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Extreme Weather Response Shelter activated ahead of rainy forecast

Nathan Maley
By Nathan Maley

The Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness announced the Extreme Weather Response (EWR) Shelter will open tonight. 

Rain is forecast for the next few days according to Environment Canada, with temperatures dropping to as low as two degrees Celsius Wednesday. 

Lookout Housing and Health Society will operate the shelter at 971 Cumberland Road in Courtenay, from 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 

18 mats are available, and the shelter will remain open until extreme weather is no longer forecasted. 

Nathan Maley
Nathan Maley
Born and raised in Nanaimo, Nathan is passionate about sharing local stories with the communities where he grew up. When he’s not working, he can often be found on the court playing ball hockey, spending time with friends and family, or relaxing with a good movie.

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