It's about to get very cold in Ottawa as the polar vortex strengthens over our region, bringing lows approaching -30 C and wind chills near -40.
When the extreme cold moves across Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada late this week, it could set records. Friday afternoon could see a high of -24 C and the coldest night of the season so far.
The City of Ottawa says it does not plan to open any dedicated warming centres during the cold snap, but it is offering other options. Brown added that the city's network of outreach services will continue to work with unhoused residents to provide supplies, such as cold weather gear, and to connect to them emergency shelter facilities as needed.
The Outreach Program will hand out sleeping bags, blankets and dozens of pairs of mittens and winter hats over the next few days.
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