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CBC
15-07-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Heat warning issued for P.E.I., effective Tuesday through Thursday
A heat warning has been issued for Prince Edward Island, with temperatures from Tuesday through Thursday possibly reaching 30 C but feeling like 36. "An air mass building into the Maritimes will bring an extended period of very warm conditions," Environment Canada said on its weather alerts site as the warning was posted. "The highest temperatures are expected to occur inland, with cooler conditions near the immediate coast." A large swath of southern Canada is under a similar warning, with the additional wrinkle of poor air quality due to smoke from forest fires over northern Ontario. Environment Canada forecasts maximum temperatures of 28 to 30 C throughout Prince Edward Island on the three days in question, with humidex values reaching up to 36. The overnight minimum temperatures will be 16 to 19 degrees. "Close blinds, or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside," the federal agency advised. "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." Heat illness is a threat, the agency said: "Check on older adults, those living alone and other at-risk people in-person or on the phone multiple times a day. Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others. Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue." Islanders can also visit the federal government 's website for more tips on staying safe during extreme heat and what to do in case of a heat-related emergency.
CTV News
17-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Cooling centre to help the vulnerable in Sudbury
A new cooling centre will open at the end of June at Energy Court in Sudbury to offer basic essentials and to be a place of connection for people. Hot weather can pose many challenges, especially for those living on the streets and in encampments. A new cooling centre will open at the end of June at Energy Court in Sudbury to offer basic essentials and to be a place of connection for people. The charity The Go-Give Project will be the service provider for the city and manage day-to-day operations to help vulnerable people. Cooling centre A new cooling centre will open at the end of June at Energy Court in Sudbury to offer essentials and to be a place of connection for people. (Alana Everson/CTV News) 'This will be a place where individuals can come by and cool off get out of the elements for a little while,' said Go-Give executive director Evie Ali. 'Have access to light snacks, beverages, washrooms and hopefully you know just to ease some of the struggles that comes with the summer heat.' It's the first time the city has funded a cooling centre. It will operate from June to the end of September at a cost of just under $400,000. Officials said it's responding to the need with more people living outdoors in Greater Sudbury. 'So we are seeing an increase in people experiencing homelessness,' said Gail Spencer, City of Greater Sudbury Manager of Housing Stability and Homelessness. 'Our current number is 317 on our by-name list and 199 people that we know of that are living outdoors in encampments.' Gail Spencer Gail Spencer, City of Greater Sudbury Manager of Housing Stability and Homelessness, said homelessness has increased in the city. (Alana Everson/CTV News) Mayor Paul Lefebvre said they are trying to keep people safe. 'We help the emergency room out and make sure that they have a place to go during the day sometimes in the really hot summers that we get,' Lefebvre said. Officials said the cooling centre will also serve as a place of connection for people. 'I think it is really important, you know, that individuals have access to as many services as possible. So you know it's a very open and safe space,' said Ali. 'If they don't have a phone and they are living out in the community in encampments … having the cooling centre is another place where they can connect with people. Other partners could be Indigenous support partners, mental health support partners and addiction support partners,' said Spencer. The Go Give Project operated a warming centre last winter in the same trailer. The cooling centre will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily until Sept. 30.
