While the city is currently under a snowfall warning, cold temperatures are also in the forecast for the rest of the week, which will be the first cold spell of the year facing the city’s vulnerable population.
On Wednesday, Environment Canada is predicting a high of -21 C and a low of -33 C, a high of -28 C and a low of -35 C on Thursday, and a high of -29 C and a low of -35 C on Friday.
BC Housing has a list of warming shelters available in Prince George.
The organization advises phoning a shelter to find out how many beds are free and how late you can arrive. If a shelter doesn’t have a bed available, staff may help you find other options.
- 11866 6th Avenue, Active Support Against Poverty (ASAP), 30 beds, 250-563-6112
- 144 George Street, Association Advocating for Women and Community (AWAC), 30 beds, 250-562-6262
- 140 Quebec Street, Prince George Native Friendship Centre (PGNFC), 21 beds, Men 19+ only, 250-563-1982
- 1151 2nd Avenue, PGNFC, All Clients 19+, 30 beds, 250-563-0895
Drop-in centres also available at
- Active Support Against Poverty (ASAP) at 590 Dominion Street
- Prince George Native Friendship Centre at 140 Quebec Street
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