ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaP.E.I. racetrack says protocols are in place to make sure horses don’t suffer in super-hot weather11 minutes agoDuration 2:1911 minutes agoNewsDuration 2:19The Red Shores track in Charlottetown is taking extra steps to ensure horses can still race in high heat conditions. Officials are creating cold areas for horses, taking temperatures before a race, and giving horses cold showers after they compete. CBC’s Sheehan Desjardins talked to Lee Drake at Red Shores (shown) to get more details. Related Stories Heat warning issued for P.E.I., effective Tuesday through Thursday P.E.I. sees hottest daily temperatures in decades as heat warning continues All 3 P.E.I. counties under heat warning, effective Sunday through Wednesday Most of Nova Scotia under heat warning for the next few days P.E.I. latest province to restrict outdoor burning amid dry conditionsMore from NewsVideo1:09This Brazilian artist is painting a mural in downtown Sudbury, Ont.7 minutes agoVideo5:27’A panic standstill’: Bride-to-be navigates Air Canada travel amid strike noticeCBC News 17 minutes agoVideo2:43See the N.L. men’s soccer team in penalty kicks to break a tie in the standings26 minutes agoVideo2:49Evacuation order expanded due to ‘massive’ wildfire burning south of Port Alberni36 minutes agoVideo3:13Air Canada says it will begin cancelling flights ahead of possible weekend strike43 minutes agoTrending NowVideo0:44Smoke billows from wildfire near Halifax’s Bayers Lake areaCBC News Nova Scotia August 12Video5:00‘Line has to be drawn:’ another sex toy thrown on court during WNBA game | Hanomansing TonightHanomansing Tonight August 7Video1:25#TheMoment a great white shark surprised Halifax researchersThe National August 4Video1:07#TheMoment a grizzly bear charged at the Seattle Kraken’s mascotThe National August 6Video0:53New fire near Paddy’s Pond means people should ‘get ready to leave on a moment’s notice’August 12now
P.E.I. racetrack says protocols are in place to make sure horses don’t suffer in super-hot weather
