NEWS RELEASE
YMCA OF SIMCOE MUSKOKA
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In response to the heat warning announced today by Environment Canada, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s Health, Fitness and Aquatic Centres will be open and free to the public as cooling centres for the duration of the warning.
The warning is expected to extend through the Canada Day long weekend with daytime highs reaching the low to mid thirties with humidex values into the mid forties.
“It’s the first heat event of the season and we hope the community will take advantage of the free service we’re providing our residents in order to stay cool and prevent any serious heat illnesses,” said Karen Pulla, Vice President of Health, Fitness and Aquatics, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka.
For more information about locations and hours of operation, please visit www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca. A government issued ID is required for entrance to the YMCA.
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