Extreme cold weather prompts Metro Vancouver warming centres, additional shelters to open
Posted February 22, 2022 3:41 pm.
Last Updated February 22, 2022 6:48 pm.
Metro Vancouver is in for another night of extremely cold weather, with special statements and a wind warning issued for the region. The cold snap is also affecting the Fraser Valley and Howe Sound, with overnight temperatures feeling close to an unseasonable -10.
Conditions in southeastern B.C. are expected to ease slightly by later Tuesday and chilly temperatures over the inner south coast should lift by Wednesday night or early Thursday.
Feels like January across BC this morning. Arctic air blanketing the province. @CityNewsVAN pic.twitter.com/S0bvK7HphA
— Michael Kuss (@Kusswx) February 22, 2022
These freezing cold temperatures it can be life-threatening for those experiencing homelessness so extreme weather response shelters funded by BC Housing are available.
Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam and Abbotsford have opened additional spaces:
Due to extreme weather, additional shelter spaces are open until Tuesday evening
Directions Youth Services Centre
Tenth Church
Cascades Church
Evelyne Saller Centre
Langara YMCA
Bud Osborn EWR
Powell Street Getaway
with more added starting Monday evening. pic.twitter.com/5sJSePYXTi— City of Vancouver (@CityofVancouver) February 19, 2022
If you know someone who needs shelter from the extreme weather, there are 12 shelter spaces available at the North Shore Neighbourhood House until further notice. Shelter opens at 8:15 pm, access via back door. Overflow spaces at North Shore Shelter 604-982-9126 pic.twitter.com/4xfhArKv5n
— City of North Vancouver (@CityOfNorthVan) February 22, 2022
With extremely cold weather in the forecast we’re opening a Temporary Emergency Warming Centre at the Bonsor Recreation Complex beginning tonight. It will operate 8:30pm-8am daily for those in need until the extreme cold has passed. For more information: https://t.co/falEDJA3Ex pic.twitter.com/W548DIVQln
— City of Burnaby (@CityofBurnaby) February 21, 2022
Coquitlam
- Calvary Baptist Church
- Coquitlam Alliance Church
- Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship
- St. Laurence Anglican Church
Abbotsford
In addition to the BC Housing and BC 211 shelters, those hoping to stay warm in the day can find warming centres across the region:
Vancouver
- Carnegie Community Centre
- Evelyne Saller Centre
- Gathering Place Community Centre
- Vancouver Public Library
Surrey
Cloverdale
- Cloverdale Recreation Centre
- Surrey Libraries – Cloverdale Branch
- Clayton Community Centre
- Surrey Libraries – Clayton Branch
- Museum of Surrey
Guildford
Fleetwood
Newton
South Surrey
- South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre
- Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre
- Surrey Libraries – Ocean Park Branch
- Surrey Libraries – Semiahmoo Branch
Whalley/City Centre
Abbotsford
- Salvation Army
- Lookout Society
- Cyrus Centre (For people 12-24)
- Penny’s Place/SARA for Women
- Warm Zone
Burnaby
- All of the City’s recreation centres
Coquitlam
- All of the City’s recreation centres
North Vancouver
- All of the City’s library, community centres and other public buildings are available
- North Shore Homelessness Task Force resource map and list
Richmond
- Salvation Army Emergency Shelter
- Emergency Response Centre (ERC) at Minoru Park
- South Arm Community Centre (overnight 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.)
Victoria
Due to extreme weather, the City will open a daytime warming centre from noon until 8pm today and from 8:30 am to 8pm tomorrow, Feb 23 at the James Bay United Church at 511 Michigan St. Well-behaved pets allowed and snacks will be provided. This space is wheelchair accessible. pic.twitter.com/Bwfe2b6nAx
— City of Victoria (@CityOfVictoria) February 22, 2022
With files from The Canadian Press
