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Qualicum Beach overnight warming centre extended

Centre located at 825 Village Way open night of Jan. 18
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The overnight warming centre in Qualicum Beach will be extended through the night of Jan. 18.

The centre, open from 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., is operated by Risebridge and is hosted at the Christian Fellowship Centre (CFC), located at 825 Village Way.

Risebridge has operated the centre since a cold snap began on Jan. 11. Since then Qualicum Beach broke two cold weather records, according to Environment Canada data.

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Jovonne Johnson, Risebridge executive director, said the warming centre has been well-attended.

All guests are welcome at the centre. The church can be accessed using bus route 91.

The Nanaimo Risebridge location (520 Prideaux St.) is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as a warming centre until March 31.

— NEWS Staff



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