https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 https://thenarwhal.ca/heat-islands-great-lakes-human-health/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=111509 Buildings, paved surfaces and a lack of natural spaces are increasing the risks of high temperatures in Toronto, Windsor and other cities around the Great Lakes Lisa John Rogers In-Depth climate change Great Lakes Ontario Photo: Cole Burston / The Canadian Press Volunteers with Project Food Chain drop off water at the St. Felix 24-hour respite site in Toronto, as a June 2024 heatwave blanketed areas of Ontario.