Residents of Eastern Canada can expect relief from the ongoing heat wave, with temperatures set to drop this weekend. Ontario, Quebec, and parts of Atlantic Canada have been experiencing sweltering heat, with temperatures reaching 30 to 35 degrees Celsius. Environment Canada forecasts cooler and less humid conditions moving in, with temperatures in Toronto and Hamilton expected to fall to the mid to high 20s over the weekend.
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