Heat Wave

• Deaths in France spiked 29% amid record heat wave, health agency says

  Deaths surged by nearly a third in France during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month, the country’s public health authority said Friday.

  World

  Jul 3
  
• Heat wave heads to Maritime provinces after bearing down on Ontario, Quebec

  The heat wave that's been bearing down on Ontario this week has shown no signs of letting up and has only spread further east.

  Environment

  Jul 2
  
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• Toronto Zoo animals kept cool despite power outage during heat wave

  The Toronto Zoo said a power failure prompted them to close as "guest facing services" were impacted, but added animal-care systems remained operational.

  Canada

  Jul 2
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• Canada Day heat wave prompts warnings in several provinces

  As the heat wave is expected to continue across parts of the country into the weekend, people are reminded to take action to protect themselves.

  Weather

  Jul 1
• What Canada’s colour-coded heat warnings mean as temperatures soar

  An extreme heat event is identified when daily temperatures reach heat warning thresholds for two or more days in a row with no relief overnight.

  Weather

  Jun 30
• Renting in a heat wave? What landlords owe tenants in extreme temperatures

  Environment Canada on Monday issued heat alerts. Cities across Canada are now seeing tenants mobilize for greater rights during heat waves.

  Weather

  Jun 30
• The 1st heat wave of 2026 is here. These are the best ways to keep cool

  Various parts of Canada are currently trapped in a heat dome that is spiking seasonal temperatures above average that is set to last throughout the week.

  Weather

  Jun 29
• Toronto gets orange heat warnings as Ontario bakes under heat wave

  Early Monday morning, Environment Canada issued heat warnings for much of southwestern Ontario as well as large portions of the east, stretching all the way up to the north.

  Canada

  Jun 29
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• Heat waves are dangerous for pets. Here’s how you could keep them cool

  Environment Canada on Monday issued heat alerts for parts of Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Here's how you can keep your pets cool.

  Weather

  Jun 29
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• A heat wave is set to scorch much of Canada. Take it seriously, experts say

  According to Environment Canada, there are currently yellow alerts for heat classified under every Canadian province and territory except Quebec and B.C.

  Canada

  Jun 29