Extreme Heat

• Hamilton to pilot bylaw to protect downtown renters from extreme indoor heat

  The pilot will require landlords in the city's downtown Ward 2 to keep at least one room in each unit below 26 C, a threshold recognized by Health Canada. 

  Health

  Oct 8
  
• Impact of extreme heat ‘underestimated’ on those 60 and older: Lancet study

  The impact of extreme heat on people 60 years of age or older has been 'underestimated' a new study published in The Lancet suggests.

  Environment

  Aug 19
  
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• Maritimes under heat warnings with humidex nearing 40 this week

  People are urged to take action to protect themselves regardless of whether they're at higher risk as extreme heat can affect everyone's health.

  Weather

  Aug 5
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• France says it saw 5,700 more deaths than usual in record June heat wave

  Public Health France said the excess mortality, with 36% more deaths that would normally have been expected, was the highest from any heat wave since 2003.

  World

  Jul 22
• Ontario city needs maximum temperature bylaws as extreme heat settles in: advocates

  As record-breaking heat becomes the norm, medical experts and tenant advocacy groups are renewing calls for the establishment of a maximum indoor air temperature standard.

  Politics

  Jul 15
• How extreme heat and humidity fuels more dangerous storms — and tornadoes

  As heat waves blanket parts of Canada, experts say the extreme heat and humidity can also 'fuel' severe thunderstorms — and even tornadoes.

  Environment

  Jul 14
• Heat, humidity return to Ontario while Manitoba shatters temperature records

  Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across the majority of Ontario as well as southern Manitoba and parts of Saskatchewan.

  Weather

  Jul 13
• Ontario’s hot summer could make drug overdoses worse, expert says

  The number of opioid overdoses is rising across southern Ontario and some experts say the extreme heat could be partially to blame.

  Canada

  Jul 10
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• 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.

  U.S. News

  Jul 3
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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