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'Even young people die in the heat': The stages of heat stroke

'Even young people die in the heat': The stages of heat stroke

B.C. has recorded nearly 500 sudden deaths since the heat wave began.
Weekly COVID-19 numbers in New West finally hit single digits

Weekly COVID-19 numbers in New West finally hit single digits

The number of new weekly COVID-19 cases in New Westminster finally hit single digits during the last reporting period, according to the BC Centre for Disease Control.
When will the heat warning officially end in Metro Vancouver?

When will the heat warning officially end in Metro Vancouver?

The heat might creep up again this week.
Distressed dog left alone in car on hottest day of the year in New West

Distressed dog left alone in car on hottest day of the year in New West

Dog left in vehicle while owner ran into store
B.C. administers five millionth COVID-19 vaccine dose

B.C. administers five millionth COVID-19 vaccine dose

Province records no deaths in two straight days for first time since October.
Broken water main impacts uptown water supply

Broken water main impacts uptown water supply

Some residents report murky water
Walmart grocery in Queensborough closed for 'severe pest infestation'

Walmart grocery in Queensborough closed for 'severe pest infestation'

A June 25 Fraser Health inspection found an array of food that had been chewed by rodents, as well as rodent droppings in numerous locations
New West first responders report at least 18 sudden deaths in heat wave

New West first responders report at least 18 sudden deaths in heat wave

Police urge folks to keep checking in on friends and family
What are the 'golden rules' for B.C. residents and why do they matter? (INFOGRAPHIC)

What are the 'golden rules' for B.C. residents and why do they matter? (INFOGRAPHIC)

Here's everything you need to know about the 'golden rules' in B.C. this summer.
Heat wave pushes Metro Vancouver to 'unprecedented' early season water use

Heat wave pushes Metro Vancouver to 'unprecedented' early season water use

The region's 2.7 million residents and businesses used 1.79 billion litres of water Sunday, June 27, just shy of the all-time record set in 2009.