As southeastern Ontario deals with its first hot spell of the season, the city of Kingston has announced that a handful of cooling centres have been opened, including the gym at the Artillery Park Aquatic Centre on Bagot Street.
According to a press release issued by the city, the gym has been set up to accommodate two metres of physical distancing for those looking to escape the heat. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Users will also be screened for COVID-19 symptoms at the door, by answering a “few simple questions”.
Artillery Park will be open until 8 p.m. Tuesday night and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. The city is also operating the following cooling stations for the