As the warmest June on record slips into July and summer gears up, temperatures have been on the rise, with parts of the North Shore breaking the 30 C mark this past weekend. While the sun is certainly not unwanted in a city that sees nearly 1,200 millimetres of precipitation a year, the heat and humidity which come with it can cause discomfort for residents, especially since many in our generally mild climate don't have air conditioning in their homes. So, how do you beat the heat when the mercury pushes its way up the dial? Weigh in at nsnews.com.
- Chris Slater
Ken Barnes North Vancouver "Stay indoors as much as I can."
Jim Boomfield North Vancouver "Keep (my) curtains closed. Keep the windows and doors open at night if you live in a safe enough place."
Kevin Genido North Vancouver "I'm from Winnipeg and it's like the Slurpee capital of the world so I usually get a Slurpee."
Lauren Elliott North Vancouver "I would say ice cream. Ice cream helps you feel like a kid again and when you're a kid you really, really love the heat."
Berit Hansen North Vancouver "Stay inside and get (chores) done when it's at the highest temperature. Get out early and after 5 p.m."
