Extreme Heat

• U.S. prepares to celebrate 250th Independence Day while facing extreme heat

  Demonstrations of national pride — and hints of political polarization — were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under soaring temperatures.

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• Extreme heat, flooding pose safety concerns for Canada Day celebrations

  As communities across Canada prepare for Canada Day, extreme heat and flooding are proving logistically challenging for typical celebrations like fireworks.

  Weather

  Jun 30
  
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• Saskatoon declares level 2 extreme heat emergency

  With temps up to 35 degrees, the city of Saskatoon is taking action, aiming to keep people safe in what feels like an early summer.

  Environment

  May 26
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• ‘We are in a heat crisis’: Province should track deaths, ensure school AC, group says

  A network of Ontario civil society groups is calling on the province to develop an extreme-heat awareness program to better address the dangers of sweltering temperatures.

  Weather

  Aug 18, 2025
• Struggling with the heat? It’s not just you as summer days above 30 C spike

  Amid ongoing heat waves, cities like Toronto, Montreal and Halifax have seen more days above 30 C than normal, some far surpassing their 2024 numbers.

  Weather

  Aug 13, 2025
• Heat warning for southern Ontario, Quebec set to end tonight

  Southern Ontario is facing another heat wave with temperatures near 35°C and humidex values hitting 40, prompting warnings and expanded cooling measures in Toronto.

  Weather

  Jul 6, 2025
• Lethbridge organizations team up for 5th annual water drive

  For the fifth year, several charities and outreach groups in Lethbridge are taking a collaborative approach to ensure everyone has enough water this summer.

  Health

  Jun 3, 2025
• Earth could see more years of extreme heat, top weather experts warn

  There's an 80 per cent chance the world will break another annual temperature record in the next five years, top weather forecasters say.

  Weather

  May 28, 2025
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• ‘A masterclass in climate destruction’: UN chief urges action at COP29

  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told world leaders that the world was in the 'final countdown' to limit the rise in temperatures to 1.5 C.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2024
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• How extreme heat could lead to flight delays, cancellations for travellers

  Extreme heat can cause various impacts for planes, including a decrease to the airplane's thrust, and as a result may prompt airlines to decrease weight including limiting cargo.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2024