Warming centres across Simcoe County are open for vulnerable individuals during the coldest months of the year. After a month of literal temperature highs and lows, the pendulum has swung to more seasonable cold temperatures, bringing with it wind chills not seen since November 29. The wind chill hit -14C on Tuesday morning, and wind chills are forecast to continue into Wednesday morning. The following centres are in operation across the county: Barrie The Gilbert Centre, 80 Bradford Street From 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily The Busby Centre, 20 Rose Street (alternative space - activated during inclement weather) From 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Additional Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter Beds From 5 p.m. - 11 a.m. daily Orillia Orillia Community Church, 64 Colborne Street East From 9 p.m. - 7 a.m. daily Bradford WOW Living Out of the Cold Café, 177 Church Street From 9 p.m. - 8 a.m. daily The county also supports mobile response outreach teams and, in extreme conditions, can activate alternate spaces and temporary overflow beds in shelters, which happens when weather temperatures reach -7C or colder.
