A sweltering and protracted heat wave is expected to arrive today and could last for the rest of the week across much of British Columbia.
Officials have warned residents to prepare for temperatures into the high 30s in the province's south, and say cooling centres will be open for those looking to escape the heat.
Environment Canada is predicting temperatures as high as 38 C by Wednesday in Kamloops, while in Port Alberni temperatures are expected to remain in the low-to-mid 30s all week.
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