Environment Canada said the temperature reached 35 C around 3 p.m., breaking the previous July 17 record of 34.4 C set in 2002. The agency issued a humidex advisory with values pushing the 40-degree mark.

“It’s hot enough when the temperature hits 34 or 35,” said CityNews meteorologist Adam Stiles. “When you factor in the humidity, it makes it really tough for the body to cool itself off.”

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