A report from Human Rights Watch has found a lack of government support during a period of extreme heat in B.C. The "heat dome" that blanketed B.C. Coroners Service identified 569 heat-related deaths from June 20 to July 29, 445 of which occurred during the heat dome. Coroners Service identified 569 heat-related deaths from June 20 to July 29, 445 of which occurred during the heat dome. "By the second day of the heat dome my feet swelled up almost like balloons, my legs started hurting a lot, as did my lower back.

Source: CBC News October 05, 2021 19:23 UTC