Warming centres, shelters open in Vancouver for people needing refuge from extreme cold

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Warming centres that popped up in Vancouver Friday, offering a warm place to stay for Vancouver residents bracing freeing temperatures outdoors, are expected to remain open through Monday night.

This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. will have seven spots for those 24 years of age or younger. The centre is open 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., with mats put out just after midnight. A maximum of four pets will be permitted in the space. More information at 604-633-1472, Ext. 1. will have 10 spots available between 9:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. Food is offered upon intake and in the morning. No pets or cart storage is available and the building is not wheelchair accessible.

Measures are in place at all warming centre locations to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19. Face masks are required for everyone accessing services and will be provided for free if needed. Proof of vaccination is not required. People looking for shelter space can call 211 to check availability at any of the above sites, or find a full list of shelters online.Article content

 

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