Overnight Warming Space and Emergency Shelter Services in the City of Peterborough

Peterborough, ON – Emergency shelters and a winter overnight warming space are provided in the City of Peterborough to help keep people safe during the extreme cold.  

Lakelands Public Health issued a Cold Warning for the County of Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and the City and County of Peterborough for Thursday, January 29 to Friday, January 30.  

Environment Canada forecasts the temperature in Peterborough will fall to -26C in the evening on January 29, with the wind chill reaching -38C. Environment Canada warns of the risk of frostbite and hypothermia.  

“As we issue our second cold warning this January, we want to remind people heading outdoors to take extra precautions. Extreme cold can be dangerous and even life-threatening, particularly for people experiencing homelessness, older adults, young children, and those with chronic health conditions. Staying informed, dressing for the weather, and checking in on vulnerable neighbours can make a real difference,” the health unit said in its news release.    

Those in need of shelter can contact one of the following emergency shelter locations:   

• Brock Mission Men’s Shelter, 217 Murray St., 705-748-4766 ext. 1 

• YES Shelter for Youth and Families, 196 Brock St., 705-748-3851 

• Cameron House, 738 Chemong Rd., 705-748-4766 ext. 2 

• Trinity Community Centre, 360 Reid St., runs daytime and overnight drop-in programs, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., respectively. 

The temporary overnight emergency shelter located at 161 Carnegie Ave. remains open. Those in need of emergency shelter will continue to first contact the regular emergency shelters and will be referred to the temporary shelter on Carnegie if a space is not available in the regular emergency shelters.  

The temporary shelter adds 40 beds to the City’s 127-bed emergency shelter network and the Trinity Community Centre overnight drop-in program.  

Those experiencing homelessness who need help accessing shelter can contact Social Services by visiting the Social Services office, 178 Charlotte St., between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. For after-hours assistance, call 705-926-0096. 

Information on protecting yourself from the extreme cold, including frostbite and hypothermia, can be found on Lakelands Public Health’s website. Visit lakelandsph.ca/cold for more information. 

It is important to be prepared in the event of extreme weather events, including extreme cold weather. For information on how to prepare for and stay safe during cold weather events, visit peterborough.ca/ExtremeCold.