Cowichan communities creating cooling centres for residents to escape heat

DUNCAN, BC – With yet another heat wave anticipated for southern Vancouver Island, cooling centres will be opened at multiple locations across the Cowichan region:

• Kerry Park Recreation Centre, 1035 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay
Wednesday, August 11 – Saturday, August 14 from NOON to 7 p.m.

• Cowichan Community Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan
Thursday, August 12 – Saturday, August 14 from NOON to 7 p.m.

• Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall, 309 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan
Wednesday, August 11 – Saturday, August 14 from NOON to 7 p.m.

• Frank Jameson Community Centre, 810 – 6th Avenue, Ladysmith
Wednesday, August 11 – Friday, August 13 from NOON to 8 p.m.

• Fuller Lake Arena, 2876 Fuller Lake Rd, Chemainus
Thursday, August 12 – Friday, August 13 from NOON to 7 p.m.

• Si’em Lelum Gymnasium, 5574 River Road, Duncan
Thursday, August 12 – Friday, August 13 from NOON to 8 pm.

Each facility will provide a cool space to provide residents with respite from external temperatures, with cold water provided. The Cowichan communities would like to thank Emergency Management BC for assistance and support.

As a result of the temperatures forecasted, CVRD solid waste and recycling centres may be closing early beginning Wednesday, August 11. Residents are strongly encouraged to call the CVRD Recycling Hotline at 250.746.2540 prior to visiting the Bings Creek, Meade Creek or Peerless Road facilities over the next four days.