The Medical Officer of Health for the City of Hamilton has issued a Cold Weather Alert effective now. A Cold Weather Alert is issued when current or anticipated weather conditions are at or below minus -15°C or -20° with wind chill. For homeless persons, there are reduced options to get in out of the cold.
The Hamilton Public Library which normally provides warm places during cold weather alerts is closed. The only available warming places are the city’s recreation’s centres, but they are only available during normal operating hours.
Overnight warming
As for overnight warming, according to the City’s website, the only location is the Hub at 78 Vine Street. They do not offer beds, but will provide coffee and light snacks. And space is limited to availability.
City Rec centres
Ancaster Rotary Centre, 385 Jerseyville Rd W, Ancaster
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, 876 Cannon St E, Hamilton
Central Memorial Rec Centre (effective December 12, 2022), 93 West Avenue S, Hamilton
Dalewood Recreation Centre, 1150 Main St W, Hamilton
Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre, 150 Violet Dr, Hamilton
Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre, 10 Market St S, Dundas
Huntington Park Recreation Centre, 87 Brentwood Dr, Hamilton
Norman “Pinky” Lewis Recreation Centre, 192 Wentworth St. N., Hamilton
Sackville Hill Senior Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton
Stoney Creek Recreation Centre, 45 King St W, Stoney Creek
Valley Park Community Centre, 970 Paramount Dr., Stoney Creek
Westmount Recreation Centre, 35 Lynbrook Dr, Hamilton
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