Toronto residents hoping for a cool-down As summer kicks into gear, those living in old and new dwellings look for ways to beat the heat Author of the article: Special to National Post Publishing date: Jun 25, 2021 • 20 hours ago • 4 minute read • Light-filtering roller shades help keep the sun out, according to interior designer Tiffany Leigh. Photo by Photo courtesy of Tiffany Leigh Design Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content It’s shaping up to be another hot summer in the city. The barometer hit 31 C on June 5, the hottest temperature ever recorded on that day in Toronto, and the Farmer’s Almanac predicts a sweltering summer is on its way. With the pandemic keeping Torontonians at home more than usual, attentions have turned to staying cool, with or without traditional air conditioning.