North Korea accuses South Korea of a “serious provocation” after South Korean troops fired warning shots Tuesday at North Korean soldiers setting up barriers along their tense border.

Meanwhile on B.C.'s north coast, Environment Canada is forecasting heat of up to 29 C, affecting inland regions including Kitimat and Terrace, as well as the central coast. "Temperatures are very high and there is a moderate risk to public health," Environment Canada's warning reads.

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