Halton region issues extreme cold warning for outdoor activity

A cold warning has been issued for Halton Region beginning Feb. 4.

When an extreme cold warning is issued by Halton Region Public Health, residents can stay warm at all designated Burlington Public Library branches during library open hours.

Cold warnings are issued by Halton Region Public Health during any of the following weather conditions:

•Daily predicted low of -15 C without wind chill.
•Environment and Climate Change Canada issues an Extreme Cold Warning for outdoor activity (temperature or wind chill is expected to reach -30 C for at least two hours).

Burlington warming centre information:

Aldershot Branch
550 Plains Rd. E. 905-333-9995

Alton Branch
3040 Tim Dobbie Dr. 905-634-3686

Brant Hills Branch
2255 Brant St. 905-335-2209

Central Branch
2331 New St. 905-639-3611

New Appleby Branch
5151 New St. 905-639-3611

Tansley Woods Branch
1996 Itabashi Way 905-336-5583

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