
Many heat records at risk as Ontario, Quebec battle scorching temperatures
TORONTO — Dangerously high temperatures persisted on Monday across much of Ontario and southwestern Quebec, as residents tried to keep cool under a lingering heat dome.
Environment Canada said the heat wave that began on Sunday will likely continue until Wednesday, with daytime highs of up to 36 C and humidex values between 42 and 46 C.
New heat records may be set across the province on Monday, said Environment Canada meteorologist Geoff Coulson.
Toronto appeared to break the heat record for June 23 that was set in 1983 when the temperature recorded by Environment Canada at Pearson airport reached 36 C late Monday afternoon.