Heat Warnings Remain In Effect For Vancouver Island

A heat warning remains in effect for Campbell River - and the rest of the Island - as a strong ridge of high pressure brings a heat wave to British Columbia this week.

A heat warning remains in effect for Campbell River - and the rest of the Island - as a strong ridge of high pressure brings a heat wave to British Columbia this week.

The peak daytime high temperatures are expected from tomorrow to Friday.

Then, a slow cooling trend is likely this weekend. In response, the City of Campbell River is extending the opening hours of the Centennial Outdoor Pool and the Willow Point splash park until 9 p.m. from now through to the end of Sunday, July 31.

Any additional opening hours at the Centennial Outdoor Pool will be for "Everyone Welcome" swims.

A higher risk of heat-related illness is associated with increasing temperatures.

The city says it is important that residents have a heat plan to keep them safe, which should identify cool zones inside and outside of homes, such as community centres and libraries; ways to cool down, such as taking cool baths or showers and drinking plenty of water; and vulnerable family members and neighbours who are susceptible to heat and should be checked on.

For information on the City’s extended pool and splash park hours, visit https://www.campbellriver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/recreation/pools

The Fraser Canyon will be one of the hottest places in BC over the next week, with temps nudging into the 40s.

That is not good news for crews battling a large wildfire which continues to burn out-of-control west of Lytton.

BC Wildfire Service says two dozen new fires have started over the last few days.

Lytton is still considered the only one of note.