Cobourg to open cooling rooms during heat wave

Photo by Dan Jones.

The Town of Cobourg is opening cooling facilities this week to help residents gain relief from the oppressive heat.

Lakelands Public Health has issued an Orange Heat Warning for Northumberland County through Saturday.

Currently, daytime highs are expected to reach up to 36° C, with a humidex possibly into the mid-40s.

Overnight lows are expected to remain above 21-24°C, providing little relief from the heat.  During an Orange Heat Warning, everyone may be at risk for heat-related illnesses like dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

Town of Cobourg Temporary Cooling Centres

Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West, Cobourg

• Tuesday, June 30: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, July 1: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Thursday, July 2: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Friday, July 3: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Saturday, July 4: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  Note: Refillable water bottle stations are available inside Victoria Hall for public use.

Cobourg Public Library, 200 Ontario Street, Cobourg

• Tuesday, June 30: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Closed on July 1

• Thursday, July 2, to Saturday, July 4: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy Street, Cobourg

• Open daily: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• Note: Closed on Wednesday, July 1