We are exploring options for the management of the Municipal Forest Reserve, and we want to hear from you!
Cooling Centres Open - July 30 & July 31
July 29, 2021
With another heat wave anticipated late this week, cooling centres will be opened at two North Cowichan locations on Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31:
- Crofton Community Centre - Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 from NOON to 8 pm.
- Chemainus Seniors Centre - Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 from NOON to 8 pm.
Additional locations in the Cowichan Region will be open starting Thursday, July 29 to Saturday, July 31:
- Kerry Park Recreation Centre, 1035 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay – Thursday, July 29 – Saturday, July 31 from NOON to 8 pm.
- Cowichan Community Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan – Thursday, July 29 – Saturday, July 31 from NOON to 8 pm.
- Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall, 309 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan – Thursday, July 29 – Saturday, July 31 from NOON to 8 pm.
- Frank Jameson Community Centre, 810 - 6th Avenue, Ladysmith – Thursday, July 29 – Saturday, July 31 from NOON to 8 pm.
- Siem Lelum Gymnasium, 5574 River Road, Duncan – Thursday, July 29 – Saturday, July 31 from NOON to 8 pm.
Each facility will provide a cool space to provide respite from external temperatures. Water will be provided.
The Cowichan communities would like to thank Emergency Management BC for assistance and support.
