Heat warnings issued for the Maritimes
Heat warnings have once again been issued for most of the Maritimes on Wednesday.
Temperatures are expected to hit around 30 C, with humidex making it feel more like 35 to 38 C.
Environment Canada provides tips on its website for tackling the hot weather, including:
- Watch for the effects of heat illness, including swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
- Limit direct sun exposure.
- Shade yourself by wearing a wide-brimmed, breathable hat and/or an umbrella.
- Watch for early signs of heat illness (feeling unwell, fatigue, thirst, headache) as these can rapidly evolve into life-threatening emergencies. Move to a cooler environment immediately, such as a shaded or air-conditioned space.
The heat is going to be followed by heavy rain Wednesday into Thursday as the remnants of what was Hurricane Beryl approach the Maritimes. More details can be found here.
People sit in the shade at a bench on Main Street. (CTV/Derek Haggett)
Reactions to the heat
By mid-afternoon the Humidex hit 36 C in Moncton.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse waitress Sarah Barkhouse said the staff was doing everything they could to stay hydrated.
“It’s very hot, but we’re drinking lots and lots of water. We’re staying on our feet and keeping going,” said Barkhouse.
Enviro Team member Yannick Leger said he was struggling with the heat too.
“It’s very hot. I drink a lot of water and I take a lot of breaks. I don’t do too much in the heat,” said Leger.
Joanne Duguay took her lunch break outside
“I’m lucky at home because I do have a heat pump so I do have air conditioning. Living in close proximity to the beach, that’s where I end my days after work,” said Duguay.
With files from CTV's Derek Haggett.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Trudeau says feds 'on it' as Canada's biggest railways grind to a halt, vows more to say 'shortly'
Canada's two biggest railways have ground to an unprecedented halt, and as pressure mounts for federal intervention, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will have more to say 'shortly' on what it is doing 'to make sure that the right solution is found quickly for the economy.'
Air Canada pilots authorize strike for as soon as next month
Air Canada pilots have voted overwhelmingly to approve a strike mandate, putting them in a position to walk off the job as early as Sept. 17.
Edible or not? Alicia Silverstone's misstep shows how toxic lookalikes can fool you
Alicia Silverstone worried fans this week when she posted a TikTok clip of herself nibbling a poisonous berry she found along a sidewalk on a trip to England. The “Clueless” actor said she thought the fruit might have been a tomato, but realized it wasn’t after a couple bites revealed an off-tasting, peppery flavor.
Gilma becomes a powerful Category 3 hurricane and is forecast to strengthen as it stays at sea
Gilma strengthened into a powerful Category 3 hurricane Thursday in the eastern Pacific Ocean and was forecast to remain a powerful hurricane for the next couple of days while staying away from land.
Remains of missing Markham woman found in Parry Sound: police
York Regional Police say that human remains discovered in Parry Sound more than a week ago are those of a missing Markham woman. Yuk-Ying Anita Mui was first reported missing by her family on Aug. 9. Three days later on Aug. 12, OPP located burned human remains, which have since been confirmed to be those of Mui, police said.
Railway work stoppage could spark new boil water advisories within days, industry spokesperson says
Supply chain disruptions brought on by this week's railway work stoppages could give rise to new boil water advisories across Canada, a chemicals industry spokesperson says.
Canada Revenue Agency extending hours after finding phone system kept some callers from reaching agents
The Canada Revenue Agency has extended its call centre hours following revelations that Canadians in different time zones were having issues reaching agents.
Mounties lay terror charges against suspect from Greater Toronto Area
The RCMP say they have laid terrorism charges against a suspect from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) after a "lengthy" investigation.
The biggest diamond in over a century is found in Botswana — a whopping 2,492 carats
The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country's president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony Thursday.