The City of Brampton is advising residents dealing with Friday’s (July 5) high heat and humidity that all recreation centres in the city are available during normal hours as “heat relief locations.”

“All heat relief locations have air conditioning, drinking water available at taps and fountains, and relaxed loitering rules to allow residents the opportunity get cool,” read a release from the city, adding that spray pad hours have been extended to 10 p.m. to help residents beat the heat.

Part of the Brampton’s ‘Lighthouse' program, which teams up with local places of faith in cases of emergency, Gurdwara Baba Nanak (located at 79 Bramsteele Rd.) is also open for cooling both Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Brampton residents attending that location are asked to cover their heads with scarves, which will be provided. They are also asked to remove their shoes and not bring any intoxicants or meat on to the premises, out of respect for religious considerations.