Nearly 200 homes and campsites in Yukon’s West Dawson area are on high alert as wildfires flare up amid an unusually early heatwave. The Yukon Emergency Coordination Centre has issued evacuation notices for about 100 households and 102 campsites, signaling a risky start to wildfire season.

Editor’s Note: Wildfires aren’t just a summer problem anymore—this early-season threat, fueled by unseasonable heat, shows how climate change is stretching fire risks into new parts of the year. For locals, it’s a disruptive reminder that extreme weather isn’t just headlines; it’s knocking on their door.

Environment Canada has kicked off the summer by issuing its first major heat warnings for parts of Ontario and Quebec, signaling dangerously high temperatures are on the way. If you're in southern or eastern Ontario, or southern or western Quebec, brace yourself—this heat wave isn’t just uncomfortable, it could be risky for vulnerable groups like the elderly or those without access to cooling.

Editor’s Note: Heat waves aren’t just about sweating through your shirt—they’re a serious public health concern, especially as climate change makes them more frequent and intense. This warning is a heads-up to take precautions (stay hydrated, check on neighbors) and a reminder that extreme heat is becoming the new normal in many parts of Canada.