'A Band-Aid on top of a Band-Aid': Winter-weather alerts are leaving vulnerable Ontarians out in the cold

Winter storms and cold temperatures are putting people at risk — and experts say we need to rethink our approach to warming centres.

❄️🌡️In some Ontario cities, cold-weather responses such as warming centres and outreach are tied to cold alerts, and thresholds vary by district. But research suggests common thresholds aren’t based on science and risk leaving people out in the cold. [1/10] https://t.co/PwLnPA8YCM

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