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The City of New Westminster Emergency Management Office (EMO) monitors weather conditions and activates extreme heat protocols if temperatures are expected to reach at least 33°C during the day and 17°C at night for two consecutive days. The EMO is currently focused on planning and outreach to our vulnerable populations, residents, property management companies, non-profits and…
Extreme Heat Weather Advisory and Resources
With an Extreme Heat Weather Advisory being posted for the Lower Mainland by Environment Canada, temperatures are projected to be between 35 and 40 degrees celsius in some places. The New Westminster Emergency Management Office is reminding it residence to protect themselves against heat-related illnesses. For tips to assist in being comfortable and staying safe,…
We are Growing!
The NWHCS has just secured funding to support increasing our capacity to support the work we do in the community and to expand our I’s on the Street program! We are currently hiring: I’s on the Street Coordinator (10 hrs/wk contract September 2021 – July 2022) Coordination Services Assistant (10 hrs/wk contract September 2021 –…
New Vision, Mission, and Values Adopted by the NWHCS Board
At the January 2024 meeting of the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society Board new Vision, Mission and Values statements were adopted. This marks the completion of the first phase of the NWHCS’s strategic planning process. This work along with the development of the new Society website was made possible through at SPARC BC Homelessness Action…
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NWHCS – News You Can Use – June 15, 2022
EXTREME WEATHER ALERT
Please Share Pursuant to sec. 2(2)(b) of the Assistance to Shelter Act an Extreme Weather Alert (EWA) is being issued for the municipality of New Westminster, British Columbia. This EWA activates the authorities in the Assistance to Shelter Act for police to assist persons at risk due to extreme weather conditions and remains in effect…