Hundreds of deaths could be linked to Northwest heat wave

British Columbia's chief coroner, Lisa Lapointe, said her office received reports of at least 486 ``sudden and unexpected deaths'' between Friday and Wednesday. Normally, she said about 165 people would die in the Canadian province over a five-day period.

Hundreds of deaths could be linked to Northwest heat wave
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British Columbia's chief coroner, Lisa Lapointe, said her office received reports of at least 486 ``sudden and unexpected deaths'' between Friday and Wednesday. Normally, she said about 165 people would die in the Canadian province over a five-day period.