Stay cool folks

This comic pokes fun at the typical Canadian summer in Southern Ontario. Unbeknownst to people who aren't from here, summers in Canada can get hot. Really hot!

Sometimes it gets so hot that it becomes downright annoying. It's hard to describe, but at the height of a typical Toronto summer, the heat can feel punishingly relentless.

Now, I'm not naïve. I've been to countries closer to the equator, where intense heat is the norm year-round. Canadian summers pale by comparison, but that doesn't change the fact that they can still be unforgiving in their own way.

Which brings me to the real point of this post. Right now, Southern Ontario is under a heat dome. On some days, temperatures will feel like they're above 40°C, which can be very dangerous, especially for some of the most vulnerable members of our communities.

If you're without air conditioning, please take advantage of public parks with splash pads, libraries, shopping malls, and community centres to cool off. Please stay safe, and don't end up melting like the characters in this comic strip.

Stay cool, folks.