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Extreme Cold Weather Alert ends for Toronto

Mayor John Tory says the city has extended 24-hour drop-in services at three locations as the cold weather continues. The Canadian Press/Dominic Chan

TORONTO – Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health has cancelled the city’s Extreme Cold Weather Alert.

The city issues the alerts when Environment Canada forecasts that overnight temperatures will reach -15 degrees Celsius or colder without the wind chill.

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The advisory opens up extra warming centres, shelters and services for those who are most vulnerable, including the homeless.

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