Giant Knotweed are common throughout the town and surrounding woodlands and are colloquially known as "elephant ears". Climate Glace Bay experiences a cool summer, and windy, wet and stormy winter, version of a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) that is significantly moderated by the community's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The highest temperature ever recorded in Glace Bay was on 18 August 1935. The lowest temperature ever recorded was on 31 January 1873, 29 January 1877 and 15 February 1916. Because of its close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, Glace Bay, like all of Cape Breton Island, experiences strong seasonal lag. The ocean does not reach its maximum temperature until mid August. It usually stays there until early September. This makes August the hottest month in Glace Bay rather than July which is usually the hottest in most northern continental climates. February is also the coldest month on average rather than January. Politics Federally, Glace Bay is located in the riding of Cape Breton–Canso, currently held by Liberal MP Mike Kelloway. Provincially, the riding of Glace Bay-Dominion is currently held by Progressive Conservative MLA John White who was elected in the 2021 Nova Scotia provincial election. The riding had been held previously by Liberal MLA Geoff MacLellan who did not re-offer. Mayors of Glace Bay While Glace Bay was a town, the following people were its mayor: David M. Burchell 1901–1907 John Carey Douglas 1907–1910 Henry MacDonald 1910–1912 Gordon S. Harrington 1912–1915 Dan Cameron 1915–1916 Angus J. MacDonald 1917 Alonzo O'Neill 1918–1920 E. MacK Forbes 1920–1921 Dan W. Morrison 1921–1933 Charles MacVicar 1933–1934 Dan W. Morrison 1934–1950 Dan A. MacDonald 1950–1970 Dan A. Munroe 1970–1981 Bruce A. Clark 1981–1988 Donald MacInnis 1988–1995 Notable people Dave Amadio, NHL hockey player, played for the Los Angeles Kings. Vivian Berkeley, award-winning blind lawn bowler. Linda Bond, former General of The Salvation Army. Gerald Butts, Canadian political consultant. John Bernard Croak, war hero, WW1, recipient of the Victoria Cross. Aselin Debison, musician. Fred Dickson, Canadian lawyer, politician, and a Conservative member of the Senate of Canada. Doug Doull, NHL hockey player, played for Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals. Clarie Gillis, Member of Parliament, Cape Breton South, 1940–1957. Gordon Sidney Harrington, former mayor and former premier of Nova Scotia. Andy Hogan, Member of Parliament, Cape Breton—East Richmond, 1974–1980. Ron James, comedian. Drake Jensen, country music singer. Pat MacAdam, Author, advisor of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.