The Shoal Centre in Sidney will be open as a cooling centre until 5:30 p.m. today, June 28th and from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29th.
The air conditioned centre is run by Beacon Community Services and is located at 10030 Resthaven Drive in Sidney.
Visitors are asked to respect physical distancing requirements and wear masks while in the centre, and to follow other on-site COVID protocols.
Beacon Community Services is also reminding community members to check in on neighbours, friends and relatives who may be at risk from the heat – particularly the elderly, people with disabilities, and infants and young children.
A dangerous long duration heat wave is currently affecting BC and is expected to last until Tuesday.
Daytime highs are expected to range from 33 to 43 degrees celsius.
This weekend Vancouver Island, and especially Victoria, broke a number of heat records in certain areas, with the potential for more to be broken today.
Stay cool!
The Shoal Centre
Where: 10030 Resthaven Drive
When: Monday, June 28th and Tuesday, June 29th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
