Winter shelter

Via BC Housing: "The activation of EWR sites depends on the weather conditions set out in each community’s EWR Plan, as prepared by the community, and approved by BC Housing each year. During extreme winter weather events the community representative issues an alert, pursuant to the Assistance to Shelter Act, that ensures partners are aware of the EWR shelters that are opening and alerts police to assist persons at risk due to extreme weather conditions. The alert remains in effect – and EWR shelters open each night – until it is cancelled by the community representative."

In the Comox Valley, the community lead for EWR Community Planning in 2024/2025 was the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness.

The weather conditions defined in the EWR Community Plan include sleet or freezing rain, snow accumulation, sustained winds, heavy rainfall, temperature threshold of below one degree Celsius, wind chill factor, flood risk, or a combination of conditions. Activation of the EWR program occurs on a night-to-night basis and is based on the same-day weather forecast for the evening.

No. This property was recently acquired by the City based on its proximity to the Operations Centre for potential future expansion.