CLEAN : Vancouver residents head to river to cope with record-breaking heatwave

The video discusses the speaker's experience living in Vancouver, BC, since 2006, highlighting the increasing heat over the years. It addresses the severe impact of a recent heat wave, which has led to fatalities, particularly affecting vulnerable populations like the elderly and those without access to cool living spaces in downtown Vancouver.

What does the teacher mean by 'escape the heat'?

What challenges do people in downtown Vancouver face during the heat wave?