Heat Alert as temperture heads towards 32 C

Residents are asked to observe caution in today’s sweltering temperatures. Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health, has issued a Heat Alert. The alert will be in effect until further notice. During a Heat Alert, the public is encouraged to call or visit family, friends and neighbours, especially isolated adults and seniors who are at greater risk of suffering from heat-related illness, to make sure they are cool and drinking plenty of fluids.