B.C. heat warning

Vancouver (Richa Walia) : Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued heat warnings for large parts of southwest British Columbia, with forecasters expecting soaring temperatures to challenge wildfire crews starting Sunday.As of Saturday afternoon, the warnings covered inland and eastern Vancouver Island, Howe Sound, Whistler, Pemberton, the Fraser Canyon, and the South and North Thompson regions, along with the South Okanagan. Temperatures are forecast to surpass 35°C in the Fraser Canyon, South Okanagan, and South Thompson, while areas on the South Coast and North Thompson could exceed 30°C.The B.C. Wildfire Service warned the heat and dry weather could intensify…