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CTV News
24-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Toronto under heat warning with ‘the hottest conditions' expected today
Toronto residents looking to catch a break from the heat can cool down at hundreds of city spaces, and dozens of outdoor pools. Toronto residents looking to catch a break from the heat can cool down at hundreds of city spaces, and dozens of outdoor pools. More than 500 cool spaces across Toronto, with 57 outdoor pools open Sweltering conditions are making a comeback in Toronto today as humidity sends the temperature soaring to what will feel like 44 today. The city is currently under a heat warning from Environment Canada, which is forecasting a daytime high of 35 C on Thursday. In its advisory, the national weather agency cautions that nighttime lows of 20 to 23 C will provide 'little relief' from the heat. 'The hottest conditions are expected today. While daytime high temperatures will not be as extreme on Friday and into the weekend, nighttime lows are expected to remain warm throughout,' the heat warning read. In addition to the scorching heat, CP24 Meteorologist said strong, possibly 'severe' storms are expected to arrive in Toronto between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. this evening. On Friday, Environment Canada says the mercury will rise to 31 C, feeling closer to 40 when factoring in the humidity. 'Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone's health,' the heat alert read. '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. Watch for the early signs of heat exhaustion in yourself and others.' Signs of heat illness include headache, nausea, dizziness, and thirst, dark urine. Daytime highs of 27 C and 25 C are in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday respectively.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- The Sun
Map reveals UK's 10 best lidos to take a dip in this summer with 1930s art-deco pool topping list – some are even free
Olivia Stringer, Fabulous Digital Writer Published: Invalid Date, THE UK'S 10 best lidos have been revealed, with a 1930s pool with its own sauna topping the list. With the school holidays just around the corner, and more sunny days on the way, many parents will be looking for ways to entertain their kids on the cheap. Lidos provide hours of fun for the whole family, with many having spots to sunbathe and even free entry. 1. Brockwell Lido The AA analysed 164 UK lidos and outdoor pools based on reviews, search volume, Instagram tags, entry, parking fees, temperature and hours of sunlight, and Brockwell Lido came out on top, with a score of 82.9/100. 9 The south-west London lido features a 1930s art deco, Grade II listed building, a large 50m pool and even it's own cafe. Those not keen on swimming can even visit the sauna, and there are plenty of spots to sunbathe too. 2. Tooting Bec Lido Just down the road from Brockwell is Tooting Bec Lido, which came second on the list, with a score of 76.41. 9 This lido is one of the oldest in the UK, having been built in 1906 and is the UK's largest freshwater swimming pool, measuring 91.4m in length. It has a cafe, plenty of space to sunbathe and even a separate pool for kids. 3. Sale Water Park A Greater Manchester gem, Sale Water Park is third on the list, with a score of 76.34. The man-made lake was created from a former gravel pit used in the construction of the M60 motorway. It is popular for water sports such as kayaking, sailing and windsurfing, and you can swim in the lake during designated swimming sessions. Look around historic 200-year-old lido with stunning seaside views abandoned for decades 4. London Fields Lido Over in East London, London Fields Lido came fourth on the list, with a score of 71.13. 9 The popular swimming spot opened way back in 1932 and is one of the capital's only heated pools, meaning it is open all year round. It has a sundeck and a cafe, with swimming lessons and fitness classes held in the pool. Swimming safety advice Experts have revealed some of their top advice for both adults and kids heading to the water this summer: How to stay safe at the beach Gareth Morrison, Head of Water Safety at the RNLI said: "If you find yourself being swept out to sea in a rip, try to relax and float until you are free from the rip and you can then swim to safety. "If you see someone else in danger, alert a lifeguard or call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard." How to stay safe at the swimming pool Tiny Hearts Education, former paramedic and CEO Nikki Jurcutz said: "Always put your little one in bright or contrasting colours that would be easy to find in an emergency. "It only takes 20 seconds to drown, little tips like this could save a life". An Auqabliss spokesperson added: ' Swimming toys such as noodles, dive rings, floaties and beach balls can be dangerous if left in the pool. ' Children may try to grab these from the pool's edge and fall in." How to stay safe at a waterpark Ali Beckman, Puddle Ducks Technical Director, said: "Never send a child down the slide on their own, not only are they going to be entering the slide pool area independently, they then have to exit the pool and wait for an adult. "And wave pools should be avoided until your child is really confident with water going over their faces and you know they are able to regain their feet independently. ' Waterparks are often very busy places and it's easy to lose sight of a child in a split second." 5. Thames Lido Thames Lido in Reading comes fifth on the list, with a score of 70.34. First opened back in 1903 as the Ladies Swimming Bath, it is one of the oldest in the UK, and underwent a huge renovation in 2017. 9 As well as a pool, the facility also has a small spa and a restaurant. 6. Hampstead Ponds Hampstead Ponds on Hampstead Heath came in at number 6, with a score of 67.54. There are three ponds, ladies', men's and mixed ponds, with the single gender pools open year round, and the mixed pond only open during the summer. 9 Only those over eight are able to swim in the ponds, and under 15s must be accompanied by and adult. 7. Clevedon Marine Lake Number seven on the list is Clevedon Marine Lake, in Somerset, which got a score of 67.10. The tidal pool holds 15,000sqm of sea water which flows in on the tide, and opened back in 1929. 9 It's completely free to enter, and you can also paddle board and canoe in the lake. 8. Hampton Pool Hampton Pool in London is eighth on the list, with a score of 65.36. The heated pool is open all year round and the lido even hosts concerts in the summer. 9 9. Walpole Bay Tidal Pool Walpole Bay Tidal Pool in Margate, Kent is number nine on the list, with a score of 65.21. Built back in 1937, the pool is Grade II listed, and covers four acres, making it the biggest tidal pool in the UK. 9 Located on Margate Beach, it's free to enter, and open all year round. 10. Guilford Lido The final lido in the top 10 is Guildford Lido in Surrey, which has a score of 64.56. The outdoor pool first opened in 1933 and has so much for kids, including water slides, interactive toys and a mini golf course. 9
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Toronto hit with 'prolonged' heat warning
Toronto has been hit with another heat warning, with this one expected to last until at least Thursday. As Lexy Benedict reports, that means many are spending their time at the beach and outdoor pools across the city looking for ways to cool off.
CTV News
26-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Pools and beaches opening Canada Day in Halifax Regional Municipality
Halifax Regional Municipality is opening outdoor swimming pools in Cole Harbour and Bedford for the season, alongside supervised beaches, on July 1. Hours are also extended for Halifax Common pool and Halifax splash pads, which opened on June 15, said a news release. The municipality said it will test all supervised beaches for bacteria levels from July 1 until Aug. 31. It said high bacteria can be caused climate change effects and factors including: dogs birds wildlife heavy rainfall high temperatures lower water levels decreased rainfall Staff will continue testing water in the event of a water quality advisory and lift it when bacteria levels are acceptable, said the release. The municipality said it will also investigate blue-green algae blooms and reopen beaches when they've passed. A full list of municipal beaches is available on the HRM's website. The city said Taylor Head Beach is now supervised but Malay Falls is not. Swim passes for outdoor pools in Bedford and Cole Harbour can now be purchased online. Bedford Outdoor Pool Memberships can be purchased in-person at the LeBrun Recreation Centre. Cole Harbour Outdoor Pool memberships are available in-person at the Cole Harbour Recreation Centre. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
City of Windsor set to open its outdoor pools Saturday
The City of Windsor is making final preparations to open its outdoor swimming pools for the summer. Windsor's Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities, James Chacko, said the outdoor pools will open on Saturday. 'There is a lot of work that's involved with opening the outdoor pools, not only getting them ready from a mechanical standpoint, but the biggest challenge is ensuring we have enough lifeguards,' he said. 'That was something that became critical during and after COVID. So many of our lifeguards are high school students.' Chacko said there are still a few days of school left. 'School ends in the middle of the week; we bring in everyone for some additional practical training to get them ready and get them site-specific on the Thursday and Friday, and that allows for the pool to open at full capacity on Saturday, the 28th,' he said. Chacko said the city will have a full complement of lifeguards to staff all the pools this summer. 'It was the challenge during COVID and post-COVID; there were so many people who weren't up on the training,' he said. 'That has now been rectified. We have a full complement onboard, and we look forward to having all of our outdoor pools, along with our indoor pools, along with Adventure Bay, continue to operate.' The City of Windsor has five outdoor pools: Atkinson Pool at 2005 Riverside Drive West, Central Pool at 3301 Woodland Avenue, Mic Mac Pool at 1125 Prince Road, Remington Booster Pool at 701 Edinborough Street, and Riverside Centennial Pool at 6695 Wyandotte Street East. - Written by Rusty Thomson/AM800 News.
