Punishing temperatures return to Central Canada during record-breaking heat wave

Punishing temperatures return to Central Canada during record-breaking heat wave

TORONTO - A heat wave over Ontario and Quebec delivered a parting punch of scorching temperatures on Tuesday, as hydro crews worked to restore power to tens of thousands of customers in areas hit by forceful thunderstorms.

Another scorching day on tap for Ottawa as heat records break

Another day of high heat and humidity is expected for the nation’s capital as the city broke some records on Monday. By 4:00 p.m. on June 23, temperatures hit a high of 35 C, breaking a record of 34.4 C first set in 1921, according to Environment Canada’s almanac. A record first set at the […]

Heat dome over Ontario, Quebec breaks temperature records, more humidity in store

Toronto set a new June 23 temperature record when the mercury hit 36 degrees.

Monday's temperature set new record for June 23 in Guelph

Monday reached 33.8 degrees Celcius, scoring above the previous record in 1884

Temperature record broken at Toronto Pearson Airport as heat wave continues in Ontario

As the heat wave continues across southern Ontario, a new record was set in Mississauga. The temperature hit a high of 35.8 C around 5 p.m. at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, according to Environment Canada records. The current heat record for June 23 was 32.8 degrees and it was set back in 1983, Environment Canada meteorologist Geoff Coulson told The Canadian Press yesterday. Environment Canada told news outlets it was also the hottest tempe…