‘Fatalities are a part of life’: B.C. premier criticized for comments on punishing heatwave

B.C. Premier John Horgan has been criticized for his comments on the record-breaking heatwave after saying 'fatalities are a part of life.'

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22 comments

    1. We control the weather, haven’t you heard? If not pay your carbon tax and the weather will be perfect forever.

  1. That’s what we were saying a year ago before ya’ll took our rights away for something never going to go away.
    Don’t like the shoe being on the other foot now ehh?

  2. Environment Canada issue such warnings and their warnings include information regarding health risk.

  3. I’ve never cared for horrible Horrigan but unfortunately he’s right on this, how is it possible to knock on every door, always criticism never awnsers.

  4. I really don’t understand how he’s taking flak for this. Like, it’s crazy hot. Adjust accordingly.

    1. Remain Mindless that way your Easier to Connnnnn and Trolllllllll ! They like it that way!

  5. Death is a part of life? Personal responsibility?? Nooo!! The state’s just supposed to take of meeee!

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