Town cooling centres

Need to cool down during the heat wave this week? Check out the Town’s recreation centres, libraries, and Town Hall if you need to access a temporary cooling centre.

Environment Canada reports that temperatures will reach the low to mid 30s Celsius today (July 20) with humidex values in the upper 30s. Slightly cooler air is expected on Thursday.

The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.

Temporary cooling centres will offer water fountains and water bottle filling stations.

Hours:

Recreation Centres - 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Mill St. Library - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Alder Library - 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Town Hall - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.