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Prepare for a scorching week — with only a little respite from showers Monday morning.

Environment Canada reports temperatures in Toronto reached 35 degrees around 3:00 p.m. Sunday, breaking the previous record for July 17th of 34.4 Celsius – set in 2002.

Similar temperatures were recorded in much of southern Ontario.

Forecasts call for similar temperatures most of the week – with a high on Thursday of 36 degrees.

The heat is driving many people to cool off in or near the water — and some pools now have extended hours.

Emergency response workers warn against going outside for too long when it’s this hot.