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SCRD water update: Church Road supplementing Chapman Lake source

SCRD water update: Church Road supplementing Chapman Lake source

With the Sunshine Coast under a multi-day heat warning that could last into Thursday – and as temperatures reach 30C at lower altitudes – the Sunshine Coast Regional District provided a mid-week water supply update for users.
Tuesday Langdale ferry more than an hour behind schedule because of medical emergency

Tuesday Langdale ferry more than an hour behind schedule because of medical emergency

The ferry between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale is more than 70 minutes behind schedule as of 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15.
A look at British Columbia's heat wave, by the numbers

A look at British Columbia's heat wave, by the numbers

A protracted heat wave has settled over the southern half of British Columbia, sending temperatures in some places into the 40s this week. Here's a look at data associated with the hot spell that began Sunday, provided by Environment Canada.
Sechelt contemplates housing growth target of 227 new units a year

Sechelt contemplates housing growth target of 227 new units a year

In applying for new federal funding, Sechelt set a target of seeing 682 new units built over three years in the community.
Ministers told to find $15 billion in government spending cuts by October deadline

Ministers told to find $15 billion in government spending cuts by October deadline

The cuts are not expected to result in federal job losses, aside from the normal attrition or redeployment of government workers.
B.C. shatters August energy demand record amid sizzling heatwave

B.C. shatters August energy demand record amid sizzling heatwave

B.C.'s hot spot at noon Aug. 15 was Lytton at 36.7C.
Two cooling centres open on Sunshine Coast to combat the heat wave

Two cooling centres open on Sunshine Coast to combat the heat wave

As temperatures reach between 29C and 34C, air-conditioned spaces are opening their doors
Netflix launches gaming test for televisions and computers in Canada

Netflix launches gaming test for televisions and computers in Canada

TORONTO — Netflix says it has begun an experiment allowing some Canadians to play its games on their televisions and computers.
'It’s extremely dangerous for children': B.C. doctor's message to parents during heatwave

'It’s extremely dangerous for children': B.C. doctor's message to parents during heatwave

The danger of window falls: Expert urges parents to stay alert
Higher taxes to address social, climate issues remain a tough sell: poll

Higher taxes to address social, climate issues remain a tough sell: poll

British Columbians are ahead of the national average on their willingness to pay higher taxes to address floods and for transit improvements