British Columbia Environment Canada says Vancouver's high temperature on Monday reached 23.9 C, easily breaking the record of 22.2 C set in 1898. B.C. Hydro says electricity demand at its highest level ever seen in May, with Canada's hot spot in B.C. Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. People are seen at English Bay Beach in Vancouver's West End on May 5, 2026, amid a sweltering start to spring. The city broke a more than 100-year-old weather record on Monday amid unseasonably warm temperatures. (Andrew Lee/CBC) Warm weather across British Columbia has driven electricity demand to the highest level ever seen in May. B.C. Hydro said residents using fans and air conditioners pushed demand to about 7,600 megawatts. The record demand comes as temperature records continue to fall across B.C.…