Montreal Heat Wave

• 14 deaths may be linked to June heat wave, Montreal public health says

  Fourteen deaths are potentially linked to the extreme heat reported during a three-day period in mid-June, according to Montreal public health officials.

  Health

  Aug 21, 2024
  
• Calls for more air conditioning in CHSLDs after data shows less than 50% of rooms have one

  There are calls for more air conditioners in Quebec long-term care homes as the province grapples with a heat wave, including from one Ontario woman.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2022
  
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• Montreal to experience earliest-ever heat wave: Environment Canada

  "Such a three-day pattern has never been observed so early in May since the beginning of observations," according to Environment Canada meteorologist Jean-Philippe Bégin.

  Weather

  May 12, 2022
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• Record-breaking heat wave hits Quebec

  A heat wave that has broken temperature records in parts of Quebec over the weekend is expected to reach some new historic highs today.

  Weather

  Aug 22, 2021
• Montreal under a heat warning for the entire work week by Environment Canada

  Temperatures are expected to rise above 30 C for the next two days in Montreal. The humidity will make it feel like 40.

  Weather

  Aug 9, 2021
• Quebec researchers develop heat wave warning system better suited to climate change

  The management of heat waves will be more and more complex, specifically because of the increase in their frequency and intensity, according to researchers.

  Environment

  Jul 21, 2021
• The heat will be on Montreal with temperatures forecast to surpass 30 C starting Sunday

  A "warm and humid air mass" will make its way to the province to mark the first weekend of June, according to the weather agency.

  Weather

  Jun 4, 2021
• Several Lachine pools close after lifeguard tests positive for COVID-19

  Three swimming pools and a wading pond for kids in Lachine are closed just before a heat wave is expected to blanket the city on the weekend.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2020
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• Montreal public health authorities launch door-to-door checks amid extreme heat

  Environment Canada warns it will feel like 44 degrees in Montreal.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2020
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• ‘We’re cooking’: Montreal contractors deal with 4th consecutive heat wave in Quebec

  As Montreal continues to deal with the smouldering heat wave, the workers' health and safety board is issuing warnings to local contractors working outdoors.

  Weather

  Jul 8, 2020