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.
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A grassroots group in Victoria, B.C., has built what they say could be a temporary, cost-efficient shelter solution to mitigate the city's homelessness crisis.
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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.