Victoria opens 14 misting stations amid high-temperature warnings
The City of Victoria has opened 14 public misting stations to help manage the heat, as Environment Canada predicts sweltering temperatures in the region this week.
The weather office has issued a heat warning for Greater Victoria, with temperatures expected to reach highs of 29 C during daytime hours for the next several days.
Temperatures are expected to be even hotter away from the water, with inland areas of the island estimated to hit highs of 35 C.
The heat is expected to persist until Friday, according to Environment Canada. In the meantime, Victoria has opened 14 misting stations which will be open during "daytime hours" from Monday through Thursday.
The misting stations are set up on fire hydrants across the city. Victoria has released an online, interactive map highlighting where each misting station is.
The locations of misting stations in Victoria are pictured. (City of Victoria)
The city also has map of where cooling centers and "other community assets," like water parks, are located.
The municipality notes that it has not activated its city-run cooling centres this week, and that it only opens them when there is an "extreme heat emergency."
Public cooling centres, like the Greater Victoria Public Library, are open.
PREPARATIONS
The city is reminding residents to take care of themselves and check in with vulnerable people that they know, including people over the age of 65, young children, pregnant people, and those with underlying health conditions.
The city is also referring to the PrepareBC website for tips on how to stay cool during extreme heat.
Some of those tips include drinking plenty of water, keeping windows and curtains shut during daytime hours but opening during the evening when it is cooler, and monitoring for signs of heat stress.
WorkSafeBC has also released its own list of safety tips for workers and employers this week.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
BREAKING Iran fires air defence batteries in provinces as explosions heard near Isfahan
Iran fired air defence batteries early Friday morning as explosions could be heard near a major air base near Isfahan, raising fears of a possible Israeli strike following Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country.
American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer denied bail after being charged with killing Canadian couple
American millionaire Jonathan Lehrer, one of two men charged in the killings of a Canadian couple in Dominica, has been denied bail.
Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say
Nearly half of China's major cities are suffering 'moderate to severe' levels of subsidence, putting millions at risk of flooding especially as sea levels rise.
Prince Harry formally confirms he is now a U.S. resident
Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed he is now a U.S. resident.
Judge says 'no evidence fully supports' murder case against Umar Zameer as jury starts deliberations
The judge presiding over the trial of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer is telling jurors the possible verdicts they may reach based on the evidence in the case.
Health Canada to change sperm donor screening rules for men who have sex with men
Health Canada will change its longstanding policy restricting gay and bisexual men from donating to sperm banks in Canada, CTV News has learned. The federal health agency has adopted a revised directive removing the ban on gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, effective May 8.
Colin Jost names one celebrity who is great at hosting 'Saturday Night Live'
Colin Jost, who co-anchors Saturday Night Live's 'Weekend Update,' revealed who he thinks is one of the best hosts on the show.
Sports columnist apologizes for 'oafish' comments directed at Caitlin Clark. The controversy isn't over
A male columnist has apologized for a cringeworthy moment during former University of Iowa superstar and college basketball's highest scorer Caitlin Clark's first news conference as an Indiana Fever player.
'Shopaholic' author Sophie Kinsella reveals brain cancer diagnosis
Sophie Kinsella, the best-selling author behind the 'Shopaholic' book series, has revealed that she is receiving treatment for brain cancer.