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CTV News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Central Ontario swelters under the heat
With highs in the mid 30s, and the Humidex reaching 40C, Environment Canada suggests finding a cool place to ride out this heat wave. Environment Canada has instituted a Heat Warning for most of central Ontario. The multi-day heat wave continues today with daytime temperatures expected to reach between 31 to 35 degrees Celsius, but with the Humidex values, it will feel more like 37C to 41C. The Heat Warning is in effect for: Barrie, Collingwood, Hillsdale, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Caledon, Fenelon Falls, Balsam Lake Park, Northern Kawartha Lakes, Hanover, Dundalk, Southern Grey County, Huntsville, Baysville, Innisfil, New Tecumseth, Angus, Midland, Coldwater, Orr Lake, Newmarket, Georgina, Northern York Region Orangeville, Grand Valley, Southern Dufferin County, Orillia, Lagoon City, Washago, Owen Sount, Blue Mountains, Northern Grey County, Port Carlling, Port Severn, Shelburne, Mansfield, Northern Dufferin County, Parry Sound, Rosseau, Killbear. The national weather agency says a cooler air mass could arrive Tuesday evening, putting an end to this seemingly never-ending heat wave. Air Quality Health Index Cautions: With the weather also come an Air Quality Health Index in the high-risk category. Check on older adults and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone. Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion including headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. If you are experiencing heat fatigue, stop what you're doing and drink water. Environment Canada wants to remind Ontario residents that heat stroke is a medical emergency. 'Call 911 if you, or someone around you, is showing signs of heat stroke which can include red and hot skin, dizziness, nausea, confusion and change in consciousness. While you wait for medical attention, try to cool the person by moving them to a cool place, removing extra clothing, applying cold water or ice packs around the body,' the heat warning cautions. To stave off heat exhaustion:
Montreal Gazette
24-06-2025
- Montreal Gazette
Two who drowned at Verdun beach in June were outside designated swim area
By Hundreds of beachgoers descended on Verdun beach Tuesday, one day after a second swimmer in the span of just over two weeks had drowned in its waters. Both swimmers had been outside of the designated swim area when they went missing, Montreal police spokesperson Véronique Dubuc told The Gazette. Six lifeguards were on duty on Tuesday, according to a lifeguard who wasn't authorized to speak to the media, who added that this is the typical number for a public holiday. He confirmed that neither swimmer had stayed within the buoys marking the sanctioned swimming zone when they had gone missing. Swimmers and sunbathers had to compete to secure limited spots in front of the swim area on a scorching Fête nationale that saw Environment Canada issue a heat warning and measuring Humidex values in the 40s. The official swim area 'is very small,' beachgoer Naomi Pieton told The Gazette. 'There are too many people, so people go farther,' she said. Pieton, who said she was aware of the drownings, sat just outside of the marked area, but said she would be attentive to the strong current that risks pulling people underwater. 'We're going to stay in the closed-off zone,' said Mathilde, who was at the beach with her young child. Borough of Verdun spokesperson Catherine Charbonneau declined The Gazette's request to answer questions about safety measures at the beach in the wake of the two deaths. By mid-afternoon, workers could be seen installing fences around unofficial bathing spots in the area, though people in those areas didn't leave. This story was originally published June 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM.
