Need a warm place to stay this winter? Find a warming centre near you

Person wearing outdoor gear sits on crate along snow-lined streets. (FILE)

Are you looking for a temporary, safe, and heated indoor space during the cold winter months? Warming centres have opened for the winter season across the region.

“This is just one of the ways the County of Simcoe is working with its partners to create spaces for those living unhoused who would like to come inside and out of the cold this winter,” stated the County on its website.

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The doors officially opened on Nov., to ensure that no unhoused person or family is left to tackle the chilly conditions alone.

The first phase has launched at the following locations:

• The Busby Centre – 90 Mulcaster Street in Barrie (Opening Date Coming Soon)
• Salvation Army – 16 Bayfield Street in Barrie (Open)
• County of Simcoe Modular Facility – 113 Tiffin Street in barrie (Opening Date Coming Soon)
• Trinity Anglican Church – 24 Collier Street in Barrie (Opening Date Coming Soon)
• Hope Centre – 34 Mary Stree in Barrie, (Opening Date Coming Soon)
• The Guesthouse – 522 Elizabeth Street, Midland (Open)
• Faith Community Church – 1355 River Raod West in Wasaga beach (Open)
• WOW Living – 177 Church Street in Bradford (Open)

The opening of the warming centres is in alignment with local approvals, fire safety, building codes, and capacity limitations, according to the County of Simcoe.