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Forest City begins June with record breaking temperature: officials warn of heat dangersThe London Fire Department said that on a day like Thursday, the temperature inside a car can rise to deadly levels in under 10 minutes, with kids and pets especially at risk.WeatherJun 1, 2023
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Montreal mom speaks out about infant son’s tragic death 4 years agoAnaïs Perlot's infant son Cassius died after being left in a hot car for most of the day in June 2018 in Montreal. What followed, she said, was a 'traumatic grieving period.'CanadaJun 16, 2022
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With heat warnings come reminders of the danger of leaving pets in vehiclesAmid a two-day heat spell with humidex values in the low 40s, London, Ont., animal advocates remind residents to refrain from leaving pets in their cars, even for a short time.CanadaJun 15, 2022
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Vulnerable communities face health risk as heat wave scorches western U.S.: expertsScientists and health care experts say extremely high temperatures are responsible for more deaths in the U.S. than all other natural disasters combined.HealthJun 19, 2021
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Leave your dogs at home, not in the car: Regina Humane SocietyThe Regina Humane Society has answered 38 calls of pets being left in vehicles since May.CanadaJul 16, 2020
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‘We’re cooking’: Montreal contractors deal with 4th consecutive heat wave in QuebecAs Montreal continues to deal with the smouldering heat wave, the workers' health and safety board is issuing warnings to local contractors working outdoors.WeatherJul 8, 2020
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Community groups in Halifax and Dartmouth offer ‘heat relief’ to vulnerable populationsSeveral community organizations in the Halifax Regional Municipality who are working together to reduce the negative health effects vulnerable populations face during the summer months.CanadaJul 8, 2019
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Montreal prepares for summer heat wave as Environment Canada issues warning"We are on the potential cusp of a wave of extreme heat and we are ready to intervene if necessary," said Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante.WeatherJul 3, 2019
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Edmonton police reminding drivers not to leave kids in hot vehiclesEdmonton police say they have already responded to 19 calls regarding children left in vehicles in 2019.CanadaJul 3, 2019
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Montreal summer temperatures soar — but won’t break recordsAuthorities are advising Montrealers to be careful in the heat, especially seniors and those with chronic illnesses.WeatherJul 2, 2019
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