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Sweltering heat starts the week in Greater Montreal
Five-year-old Daniel beats the heat as he runs through a water fountain on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Montreal on Thursday, June 24, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes) Montrealers are starting the week with some hot and humid weather, and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) estimates there won't be any reprieve until Wednesday. Maximum temperatures between 30 and 34 degrees Celsius and high humidity are expected to bring the humidex value near 40. Nights are also expected to be warm, with overnight lows of at least 20 degrees Celsius. 'Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone's health,' ECCC stresses. 'Determine if you or others around you are at greater risk of heat illness. Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in person or on the phone multiple times a day.' One easy way to beat the heat includes drinking water before feeling thirsty, according to the agency. 'Close blinds or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside,' ECCC states.'Turn on air conditioning, use a fan, or move to a cooler area of your living space. If your living space is hot, move to a cool public space, such as a cooling centre, community centre, library or shaded park.' ECCC is also asking people to look out for the early signs of heat exhaustion, including headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. 'Stop your activity and drink water,' it notes. 'Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911 or your emergency health provider if you or someone around you is showing signs of heat stroke, which can include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and a change in consciousness.' While waiting for medical attention, help the person by moving them to a cool place, removing extra clothing and applying cold water or ice packs to their body. Heat warnings are issued when very high temperatures or humidity are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Heat safety High body temperatures can cause grave injury or lead to death. The Quebec Health Ministry is asking people to take precautions during the hot weather: Drink six to eight glasses of water a day before feeling thirsty; Avoid alcoholic beverages or caffeine; Spend at least two hours a day in an air-conditioned or cool place; Take at least one cool shower or bath, or cool your skin with wet towels; Limit physical activity; Wear light clothes. Signs of heat illness include swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions. 'Reduce your heat risk,' Environment and Climate Change Canada notes. 'Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.' Anyone with health-related questions is encouraged to call Info-Santé at 811. In case of emergency, call 911. Child safety Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even if the windows are partially open. Do not let your children play in an unattended vehicle. Make a habit of looking in the vehicle, front and back, before locking the door and walking away. Make sure your childcare provider knows to call you if your child has not been dropped off at their usual time. Always place an item (such as a purse) in the backseat so you have to open the door each time you leave the vehicle. Keep a large stuffed animal in your child's car seat when it is not occupied. When your child is in the car, put the stuffed animal in the front passenger seat. When you arrive at your destination, avoid any distractions, including talking on the phone or texting. If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call the police. If they are in distress due to the heat, get them out as quickly as possible and call 911 immediately. Pool safety In Quebec, one child a day arrives in an emergency room for drowning or near-drowning during the summer, according to the Montreal Children's Hospital. In the last 30 years, the MCH trauma centre says it has seen more than 400 drownings and near-drownings. Data show that 73 per cent of the incidents occurred in residential pools, park pools, aquatic centres and water parks. Some ways to prevent drowning hazards:
CBC
34 minutes ago
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Heat warning in Waterloo region, surrounding area extended into this week
Heat and humidity never seem to go out of style in Waterloo region and the surrounding area — and this week is no exception. Hot weather could persist as late as Wednesday in the region, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. The national weather agency says the region can expect daytime highs ranging from 30 to 35 C with the humidex between 35 and 40. Overnight lows will only get down to between 19 and 22 C, which Environment Canada meteorologist Kristina Kretchman says isn't much consolation. "When you have overnight lows with the hot, humid conditions near 20 C, there's not much relief from the heat," she told CBC News. Kretchman says a cold front will end the heat wave for parts of southern Ontario on Monday, but it won't reach Waterloo region and the surrounding area until late Tuesday, "however there's a slight chance that the heat could continue into Wednesday." Environment Canada's heat warning says the deteriorating air quality that comes with hot and humid air could result in the Air Quality Health Index reaching the high-risk category. Kretchman says people should watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in themselves and others. "Just remember that heat can affect everyone's health," she said. Kretchman recommends people check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day. Signs of heat exhaustion may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Region of Waterloo Public Health recommends people drink plenty of liquids, especially water, and go in the shade to get out of the sun. If someone is experiencing heat stroke, that's a medical emergency and 911 should be called. The person should be moved to a cool place, fan them and apply cold water to large areas of skin or clothing. Where to cool down Cooling spaces are available in Waterloo region and include city hall locations, township offices, library branches as well as shopping malls. Also listed as cooling centres are: Cambridge: City hall, all Cambridge Public Library locations, WG Johnson Centre, Region of Waterloo Public Health and Social Services building at 150 Main St. Kitchener: Activia Sportsplex, Breithaupt Centre, Bridgeport Community Centre, Centreville Chicopee Community Centre, Chandler Mowat Community Centre, Country Hills Community Centre, Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre, Country Hills Library at 1500 Block Line Rd. and Community Healthcaring K-W at 44 Francis St. S., Region of Waterloo administration building at 150 Frederick St., Region of Waterloo Public Health and Social Services building on Weber Street E. Waterloo: RIM Park, Albert McCormick Community Centre, Moses Springer Community Centre, Waterloo Memorial Recreation Centre, Region of Waterloo's Public Health and Social Services at 99 Regina St. S., and Waterloo Public Library branches. North Dumfries: Ayr branch of the Region of Waterloo Public Library, North Dumfries Community Complex. Wellesley: Linwood, St. Clements and Wellesley branches of the Region of Waterloo Public Library. Wilmot: Baden, New Dundee and New Hamburg branches of the Region of Waterloo Public Library and the Wilmot Recreation Complex. Woolwich: Bloomingdale, Breslau, Elmira, and St. Jacobs branches of the Region of Waterloo Public Library, the Breslau Community Centre and the Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira. Guelph: City hall, West End Community Centre, Victoria Road Recreation Centre, Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, all branches of the Guelph Public Library. These spaces are open as cooling centres during regular business hours. Burn ban in Waterloo region The dry conditions in Waterloo region are also expected to continue and that has prompted a fire ban in Kitchener, Cambridge and the four townships. Backyard fires are not permitted in Waterloo or Guelph. The burn ban in the townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich went into effect on Thursday and it means any current fire permits are suspended until further notice and no new fire permits will be issued. This will also impact fires at campgrounds. "The ban prohibits all fires except those set for the sole purpose of cooking food in a contained fire pit. Cooking fires should be attended constantly and extinguished completely after use," the townships said in a joint statement. On Friday, Kitchener and Cambridge issued fire bans, meaning no backyard fires are permitted. Cambridge noted the ban is expected to remain in place "until such time as there is significant rainfall in the region." Cambridge also noted that while the bylaw usually allows for cooking fires, that will not be the case during the fire ban. Alexandra Cournoyer, a weather spokesperson for Environment and Climate Change Canada, says Waterloo region has seen about 25 to 50 mm less rain in the past month than what it should be normally for this time of year. The past three weeks there has been very little rain locally, she said. This weekend, "mainly what we're going to get is a mix of sun and clouds. So there's no huge amount of precipitation that is forecasted, which is a little unfortunate because it's not going to help with this rainfall deficit," she said. She said there could be pop-up showers or thunderstorms because of the heat, but "it's not going to be a huge amount of precipitation and it's really localized."
CBC
34 minutes ago
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PROFILE — This 15-year-old is a rising star in Canadian basketball
Isaiah led Canada to the finals of a major tournament this summer Name Hometown Oakville, Ontario Age 15 Claim to fame Isaiah Hamilton is seen as one of the best teen basketball players in the world. He could be Canada's next basketball star, according to Bleacher Report, a popular sports outlet who praised Isaiah in an Instagram post on June 3. He's already received eight scholarship offers from some of the best schools in the U.S. and he's only in Grade 11. Trust the process. — Isaiah Hamilton Isaiah really started to gain attention in June when he represented Canada at the under-16 AmeriCup tournament in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. The tournament is organized by the International Basketball Federation (better known as FIBA). As an all-star and second-leading scorer, Isaiah led Canada to the tournament final on June 8. However, he was unable to play because of an ankle injury. Canada eventually lost to the United States, falling short of their gold medal hopes. As a rising star in Canadian basketball, Isaiah said this was his first time dealing with adversity. 'I know that I could have contributed and helped my team during that game,' he said. 'But it drove me to find other ways to bring energy to my team.' Canadian NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins MVP award Dominating at the Americup As a kid growing up in Oakville, Ontario, Isaiah said that it took him some time to fall in love with basketball. He often played against kids that were older than him. But once he began playing competitive basketball in Grade 9, his strong defence and his ability to score tough shots eventually led him to join the Canadian national team in April. That's where he connected with his new coach, Chris Cheng. 'We had a really good understanding right from the beginning of how this experience [playing for Canada] is going to help him grow as a player,' Cheng said. At the AmeriCup tournament, it didn't take long for Isaiah to show off his skills on the international stage. He started turning heads in Canada's first game of the tournament against Venezuela on June 2. Near the end of the game, Canada was up by two points and Venezuela had the ball, looking to tie the game. Isaiah read the play perfectly. He stole the ball and dribbled up the court — no defenders in sight. He leapt off his feet, threaded the ball through his legs and slammed the ball in the net, giving Canada a comfortable four-point lead. They went on to win the game. Isaiah's dunk stunned many fans watching the game — including his dad, Emmett Hamilton. He said that instead of a flashy but risky move, he wishes that Isaiah would have just played it safe. After all, you don't get more points for a fancy dunk. 'Two points is two points,' he said. WATCH — NBA star Luguentz Dort shares the story of his first dunk Cheng agreed, but he said he understands why Isaiah made that choice. 'He's 15 years old and he's got the opportunity to put on a show and that's what he did.' 'Hopefully next time, he'll make a better decision,' he said jokingly. As for Isaiah, he said that he didn't really think about it. 'I kind of decided what I was going to do once I was in the air,' he said. These are the sort of highlight plays that you can find all over Isaiah's Instagram page. Overcoming the injury Isaiah injured his ankle in the semi-finals when he landed awkwardly after jumping for a rebound, which meant he couldn't play in the finals. It was a difficult situation for Isaiah, who was hoping to lead Canada to a gold medal. 'At first it hurt a lot,' he said. 'But I wanted to go back in and play.' The next morning, the pain was worse. The team's therapists told Isaiah that he should sit out for the finals. A lot of players in that situation might step away from the team, feeling that they have nothing to contribute, according to Cheng. 'But Isaiah didn't do that,' he said. 'Even though he wasn't playing, he continued to bring energy to the team.' By focusing on what he could control, instead of what he couldn't control, Cheng said that Isaiah encouraged his team to focus and stick to the game plan in his absence. WATCH — What happens when a Last Airbender star and an NBA star play basketball Isaiah says that being able to adjust to tough situations is one his strongest skills. Whether it's in school or on the basketball court, his advice is to 'take life one battle at a time.' What's next for Isaiah Basketball players often describe success as a process. It's something that you're constantly working on and trying to get better at. Isaiah's advice for those trying to take their game to the next level is to focus on the things you're not good at and try to improve them. 'If you always focus on the stuff you're good at, then you're not going to get better,' he said. While he continues to work on his game, he's looking forward to representing Canada again at the FIBA under-16 World Cup next summer. He's also looking forward to accepting one of his many scholarship offers once he's in Grade 12. Schools like Villanova and Syracuse are eager to recruit him, and he's expecting more offers. Playing varsity basketball is a necessary step towards becoming a pro. Hoping that his time to dominate on the big stage will come soon, Isaiah says that he will continue 'trusting the process.'
