Temperatures on the Island are forecast to be low overnight, so Victoria and Campbell River will be opening warming centres.
The City of Victoria will be operating a warming centre at the Salvation Army at 525 Johnson Street from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Cool Aid Society will also open an overnight shelter at Rock Bay Landing at 535 Ellice Street from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. People are advised to phone ahead to reserve a mat at 250-383-1951.
.@VicCoolAid will also be operating an overnight shelter at Rock Bay Landing, 535 Ellice Street from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. – please phone ahead to reserve a mat: 250-383-1951.
— City of Victoria (@CityOfVictoria) December 4, 2022
Campbell River will also be operating a warming centre at the Community Centre at 401-11th Avenue from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
WARMING CENTRE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE FROM 10 P.M. DECEMBER 4 TO 7 A.M. DECEMBER 5
In response to the low overnight temperatures and winter conditions forecast, the City of Campbell River and the Campbell River Coalition to End Homelessness are activating a warming centre. pic.twitter.com/sLZJXYxlFU— The City of Campbell River – Local Government (@CityCampbellRiv) December 5, 2022
Laura Brougham
