Men's hostel opens extreme weather beds

Downtown shelter unfurls extra bedrolls for the homeless

Scott Small.

The men's hostel at 150 Robson St. opened its Extreme Weather Response beds for the first time this season. After freezing temperatures sent people on the streets looking for somewhere warm to sleep, the hostel went to work. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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