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Temperatures are rising in Metro Vancouver for the first week of August, and Fraser Valley residents are being warned about the worsening air quality throughout the region.

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Vancouver residents may have a great opportunity to catch the Perseid meteor shower this month, and it’s going to be unique in some ways.

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The Vancouver forecast for August is out, and locals and visitors who love the warmth are in for a good time. Environment and Climate Change (ECCC) is calling for periods of rain on Saturday, Aug. 1, with a daytime high of 20°C.

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On July 31, 2026, the resort shared the news that one of its two resident grizzly bears, Grinder, had been experiencing “rapid decline in mobility” in recent weeks.

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Over the second quarter of the year, sales have been lagging for B. C.’s businesses. According to Xero’s small business insights (XSBI) report, B. C. had the sharpest small business sales decline of all the regions it looked at, which included Alberta, the Maritimes, and Ontario.

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B. C’s air quality is getting worse due to wildfires. We saw this locally just last week, when Vancouver’s air quality was among the worst in the world due to raging wildfires elsewhere in the province.

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A legal situation involving a B. C. city and its bylaws ended poorly for an unhoused resident who lost her belongings. The details were shared in a BC Civil Resolution Tribunal dispute decision that was posted online.

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The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) has shared some scary footage of a 75-year-old getting violently robbed near East Hastings Street and Jackson Avenue earlier this week.

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Just 20 days after a fire ravaged an apartment building in New West, crews responded to a second fire that occurred just a block away.

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Police are sharing some details of what sounds like a violent stranger attack that took place in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

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A Metro Vancouver police agency is looking for potential assistance from the public in connection with an incident regarding an EV fast-charger station that took place at a rec complex.

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Even though Canada-U. S. relations might be frosty, a new ranking names Canada as one of the top spots for Americans to relocate to.

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A new poll from Research Co. asked Canadians their opinion on Alberta separation. It found that most Canadians think the federal government should step in to prevent Alberta from separating from the rest of the country, if it comes to that.

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If you’ve ever wondered how much Canadian CEOs earn, there is now an answer. The Globe and Mail, in partnership with Global Governance Advisors, recently published a ranking of chief executive officers’ compensation in 2025.

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A long-running B. C. music festival is taking a slightly longer intermission than planned due in part to what organizers describe as a fast-changing landscape for events like theirs.

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WestJet is gradually restoring its flight schedule today after reaching a tentative contract agreement with the union representing its cabin crew, ending a work stoppage that disrupted August long weekend travel across Canada.

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The largest Pride parade in Western Canada returns to downtown Vancouver this weekend, and local residents and commuters are being warned of several road closures to make way for the festivities.

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B. C. Day is coming up fast, and while many places around Metro Vancouver will be closed, there are lots of places expected to be open.

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Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.

Yellow Air Quality Warning in Effect (High Health Risk)

Limit outdoor activity. Reduce activity duration and intensity.

Where:

Metro Vancouver

Northwest – Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, North Shore
Southwest – Richmond, Delta, Tsawwassen
Northeast – Tri-Cities, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge
Southeast – Surrey, Langley, White Rock

Fraser Valley

Central – Abbotsford, Mission

What you can do:

-Check in on others who may be more affected. People at higher risk include those with lung, heart or other chronic conditions, pregnant people, infants, children, older adults, and outdoor workers.

-Improve indoor air quality. Use portable HEPA air cleaners or do-it-yourself box fan air cleaners. If your home has a built-in ventilation system, install filters rated MERV 13 or higher to remove smoke. If possible, adjust the ventilation system to reduce smoke coming indoors.

-Keep windows and doors closed while running air filtration. If it’s hot, focus on staying cool.

-Spend time in places with air conditioning if your home is smoky or too hot. Try community centres, libraries, or malls.

-Seek medical help if you experience severe symptoms such as wheezing, chest pain, trouble breathing or severe cough. Call 911 in emergencies.

-Manage chronic conditions and carry rescue medications with you (e.g. inhalers).

-If you must be outside, a well-fitted N95, KN95, or KF94 mask offers the most protection. Medical masks offer some protection and single layer coverings (e.g. bandanas, scarfs, shirts) offer none.

-Check the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) often throughout the day because conditions can change quickly. See airmap.ca or gov.bc.ca/airqualitymap.

-Sign up for air quality alerts at metrovancouver.org/aqalerts

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Visit https://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

Expect a day of partly cloudy with clear spells

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