US Edition‘Cannot Happen again:’ Olivia Chow Apologizes for Pool Closures Amid Heatwave
- In late June 2025, Toronto experienced its first major heatwave of the year, with temperatures during the day reaching between 33 and 36 degrees Celsius and humidex values climbing above 45 C.
- The heatwave led to temporary closures of several outdoor pools across Toronto to allow lifeguards to cool down amid provincial safety guidelines.
- Mayor Olivia Chow promised immediate action including more lifeguards, shade structures, medical staff, deployment of water trucks, and a council motion to keep pools open during extreme heat.
- Chow emphasized the importance of ensuring safety for all individuals, regardless of their housing status, as nearly 9,552 people accessed the city’s shelter system on Monday evening, with an additional 100 shelter beds recently added.
- The mayor announced a planned review of Toronto’s heat relief strategy this week, including possibly restoring 24/7 cooling centres and expanding outreach with the Red Cross to protect vulnerable populations.
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Chow calls for review of heat relief strategy as advocates demand city restore cooling centres
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow will ask council this week to approve a review of the city's heat relief strategy and that review would include a look at whether the city should restore its 24/7 cooling centres for unhoused people.
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