Beat the Canada Day heat with CBC Radio-Canada

For some folks across this great country of ours, it’s looking to be a hot one this year.  Like, dangerously hot.  For those looking for a reprieve from the heat, CBC/Radio-Canada is offering Canada Day 2018 celebrations across the country, with extensive news coverage and entertainment programming on all English and French platforms – perfect for enjoyment within the confines of one’s air-conditioned home.

Starting at 11 a.m., Rosemary Barton will host a three-hour CBC News special will air on CBC, CBC News Network and cbc.ca/watch. CBC reporters Tashauna Reid, Vassy Kapelos, Charlsie Agro, Renée Filippone and Kayla Hounsell will update Barton on Canada Day celebrations happening across the country.  Radio-Canada’s coverage will feature host Céline Galipeau with Daniel Thibeault, live from Ottawa.  The ceremony on Parliament Hill will feature a variety of performances, as singer Marième and writer Lisa Charleyboy welcome a lineup of artists onstage to join the celebration, including Arkells, Lights, Brigitte Boisjoli, Iskwé, Jean-Marc Couture, Rose Cousins and Martina Ortiz Luis.

Starting at 9 p.m., a bilingual Canada Day special from will air from Parliament Hill and will feature fireworks and electrifying musical performances by Arkells, DJ Shub, Lights, Klô Pelgag, Iskwé, Boogát, Jean-Marc Couture, Rose Cousins, Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine, Ruth B, The Dead South and Brigitte Boisjoli.

For those eager to brave the heat today, Environment Canada says that the symptoms of heat illness include swelling, rashes, cramps, and fainting, while racing heartbeat, nausea, and vomiting are also things to watch out for.

Be sure to stay hydrated and safe this Canada Day!