WeATHER – AND THE HEAT: 1)Barrie opens cooling centres due to heat warning; 2)Orillia to open cooling centres June 30 to July 3 due to heat warning

1)Barrie opens cooling centres due to heat warning

Courtesy Barrie360.com and News Release

By City of Barrie, June 30 2026

Due to the forecasted high temperatures, the City of Barrie will make all public facilities available (during normal operating hours) for cooling centres. The cooling centres will remain open until the heat warning is lifted.

Curbside collection

To ensure collection, residents should place all materials at the curb by 7 a.m. on their collection day and keep them out until 7 p.m., as extreme heat conditions may result in delays.

Heat reminders

Rest frequently in shaded areas.

Drink plenty of fluids.

Never leave infants, children or pets in a parked car.

Dress in cool, loose clothing and shade your head with a hat or umbrella.

Check regularly on family, friends or neighbours who are at higher risk of heat-related illnesses and who do not have air conditioning.

Seek shelter indoors or in the shade.

Other ideas

Visit one of four beaches along the shores of Kempenfelt Bay.Only Centennial and Johnson’s Beach have lifeguards in the summer. Residents are reminded to practice water safety; there is no substitute for parent supervision. Stay within arm’s reach, swim with a buddy and get trained. Visit barrie.ca/beaches for more information.

Visit one of the pools located at the City’s recreation centres. Visit barrie.ca/Dropins for pool schedules.

Visit a splash pad.

The City’s recreation centres and libraries are open and available to the public during regular operating hours.

2)Orillia to open cooling centres June 30 to July 3 due to heat warning

Courtesy Barrie360.com and News Release

By City of Orillia, June 30, 2026

Due to the current heat warning issued by Environment Canada, the City of Orillia will open air-conditioned cooling and hydration centres for public use

June 30 to July 3, 2026. The City encourages anyone – especially those susceptible to extreme heat – to make use of the centres. The cooling centres will remain open until the heat warning is lifted however the Canada Day holiday will affect location opening and hours.

Cooling and hydration centres

Orillia Public Library

Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Canada Day: closed

Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday: closed.

Orillia Recreation Centre

Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Canada Day: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Splash pads

Clayt French Park

Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Victoria Park

Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Hillcrest Park

Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Walter Henry Park

Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Moose Beach at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park

Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Beaches

Couchiching Beach is open with lifeguards on duty daily. Lifeguard hours have been extended to 6:00 p.m. (normally noon to 5:00 p.m.).

Moose Beach is open with lifeguards on duty daily. Lifeguard hours have been extended to 6:00 p.m. (normally 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).