The district is opening two cooling centres to support Squamish residents during the current extreme heat warning issued by Environment Canada.
The centres will be located at the following facilities:
Brennan Park Recreation Centre (Black Tusk Room)
Friday, June 25 – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 26 – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 27 – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The 55 Activity Centre (Great Room)
Friday, June 25 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 26 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 27 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, June 28 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 29 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“We recognize that there are individuals in our community without the means to find or create a cool, comfortable space within their own surroundings or may be more vulnerable to the impacts of extreme heat,” says Mayor Karen Elliott.
“I am asking all Squamish citizens to look out for their neighbours and loved ones so that all members of our community feel like they have a space to find relief while these high temperatures persist, particularly those with underlying conditions and older members of our community.”
The district is following the BC Centre For Disease Control guidance for community cooling centres in the context of COVID-19 and will adhere to all hygiene, cleaning and ventilation protocols.
