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Toronto Star
5 hours ago
- Toronto Star
Quebec issues warning about diseases from ticks, mosquitoes
A sign advising hikers of Ticks is shown on a trail in the woods in the Eastern Townships west of Montreal, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes GMH flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
CTV News
7 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Feels like 46!? Heat wave on its way to Montreal
A boy and girl dunk their heads in a water fountain during a heat wave in Montreal, Monday, July 2, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes) Summer in Montreal is officially kicking off with warmer-than-seasonal temperatures. A hot and humid airmass is making its way to southern Quebec next week, and will most likely send the mercury soaring. It all begins on Monday, where daytime highs could hover around 32 degrees Celsius, with a mix of sun and cloud in the forecast. The humidity may make it feel like 46 degrees. Overnight, Montreal should hold onto some of the warmth from the day, with a low of 25 degrees Celsius, close to the daytime high. Tuesday could bring even more sunshine and another hot day, with a high of 33 degrees Celsius, feeling like 44 degrees. Into the evening, Montrealers can expect a low-pressure system to bring some showers and relief from the heat, with a low of 19 degrees Celsius. Wednesday could see a mix of sun and cloud, with temperatures dipping ever so slightly to a daytime high of 27 degrees Celsius – still above normal. Temperatures should dip to 15 degrees Celsius overnight with a 60 per cent chance of showers. An umbrella may come in handy on Thursday as there is a 60 per cent chance of showers and a normal high of 24 degrees Celsius. Heat safety High body temperatures can cause grave injury or lead to death. The Quebec Health Ministry is asking people to take precautions during the heat wave: Drink six to eight glasses of water a day before feeling thirsty; Avoid alcoholic beverages or caffeine; Spend at least two hours a day in an air-conditioned or cool place; Take at least one cool shower or bath or cool your skin with wet towels; Limit physical activity; Wear light clothes. Signs of heat illness include swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions. 'Reduce your heat risk,' Environment and Climate Change Canada notes. 'Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.' Anyone with health-related questions is encouraged to call Info-Santé at 811. In case of emergency, call 911. Child safety Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even if the windows are partially open. Do not let your children play in an unattended vehicle. Make a habit of looking in the vehicle, front and back, before locking the door and walking away. Make sure your childcare provider knows to call you if your child has not been dropped off at their usual time. Always place an item (such as a purse) in the backseat so you have to open the door each time you leave the vehicle. Keep a large stuffed animal in your child's car seat when it is not occupied. When your child is in the car, put the stuffed animal in the front passenger seat. When you arrive at your destination, avoid any distractions, including talking on the phone or texting. If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call the police. If they are in distress due to the heat, get them out as quickly as possible and call 911 immediately. Pool safety In Quebec, one child a day arrives in an emergency room for drowning or near-drowning during the summer, according to the Montreal Children's Hospital (MCH). In the last 30 years, the MCH trauma centre says it has seen more than 400 drownings and near-drownings. Data show that 73 per cent of the incidents occurred in residential pools, park pools, aquatic centres and water parks. Some ways to prevent drowning hazards:
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Climate activist throws paint on Picasso painting at Montreal museum
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in Montreal, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes A climate activist group says one of its supporters sprayed pink paint this morning on a Pablo Picasso painting at a Montreal museum. Last Generation Canada says an activist smeared washable paint on the 1901 painting L'hétaïre at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. The group is calling for the Canadian government to create a climate disaster protection agency to help those affected by extreme weather. Montreal police say one person was arrested for mischief after the incident and was released with a promise to appear in court at a later date. The museum says the painting was kept under protective glass and there were no immediate signs of damage to the painting itself, which is on loan from a gallery in Italy. The activist group says it has also targeted the Montreal casino and the BMO Museum with pink paint in recent weeks. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025.
CTV News
a day ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Heavy rainfall forecast for cottage country
A motorist drives through standing water in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/ The Canadian Press) It's not the day to go camping. Environment Canada has issued an alert indicating a heavy rainfall warning for the northern area of central Ontario. Areas expecting the heaviest downpours are: Huntsville, Baysville, Parry Sound, Rosseau, Killbear Park The national weather agency is calling for rainfall amounts between 40 to 60 millimetres. Heavy rain is expected to continue through the afternoon and thunderstorms are possible.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Montreal weekend weather: Sunny skies in store for F1
A fan waves a Ferrari flag during a practice session at the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, on June 17, 2022. (Graham Hughes / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
