amid heatwave for last day before summer

School officials 'closely monitoring the extreme weather temperatures'
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Extra Burnaby Mounties deployed to check on homeless during heatwave

Extra Burnaby Mounties deployed to check on homeless during heatwave

Officers handing out water bottles and cooling-centre information at SkyTrain stations, gas stations, parks
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SFU Burnaby cancels in-person, remote classes amid dangerous heat wave

SFU Burnaby cancels in-person, remote classes amid dangerous heat wave

Burnaby public schools also closed
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