Ladysmith is opening its community centre to give people a place to cool down as hot temperatures are expected to continue into the middle of the week.
The program room at Frank Jameson Community Centre (FJCC) will be open as a cooling space from August 26-28 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
“While the upper levels of FJCC are currently closed for annual maintenance, we are pleased to be opening up the program room,” says Nicholas Pescod, the town’s communications and engagement specialist. “We encourage all residents who need a break from the heat to stop by and cool off.”
The program room is on the lower level of the community centre at 810 6th Avenue, near the Ladysmith Skatepark.
The Vancouver Island Regional Library is also open and welcoming people to go inside to cool down during regular operating hours.
Environment Canada is calling for cooler temperatures and cloud cover on Thursday and Friday. Highs of 30 and 28 degrees are expected for Tuesday and Wednesday.
