The numbers represent a nearly 300 per cent increase over the average number of sudden deaths in that week, 198, between 2016 and 2020. 600% jump in sudden deaths in Fraser HealthThe number of heat-related deaths during the week of June's heat dome are still being tallied. All deaths reported are currently being investigated to establish cause and manner of death," a BC Coroners Service statement said. In that week, the health authority reported just over 50 sudden deaths on average over the last five years, while Vancouver Coastal reported about 45 in the same period. More than 300 sudden deaths were reported throughout the province on one day alone — June 29, the day Lytton shattered Canada's all time temperature record.

Source: CBC News July 27, 2021 13:00 UTC