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Air quality warnings expand across southern B.C. due to lingering wildfire smoke

Almost all of southern British Columbia was under an air quality warning on Friday as wildfire smoke blanketed the region.  Environment Canada said a high...

Orange air quality alert issued as wildfire smoke blankets parts of B.C.

Air quality warnings have been upgraded to orange for several regions of southern and central B.C. as wildfire smoke is expected to linger for the next 24 to 48 hours.

Hotter than normal summer ahead for B.C., say federal forecasters

British Columbia is likely headed for a warmer-than-normal summer, with Environment Canada forecasting above-average temperatures across much of the province.

Smoke and heat blanket B.C. as late-summer heat records fall

Smoke and high temperatures are settling over large parts of British Columbia, just a week after the last record-breaking heat wave.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior

Scorching temperatures are expected through Tuesday in southwestern British Columbia, climbing as high as 35 degrees in some areas. 

Heat warnings issued for many parts of B.C.

Heat warnings are in place for multiple parts of British Columbia, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in some regions.