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CTV News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Heat wave breaks after days of scorching humidex: Here's what to expect now
Dozens of families flock to Centennial Beach in Barrie to try and beat the heat. (CTV Barrie) After three days of blistering heat, residents can finally breath a little easier. The stretch of hot, dry and humid weather finally broke on Wednesday, bringing some relief to the region after daytime highs had felt as warm as 43C and higher with the humidex. Environment Canada had issued heat warnings for the multi-day event as the combination of high temperatures and humidity created dangerous conditions. 'It's the first heat wave of the year. That's always the worst,' said David Phillips, Environment Canada's senior climatologist in an interview with CTV News last week. The extreme heat had people flocking to beaches and splash pads, while health and safety officials issued repeated warnings to not leave children or pets unattended in vehicles where temperatures can become fatal in minutes. Lawns across the region also began to show signs of stress, turning from lush green to yellow as the heat gripped the region. Wednesday's weather marks a turning point, with cooler air moving in and daytime highs settling around 31C - still warm, but more manageable. Experts say more seasonal weather is expected in the days ahead. Thursday will see daytime highs around 23C, with the possibility of afternoon showers, a welcome change for thirsty gardens and dry patches of grass. Then Friday brings a risk of thunderstorms, with temps climbing to 25C. By the weekend, skies are expected to clear again with a forecast high of 28C on Saturday. Still, Phillips believes we are in for a warm summer, which seems to be the trend. 'It shouldn't surprise us, globally, we saw the warmest summer on record two years ago. Last year was the second warmest in Canada. The last time we had a cool summer was 33 years ago,' he concluded.
Winnipeg Free Press
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Winnipeg Free Press
Northern court delays could continue to snowball
Ongoing wildfires, evacuations and smoky conditions have caused circuit courts to cancel hearings and appearances in a slate of northern communities. The resulting backlog could spell trouble for people in custody, or those under court-imposed bail conditions, as they await resolutions for their cases. 'Given the (Canadian justice) system is based on the notion that you are innocent until proven guilty and you're entitled to trial within a reasonable time, our concern is always with the people who are in custody,' said Winnipeg-based criminal defence lawyer David Phillips, who represents some clients in Manitoba's north. 'These wildfires have now (affected) a lot of consecutive sittings in many communities… If you've got a community that's evacuated, you're going to miss a lot of court and it takes a long time to get people back and get things up and running.' Public notices from the Provincial Court of Manitoba indicate between June 2 and June 20, closures affected the communities of Nelson House, Norway House, Gillam, Gods Lake Narrows, Leaf Rapids, Split Lake, Cross Lake, Flin Flon, Cranberry Portage, Pukatawagan, St. Theresa Point and Garden Hill. Court dates in some other communities — including Poplar River, Little Grand Rapids and Pauingassi First Nation — have also been postponed, owing to smoky conditions or lack of transportation, Phillips said. Cancellations due to weather or other factors are not uncommon, but the longer they persist, the worse the situation becomes, he said. The full extent of the backlog is difficult to estimate, but Phillips said the issue could potentially 'snowball' because many northern courts already have limited days on which they operate. While sitting days differ based on the size and need in various communities, some operate as frequently as once every few months. Larger communities sit more often, and will therefore have larger backlogs, he said. If communities suffer damage to electric power lines or other critical infrastructure, the delays could extend despite evacuation orders being lifted, he said. 'Once the courts reopen, you've got this enormous backlog, yet, the court still only has a certain amount of resources, you can still only go to these communities a certain number of days a year,' Phillips said. 'The system really is backlogged for a significant period of time, after you have extended cancellations.' People who are already out on bail and awaiting future court appearances will also be affected. Many of those people are subject to release conditions that will remain in effect until their cases proceed. Those conditions may include non-contact orders, curfews and orders prohibiting them from returning to specific locations, including their home communities, Phillips said. 'They are usually anxious to try and deal with their cases as soon as possible because they are under these rather stringent conditions,' he said. 'You get in situations where these people end up breaching.' Premier Wab Kinew announced Monday the provincewide state of emergency imposed May 28 was lifted. Some wildfire evacuees have already returned to their homes, and thousands more are expected to be on their way back to northwestern Manitoba over the coming days. Tyler SearleReporter Tyler Searle is a multimedia producer who writes for the Free Press's city desk. A graduate of Red River College Polytechnic's creative communications program, he wrote for the Stonewall Teulon Tribune, Selkirk Record and Express Weekly News before joining the paper in 2022. Read more about Tyler. Every piece of reporting Tyler produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
CTV News
23-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
TDSB warns of ‘uncomfortable conditions' at some schools amid heat wave
An empty classroom is shown at a school in Toronto, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette The Toronto District School Board is warning of 'uncomfortable conditions' at some schools as a heat wave continues in the city. Environment Canada said Monday's daytime high of 36 C could feel closer to 46 when factoring in the humidity. 'Across the TDSB, while some schools are fully air conditioned and some are partially air conditioned, others have no air conditioning and the extreme heat will result in uncomfortable conditions,' the school board said in a letter to parents. 'Please encourage children to wear light clothing, hats, and sunscreen and drink lots of water throughout the school day to stay well hydrated.' The TDSB said staff will use fans to provide air movement and lights and computers will be turned off when possible. Students and staff will also be rotated into cooler air-conditions areas within schools where available and strenuous activities will be reduced, the letter continued. 'Closing schools during a heat warning is not an action typically taken by TDSB or other school boards across the province, as it would put parents/guardians/caregivers in the challenging position of having to find childcare with very short notice, which is not always possible,' the letter read. If the forecast is correct, Monday's stifling heat could mark the hottest day Toronto has seen in two years, Environment Canada's David Phillips told CP24 last week. 'We're not even to the dog days of summer yet,' Phillips said. 'I look at the last 10 years, and I can maybe see two or three days that we got a temperature above 35.'
CTV News
23-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
‘Dangerously hot' heat continues in Ottawa. Temperature could hit 36 C today
A lifeguard works at Britannia Beach in Ottawa, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Environment Canada warns 'dangerous heat and humidity' conditions will grip the region today, with the temperature expected to hit 36 C and the humidex making it feel like 44. A heat warning remains in effect, with the weather agency warning the hot and humid conditions will continue until Tuesday night. 'The first significant heat event of the season with dangerously hot and humid conditions is expected to continue into the week,' Environment Canada said in a statement. 'Take action to protect yourself and others – extreme heat can affect everyone's health.' Today's high of 36 C would set the record for the hottest June 23 in Ottawa's history. The current record is 34.4 C, set in 1921. Tuesday's forecast high of 34 C could tie the record for the warmest June 24 in Ottawa history. It was 34.4 C on June 24, 2019. 'We're calling this heat wave dangerous. This is air from the United States but it's under a dome, it's like putting a lid on top of Ottawa and the air just can't circulate,' Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips said Sunday. 'It sinks down the molecules vibrate and create more heat.' The forecast calls for mainly sunny today. High 36 C. Clear tonight. Low 25 C. Tuesday will begin with a mix of sun and cloud before becoming mainly sunny near noon. High 34 C with the humidex making it feel like 43. Wednesday will be sunny. High 28 C. It will be mainly cloudy on Thursday with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High 22 C. The outlook for Friday calls for mainly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers. High 23 C. The normal temperatures for this time of year are a high of 25 C and a low of 15 C.
The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Seven rules that anyone who vapes must follow when flying – or risk fines of up to £5,000
HOLIDAYMAKERS have been warned to follow seven important rules about vaping on planes. The warning comes as thousands of Brits prepare to jet off on their 3 Bringing vapes on a plane is legal but there are several important rules to keep in mind Credit: Alamy 3 Not following the rules could cost you a staggering £5000 Credit: Alamy The warning was issued by Vape Superstore's David Phillips, ahead of the Pack your vape in your carry-on luggage It is completely legal to store your vape in your carry-on luggage but airlines do require you to keep it switched off. Your vape is classed as a Portable Electronic Device (PED) which means it is treated in a similar way to your laptop or a power bank. This means you cannot store it in your checked luggage, where the battery could be damaged during transit. Read More on Travel News Check your destination's vaping regulations Countries across the world operate very different laws when it comes to vaping. Where European summer hotspots tend to have more relaxed vaping laws, Countries including Australia, India, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil have banned the import of vapes. Some countries have different laws for the amount of vapes that can be brought in. Most read in News Travel In South Africa, a 30ml bottle containing 50mg of nicotine is allowed where the UK allows only a 20mg strength limit and 10ml pre-mixed bottles. Empty your vape tank Airlines recommend that you drain your vape's tank before flying. Meet vape-detecting dog Jack The pressurisation in the cargo area could cause your tank to crack, leading to leakages and fire hazards. Store them in a clear plastic bag to show that they won't leak and to stay within an airline's guidelines. Also, wrap spare batteries in individual bags to prevent them short-circuiting. Only smoke in designated vaping areas Airports often have designated smoking and However, some airports do not have smoking areas after check-in. To be prepared, bring nicotine pouches with you which you can use both in the airport and in the air. 3 Buying or selling disposable vapes is now illegal in the UK Credit: Alamy Don't bring more than 100ml of e-liquids E-liquids are allowed on a plane, as long as your total amount doesn't exceed 100ml. Also, they must be sealed in a clear plastic bag. Any additional e-liquid needs to be packed in your checked baggage. Seal those bottles in clear plastic as well, as cabin pressures could cause them to burst. Don't vape during the flight Some fines can even reach up to £5000, since you'll be breaking UK law. Airlines have detectors installed in their toilets which are designed to catch passengers who sneak to the bathroom to vape or smoke. Don't charge your vape during the flight You need to ensure that Charging the device during the flight could be interpreted as using it, leading to huge fines. Some airlines might allow you to simply charge the device but it's important to check beforehand. The news comes after While vaping is much healthier than smoking, it is just as addictive and can also lead to lots of plastic being thrown in the bin. Using a
