Respite centres open in Cobourg and Port Hope during heat wave

Heat Wave by Immo Wegmann. Free Use Domain. Unsplash

With the current heat wave blanketing Northumberland County, Cobourg and Port Hope are encouraging residents in need to take advantage of cooling centres.

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a “Yellow Heat Warning” for most of the region, including Cobourg and Port Hope. Daytime highs are expected to reach 30-37°C, with humidex values of 38-45°C. Overnight lows are expected to remain above 20-24°C, providing little relief from the heat. High temperatures are forecasted to last until Wednesday or Thursday evening.

Town of Cobourg Temporary Cooling Centres

Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West, Cobourg

• Monday to Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  Note: Refillable water bottle stations are available inside Victoria Hall for public use.

Cobourg Public Library, 200 Ontario Street, Cobourg

• Monday to Wednesday - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Thursday to Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D'Arcy Street, Cobourg

• Open daily: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

In Port Hope:

• The Jack Burger Sports Complex, located at 60 Highland Drive.

• The Town Park Recreation Centre, located at 62 McCaul Street.

• The Port Hope Public Library - Mary J. Benson Branch, located at 31 Queen Street.