Caution is being urged amid heat warnings for most of the region.
Environment Canada says daytime temperatures for the Wawa, Dubreuilville, and White River areas be near or above thirty degrees until the weekend - particularly with the humidex - while the Chapleau area can expect temperatures into the upper thirties with the humidex.
Local health units warns the heat can cause many issues - particularly for older adults, young children, pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses, alcohol or drug users, the homeless, and those working or exercising in the heat - and recommend wearing loose-fitting light-coloured clothing made of breathable fabric, drinking plenty of liquids, seeking shade, and taking breaks from the heat.