An Ontario farmer says he's worried his stock of beets, onions, squash, potatoes and fruits will either die or won't reach the potential in size if this heat continues for the next few days.

A small but fast growing Ontario community looking for a safe drinking water supply has been outbid in its attempt to buy a well by multinational giant Nestle, which acquired the site to ensure "future business growth."

It's been a harsh and difficult growing season for farmers in southwestern Ontario, plagued with lower-than-average precipitation.