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Maritimes communities break heat records, some standing for more than a century

On Friday, record-breaking temperatures soared across the Maritimes, with Environment Canada confirming new highs in Saint John at 33.6°C, Moncton at 33.3°C, Halifax at 32.8°C, and Charlottetown at 30.8°C, surpassing benchmarks set more than 100 years ago.
CTV Atlantic Chief Meteorologist Kalin Mitchell reported that extreme heat combined with high humidity across all three Maritime provinces, with the humidex reaching the low 40s when moisture levels merged with surface temperatures.
Professional landscaper Sebastian Nickerson emphasized mental resilience to endure the heat, while Dartmouth resident Jean Heckman, 93, avoided heavy outdoor work during the intense conditions to maintain her safety.
Mainland Nova Scotia and parts of southern New Brunswick remained under heat warnings on Saturday, though Environment Canada expects the alerts to lift by Sunday as a cooler system enters the region.
Deputy Warden Dustin Enslow is closely monitoring increasingly dry conditions, particularly given Annapolis County's experience last year with extended drought and devastating wildfires that threaten to resurface.

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Maritimes communities break heat records, some standing for more than a century

HALIFAX - Temperatures soared across the Maritimes on Friday, with some areas breaking records for the day that have been in place for more than a 100 years.

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