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Heat wave: cooling centres open in Kelowna

Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland facilities open doors to help communities beat the heat

  • Jun. 27, 2021 12:00 a.m.

Cooling stations are opening Sunday to help Central Okanagan communities beat the heat.

With temperatures expected to rise to the mid-40s across the region and in response to a heat warning issued by Environment Canada, the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations centre has been activated.

Starting Sunday, June 27, the following locations are open as cooling centres:

City of Kelowna

Parkinson Activity Centre, 1700 Parkinson Way, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Rutland Activity Centre, 765 Dodd Rd., 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

City of West Kelowna

Lakeview Heights Baptist Church, 2630 Alhambra Dr., 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

District of Peachland

Peachland Community Centre, 4450 6th Street, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Cooling centres will stay open until the heat wave subsides to better protect residents from increased heat-related illnesses.

Cooling centres will adhere to provincial health orders to keep people safe. Supplies of water, masks and hand sanitzer will be available.

Masks are mandatory indoors.

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