www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, August 11, 2016 | 14 As yet another heat wave washes across our region, people are finding all kinds of ways to stay cool. Rahmteen Zaryoum, 3 (left), enjoys a refreshing treat at last weekend's Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival. Teenage paddlers, with the Burloak Canoe Club summer paddling club, jump into the Sixteen Mile Creek from the club's dock, after an afternoon paddling session. Matthew Hipple, 15, jumps into the creek to experience the big splash (inset) as fellow paddler Ben Sprang, 14, watches after having already taken the plunge. | photos by Graham Paine Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_ photog or facebook.com/ HaltonPhotog) People find many ways to beat the heat as hot weather persists continued from p.1 almost relentless heat, even in the odd location where temperatures may briefly dip to the upper teens shortly before sunrise," it continued. Halton Region is warning residents even short periods of exposure can cause health problems. Hot conditions pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Those especially at risk include: · older adults; · infants and young children; · people with chronic illnesses, such as breathing difficulties, heart conditions or psychiatric illnesses; · people who work or exercise in the heat; · homeless people; and · people without access to air conditioning. To prevent heat-related illness, stay cool, avoid strenuous outdoor activities, seek shade from the sun, spend time in air-conditioned places, such as shopping malls and community centres, and drink plenty of cool liquids, especially water. If you or someone in your care experiences rapid breathing, headache, confusion, weakness or fainting, seek medical attention right away, advises Halton Region's Health Department. Residents should also call or visit friends or neighbours who may be at risk and never leave people or pets in your care unattended in a car. For more information and a list of air-conditioned locations in Halton, visit halton.ca/heat or dial 311. COMMUNITY BBQ MPP Kevin Flynn's leAse/rent to own speciAl!!! Thursday, August 18, 2016 5:007:00 PM Bring the whole family and join me for my annual summer barbeque in front of my Constituency Office! 2318 Lakeshore Road West, Unit 2 silver & wHite Blue/purple 2014 HondA civic 43,000 Kms, AutomAtic 2013 mAZdA 3 75,000 Kms, AutomAtic $650/montH $775/montH 24 montHs couple to cHoose from 36 montHs or 30 montHs or $550/montH 30 montHs or Hope to see you there --rain or shine! $950/montH $650/montH 24 montHs lAst mAZdA 3 left! Kevin Flynn, MPP Oakville 2318 Lakeshore Rd. W., Unit 2 Oakville, Ontario L6L 1H3 Tel: 905-827-5141 kflynn.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org a @MPPKevinFlynn b facebook.com/KevinFlynnOakville All tAxes included, no extrAs!! Zero down, Zero due At end, cAr is yours