Taylor Fry drinks water with Christian Leardini of Bellissimo Roofing and Exteriors while working on a roofing job during a heat wave in Ottawa, on June 18.for Toronto and surrounding areas on Tuesday, as a heat wave that prompted health warnings across Central Canada and the Maritimes is also contributing to an increase in pollution.
. New Brunswick and large parts of Nova Scotia were placed under a heat warning Tuesday, with the mercury expected to hit 30 in Fredericton. “It’s certainly important to ensure that we stay hydrated and avoid physical activities when it’s warmest,” he said. “Keep the drapes and blinds closed and check on vulnerable neighbours to make sure they’re all right at this time because it can be a very difficult time.”said it was taking measures to keep students safe, particularly in the majority of schools that do not have central air conditioning.
“Staff are watching the kids very carefully, especially the little kids, to make sure everybody’s hydrated and encouraging them to have water breaks,” Ms. Schwartz-Maltz said.