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Cold warnings are issued by Halton Region during any of the following weather conditions:
Learn more about how to stay warm and safe in the winter months and sign up to receive cold alerts from Halton Region at www.halton.ca/cold
Warming Centres When a cold warning is issued by Halton Region, residents can stay warm at designated Burlington Public Library branches, and pets may come inside with their owners to stay warm. Learn more at www.bpl.on.ca/cold |
Hot Weather |
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Heat warnings are issued by Halton Region when temperatures are expected to be at least 31°C and overnight temperatures are above 20°C for at least 3 days or humidex is at least 40 for at least 2 days. Learn more about the precautions you can take to stay cool when the temperatures and humidity are high and sign up to receive heat alerts from Halton Region at www.halton.ca. Cooling Centres When a heat warning is issued by Halton Region, residents can stay cool at all open Burlington Public Library branches. On extreme heat days, pets may come inside with their owners to cool off. Learn more at www.bpl.on.ca/heat |
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Cold Alert for Feb. 2, 2023
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 01:18 PM
Update, Feb. 4: Halton Region has cancelled the cold alert as temperatures are above -15 degrees Celcius. Libraries will remain open until 5 p.m. should anyone need to still stay warm.
Update, Feb. 3: The cold alert is in effect for today. If anyone needs warmth, please go to a Burlington Public Library branch during regular business hours. Pets are welcome. For hours and locations, visit bpl.on.ca/cold.
A cold alert has been issued by Halton Region for later today as temperatures are forecasted to be below -15 degrees Celsius without windchill. If anyone needs warmth, please go to a Burlington Public Library branch during regular business hours. Pets are welcome. For hours and locations, visit bpl.on.ca/cold.
Men experiencing homelessness can contact the Lighthouse Shelter at 905-339-2918. Women and families can contact the Wesley Urban Ministries at 365-292-3554.
Heat Warning - Cooling Centres open Aug. 6, 2022
Posted on Friday, August 05, 2022 01:58 PM
A heat warning has beenissued by Halton Regionbeginning Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022.
When a heat warning is issued by Halton Region, residents can stay cool at all open Burlington Public Library branches.
Heat warnings are issued by Halton Region when temperatures are expected to be at least 31°C and overnight temperatures are above 20°C for at least 3 days or humidex is at least 40 for at least 2 days.
Cooling Centre information: Where to go in Burlington
550 Plains Rd. E.
905-333-9995
3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.
905-634-3686
2255 Brant St.
905-335-2209
2331 New St.
905-639-3611
6611 Panton St. Kilbride
905-335-4011
676 Appleby Line
905-639-6373
1996 Itabashi Way
905-336-5583
Learn more atburlington.ca/heatorbpl.on.ca/heat.
Heat warning issued for July 22, 2022
Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2022 02:21 PM
Update: Extended Heat Warning
Halton Region's Medical Officer of Health has issued an Extended Heat Warning starting July 24, 2022 for Halton Region as a result of Environment Canada continuing its Heat Warning.
Posted July 21: A heat warning has been issued by Halton Region beginning July 22, 2022.
When a heat warning is issued by Halton Region, residents can stay cool at all open Burlington Public Library branches.
Heat warnings are issued by Halton Region when temperatures are expected to be at least 31°C and overnight temperatures are above 20°C for at least three days or humidex is at least 40 for at least two days.
Cooling Centre information: Where to go in Burlington
550 Plains Rd. E.
905-333-9995
3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.
905-634-3686
2255 Brant St.
905-335-2209
2331 New St.
905-639-3611
6611 Panton St. Kilbride
905-335-4011
676 Appleby Line
905-639-6373
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Heat Warning - Cooling Centres open June 21, 2022
Posted on Monday, June 20, 2022 11:30 AM
A heat warning has been issued by Halton Region beginning June 21, 2022.
When a heat warning is issued by Halton Region, residents can stay cool at all open Burlington Public Library branches.
Heat warnings are issued by Halton Region when temperatures are expected to be at least 31°C and overnight temperatures are above 20°C for at least 3 days or humidex is at least 40 for at least 2 days.
Cooling Centre information: Where to go in Burlington
550 Plains Rd. E.
905-333-9995
3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.
905-634-3686
2255 Brant St.
905-335-2209
2331 New St.
905-639-3611
6611 Panton St. Kilbride
905-335-4011
676 Appleby Line
905-639-6373
1996 Itabashi Way
905-336-5583
Learn more atburlington.ca/heatorbpl.on.ca/heat.
Cooling Centres Open - June 16, 2022
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:15 AM
A heat warning is in effect. Residents can stay cool at all open Burlington Public Library branches.
Cooling Centre information: Where to go in Burlington
Central Branch
2331 New St.
905-639-3611
550 Plains Rd. E.
905-333-9995
3040 Tim Dobbie Dr.
905-634-3686
2255 Brant St.
905-335-2209
6611 Panton St. Kilbride
905-335-4011
676 Appleby Line
905-639-6373
1996 Itabashi Way
905-336-5583
Learn more at burlington.ca/heat or bpl.on.ca/heat.
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