Heat health hazards in spotlight as temperature records tumble in B.C.

Geoff Scoates, founder of Vancouver's Social Run Club, says the last thing he wants is for club members to suffer heat stroke.

Geoff Scoates, founder of Vancouver's Social Run Club, says the last thing he wants is for club members to suffer heat stroke.

"I'm walking around outside right now and I'm already sweating a bit," said Scoates.

He said the group cancelled its Tuesday run amid an ongoing heat wave that has sent temperature records tumbling in British Columbia.

"I think … for most of our runners, it's exhausting to think about running in this heat."

Dozens of daily temperature records have fallen in B.C. since Sunday, as a ridge of high pressure rolls from west to east across Canada.

Environment Canada said that while cooler weather was on the way by Tuesday night for some areas, including Metro Vancouver, it will remain hot in the Interior.

Health experts are warning people to be cautious while exercising in the heat and avoid going outdoors when air pollution is at its highest.