2026-07-07 from cbc.ca
Toronto's emergency departments felt the weight of last week's heat wave, with nearly 40 visits blamed directly on the scorching temperatures.
Toronto Public Health said Toronto hospitals reported a total of 39 heat-related ER visits from June 30 until July 4, when Environment Canada's orange level heat alert was in effect. The highest number was recorded at the peak of the heat wave on July 2, with 15 ER visits.
The health authority said the highest temperature during the heat wave was 36 C, and the highest humidex reading was 48.
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