Heat Dome Legacy and Worker Safety

Five years after a deadly heat dome killed over 600 in B.C., including 33 in New Westminster, cities are scrambling to protect vulnerable residents trapped in overheating buildings. While new construction codes are being updated, local bylaws now target aging, affordable housing. Meanwhile, UVic researchers are warning WorkSafeBC: current heat safety rules are dangerously inadequate, especially for outdoor workers. They’re calling for automatic protections — shade, water, paid breaks — triggered at specific heat thresholds, plus better sanitation. Time to act before the next heatwave claims more lives. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f8892fcb66d59087