Cold temperatures coupled with a substantial wind chill prompted the City of Victoria to reopen its warming centre Tuesday at James Bay United Church, following an extreme-weather alert issued Monday.
A Nanaimo warming centre has reopened with a different operator after it abruptly closed in early December due to a possible misappropriation of funds.
Snow and cold has blanketed much of Vancouver Island since Friday, which for some meant sledding and winter fun, but has led to difficult days for those without homes.