Cooling Centres

• Hamilton declares heat warning

  The warning means that the city and participating community agencies will offer cool places to go during the heat event. Open swims at city rec centres will also be free of charge.

  Weather

  Sep 2, 2023
  
• 13 heat warnings now in effect for B.C., more heat records fall on Wednesday

  Temperatures are expected to reach daytime highs between 29 and 35 C in Metro Vancouver.

  Weather

  Aug 18, 2022
  
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• Kelowna announces 4 cooling centres as heat warnings continue

  The city’s cooling centres are located at Parkinson Rec Centre, Rutland Arena, Rutland Activity Centre and the Capital News Centre.

  Weather

  Jul 27, 2022
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• Where to cool off? South Okanagan communities plan for hot weather

  The Town of Osoyoos has opened cooling centres at the Sonora Community Centre and Sun Bowl Arena.

  Environment

  Jul 24, 2022
• Stay cool and hydrated: City of Vancouver lays out response plan for hot weather

  With the hot weather arriving for Metro Vancouver over the next few days, the City of Vancouver is taking steps to make sure cooling opportunities are available for residents. 

  Health

  Jun 23, 2022
• Regina residents head indoors to find relief from the heat

  As yet another heat warning is in effect in southern Saskatchewan, residents in Regina are heading indoors to find some relief from the heat.

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2021
• ‘Take this seriously’: Kelowna emergency doctor on unprecedented heat wave

  Temperatures in many regions across B.C. have been record breaking, including the Okanagan, where highs in some communities are hovering close to 45 Celsius.

  News

  Jun 29, 2021
• Stormy weather expected as heat slowly breaks in London, Ont.

  The forecast is also warning of the risk of thunderstorms on Friday and of the possibility of rain throughout the weekend and into Monday.

  Weather

  Jul 9, 2020
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• How to beat the heat in London, Ont., as region endures string of 30+ C days

  Heat warnings from Environment Canada and Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) are expected to remain in effect through to Sunday.

  Health

  Jul 2, 2020
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• 1 high temperature record down, another in jeopardy as high heat continues in London, Ont.

  On Tuesday, the mercury in London, Ont., soared to 30.2 C, breaking the previous record of 29.3 C which was set in 1978.

  Weather

  May 27, 2020