Bradford opens cooling stations so residents can beat anticipated heat
With scorching temperatures being forecast running up to and including the long weekend, the following municipal facilities will be open this long weekend for the public to have a seat, use water fountains and take relief in the air conditioning.
Since all municipal facilities would otherwise be closed for Canada Day, the town is advising of a special cooling centre scheduled for Sunday, July 1 at the community centre where Canada Day celebrations will also take place from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• DAILY until 9 p.m.: Splash pads at Lion’s Park, Dreamfields Park, Kuzmich Park, Henderson Park (see for details)
• THURSDAY: Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) Public Library — 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; BWG Leisure Centre — 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• FRIDAY: Library — 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; leisure centre — 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• SATURDAY: Library — 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; leisure Centre — 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• SUNDAY: a special cooling centre will be held at the Bradford Community Centre at 125 Simcoe Rd. from noon to 10 p.m.
• MONDAY: Leisure centre — 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.