Nelson broke a 60-year temperature record Sunday. According to Environment Canada, temperatures reached 29.0 C on May 3, breaking the previous record of 28.3 C set in 1966.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.