A person sweeps the pool deck in Toronto on Friday, August 10, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michelle Siu

Two indoor pools in Toronto closed after staff walked out due to extreme heat: union

by The Canadian Press July 30, 2025

written by The Canadian Press July 30, 2025

A union representing Toronto workers says unbearable heat forced the closure of two indoor pools Tuesday, and they remain closed this morning. CUPE Local 79 says indoor humidex ratings were recorded between 40 and 45 C this week at Main Square Community Recreation Centre and Birchmount Community Cen...

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