The Town of Ajax, Ontario, is currently utilizing an emergency overnight warming space at the town hall to help residents stay safe during a recent drop in temperatures. The facility is located in the Council Chambers Lobby at 65 Harwood Ave. S. and serves as a short-term refuge for people without heat or housing.
The warming space is open every night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. to provide critical protection for vulnerable community members during the cold weather. This response is part of the winter safety strategy managed by the Town of Ajax Council, which activates these spaces in alignment with regional health alerts.
Mayor Shaun Collier and local officials are monitoring the weather to determine how long the emergency space will stay open. Residents can help by directing people in need to the town hall and checking the municipal website for the latest updates on the facility and other warming centres.
The town previously established protocols for these overnight spaces to ensure community resilience. These efforts are part of a long-term commitment to public health and safety that began after the community declared a climate emergency in September 2019.
