Fourteen deaths are potentially linked to the extreme heat reported during a three-day period in mid-June, according to Montreal public health officials.
RELATED - It's a level of heat that's rarely been seen in Montreal before the summer even officially begins. For the second straight day, the city remains in the grips of a heavy, humid heat wave . Global's Dan Spector has a look at how people working outside are coping, and what you can do to keep yourself, children and even pets safe – Jun 19, 2024Fourteen deaths are potentially linked to the extreme heat recorded during a three-day period in mid-June, according to officials.
“The people who tend to die of heat stroke, tend to be the ones that are the most isolated,” said Tudor Matei, Toxicologist with Montreal’s public health department. The INRS findings showed high temperatures during the months of May to September in Quebec are linked to an estimated 470 deaths, 225 hospitalizations, 36,000 ER visits and 7,200 ambulance trips.
Heat Wave Montreal Heat Deaths Montreal Heat Wave Environment Health
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Montreal electronic traffic signs altered to display pro-Palestinian slogansMONTREAL — Montreal police are investigating after electronic message boards at two road construction sites in Montreal displayed pro-Palestinian political slogans Wednesday morning instead of usual traffic alerts.
Read more »
Montreal electronic traffic signs altered to display pro-Palestinian slogansMONTREAL — Montreal police are investigating after electronic message boards at two road construction sites in Montreal displayed pro-Palestinian political slogans Wednesday morning instead of usual traffic alerts.
Read more »
Montreal electronic traffic signs altered to display pro-Palestinian slogansMONTREAL — Montreal police are investigating after electronic message boards at two road construction sites in Montreal displayed pro-Palestinian political slogans Wednesday morning instead of usual traffic alerts.
Read more »
Montreal electronic traffic signs altered to display pro-Palestinian slogansMONTREAL — Montreal police are investigating after electronic message boards at two road construction sites in Montreal displayed pro-Palestinian political slogans Wednesday morning instead of usual traffic alerts.
Read more »
Montreal electronic traffic signs hacked to display pro-Palestinian political slogansMONTREAL — Montreal police are investigating after electronic message boards at two road construction sites in Montreal displayed pro-Palestinian political slogans Wednesday morning instead of usual traffic alerts.
Read more »
Montreal electronic traffic signs hacked to display pro-Palestinian political slogansMONTREAL — Montreal police are investigating after electronic message boards at two road construction sites in Montreal displayed pro-Palestinian political slogans Wednesday morning instead of usual traffic alerts.
Read more »