Staff at the Union Gospel Mission in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside say the facility had to turn away at least 25 people on Sunday night due to over capacity. The shelter has 72 permanent spaces and can add 20 mats on the floor for a total capacity of 92. We're offering more than 90 emergency shelter spaces to keep ppl safe during the winter blast. #thankyou #giveback #endhomelessness #homeless https://t.co/fiySXd1z1s — @ugmThree Vancouver community centres open tonight and will remain open until Feb. 20. They include:Britannia Community Centre at 1739 Venables St.Carnegie Community Centre at 401 Main St.West End Community Centre at 870 Denman St.Warming centres open as a life-saving response when temperatures drop below –5 C.

Source: CBC News February 20, 2018 03:56 UTC