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Extreme cold warnings for parts of Ontario, Environment Canada says

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 16, 2024 4:55 pm Updated January 16, 2024 5:09 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several parts of Ontario are under various winter weather warnings, including an extreme cold warning for a stretch of communities in the province’s southwest. Environment …

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Extreme cold in Okanagan impacting residents and businesses – Okanagan

While the extremely cold weather is keeping most Kelowna, B.C., residents inside, some are taking advantage of it. A trio of friends were out enjoying the empty outdoor ice rink at Stuart Park on Friday. “The cold doesn’t scare me away,” said Kamil Rogowski. ” I’m from Saskatoon originally, so …

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Ontario tenants say central air remains unfixed despite extreme heat

Some tenants of an apartment building in Kingston, Ont., say they have been suffering through the recent heat wave with no air conditioning, with little communication from their property management company on when the central air will be fixed. Rob Katzel says the air at his Princess Street apartment building, …

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‘Recipe for potential disaster’: The hazards of extreme heat, wildfire smoke on your pet – National

The combination of scorching heat waves and hazardous wildfire smoke is creating an onslaught of health risks for pets, and experts are warning it may be a recipe for disaster without proper precautions. Whether it’s taking your dog for a walk around the block, letting your cat out on a …

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Warming centres remain available in Toronto amidst extreme cold, city says – Toronto

The City of Toronto’s warming centres are open, with those located in the downtown operating at capacity overnight, as a cold snap grips the area. In a statement, the city said its emergency homelessness systems had been instructed not to turn anyone away from shelters or warming centres during the …

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Most of Ontario under extreme cold warning, arctic blast brings biting chills

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 3, 2023 7:14 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Most of Ontario is under an extreme cold warning as a blast of artic air delivers biting wind chills. Environment Canada says it could feel like between -30 C and -40 …

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Extreme winter weather, addictions, homelessness adding pressure to front-line resources: WFPS – Winnipeg

Steven Antle slides and steps his way down uneven terrain into a riverside homeless encampment, his boots crunching their way through the snow. “Good morning, sir. How we doing?” he calls out. It’s so cold Antle’s breath hangs in the air. The site sits largely empty, aside from two men …

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Britain has ‘difficult 48 hours’ ahead with 1st-ever extreme heat warning

Britain’s first-ever extreme heat warning is in effect for large parts of England as authorities prepare for record-high temperatures that are already disrupting travel, health care and schools. The “red” alert will last throughout Monday and Tuesday, when temperatures may reach 40 C for the first time, posing a risk …

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