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Campbell River’s warming centre to open overnight Monday and Tuesday

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

Chilly overnight temperatures are in the forecast this week and the City of Campbell River is activating its warming centre in response.

The centre is located at the Campbell River Community Centre at 401 11th Ave.

It is open for short-term stays and provides a safe place to warm up and connect with resources.

The centre will be staffed by experienced support workers.

It opens at 10 p.m. Monday, March 9 and remains available until 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 10.

It will open again at 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 and remain available until 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 11.

The operation of the warming centre is a partnership between city staff, local social service organizations, volunteers and contractors.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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