As cold weather hits parts of B.C., the province is opening about 2,000 shelter spaces across 65 communities.
The spaces, which include 1,400 temporary spaces and 750 extreme weather response spaces, are part of B.C.’s poverty reduction plan, the government said in a news release Wednesday. The bed spaces double the 2,000 permanent, year-round shelter spaces across the province.
All temporary shelter spaces will be open overnight or 24-7, and provide meals. Some temporary shelter spaces have already opened for the winter season, including in Surrey and Vancouver.
Extreme weather shelter beds are available to be used from Nov. 1 to March 31, based on changing weather conditions and estimated need.
More to come.
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