The province has opened more indoor shelter spaces in Prince George.
According to the province, 151 spaces have been opened at the following locations:
- AWAC Women’s Shelter, 144 George St., 30 permanent spaces, 10 temporary spaces
- Ketso Yoh Centre Men’s Hostel, 140 Quebec St., 21 permanent spaces, 15 temporary spaces
- Second Avenue Shelter, 1151 2nd Ave., 30 temporary spaces
- Bridget Moran Place, 590 Dominion St., 30 permanent spaces, 15 temporary spaces
The permanent spaces are open throughout the year, while the temporary shelters are opened during the winter.
The province says, through BC housing, approximately 2,080 temporary winter shelter spaces have been funded province-wide, along with 480 extreme weather response shelters.
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