66 Montrealers died from extreme heat during 2018 heat wave
Sixty-six Montrealers died from extreme heat during the 2018 heat wave, confirms Public Health. Continue reading
Heat Wave
141-year-old temperature record among 15 to tumble in B.C. Thursday
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Temperatures are expected to hit 29 C inland in Metro Vancouver on Friday. Continue reading
Early-season mini heat wave headed for B.C.’s South Coast
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Metro Vancouver could see highs of up to 28 C by Friday. Continue reading
Parents call for heatwave plan for summer 2019 at Lester B. Pearson School Board
By Elysia Bryan-Baynes Anchor/Reporter
Parents call for air conditioning at Lester B. Pearson School Board schools. Continue reading
Parents say lack of air conditioning at Lester B. Pearson schools a safety issue
By Elysia Bryan-Baynes Anchor/Reporter
The Lester B. Pearson School Board says it is working on a plan — just not necessarily one that involves installing air conditioning units. Continue reading
Heat wave breaks temperature record in Hamilton
Environment Canada says the temperature at Hamilton’s John C. Munro International Airport reached a high of 31.4 Celsius Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Heat wave hits Quebec farmers where it hurts — right in the crops
Quinn Farm’s crops have suffered as a result of the extreme heat in southern Quebec. Environment Canada said it’s not alone. Continue reading
Producers say berry prices won’t go up in Quebec despite heat wave
Pricing agreements with big grocery stores will keep consumers happy, despite lower yields. Continue reading
Cool Monday brings relief after record-breaking weekend temperatures in Sask.
The heat wave set all-time highs in Assiniboia, Broadview and Swift Current, as well as breaking records for the month of August throughout southern Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Record-breaking temperatures continue across southern Manitoba
The heatwave across southern Manitoba is melting records set in the 1970’s. Continue reading