Anyone who needs to get relief from the cold this winter in Barrie will have a place to go.
The City has created a temporary warming centre downtown that can be accessed day and night through the winter months starting Monday, January 18th.
The location is the Barrie Transit Terminal at 24 Maple Avenue, which will be available for anyone 24/7.
The centre is subject to capacity restrictions – attendees will be limited to 30 minutes at a time to allow others the chance to warm up.
It’s not intended as an overnight shelter which means no sleeping there. Safety protocols will be followed to ensure physical distancing.
Screening will also take place and face coverings must be worn in all indoor public spaces.
The County provides overnight shelter through their emergency motel system.
For more information on that, visit the County’s website or call Service Simcoe at 705-735-6901.
Starting Mon. Jan. 18, the #Barrie Transit terminal, located at 24 Maple Ave., will be available as a warming centre 24/7 for anyone who needs to get out of the cold during the winter months: https://t.co/mrGUWlqyBk pic.twitter.com/QczuSVNzCl
— The City of Barrie (@cityofbarrie) January 14, 2021