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city deploys overnight warming bus as temperatures to dip below -30c

the warming bus will be accessible starting wednesday and will run from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., seven days a week until jan. 22.

by regina leader-post

jan 10 2024
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city deploys overnight warming bus as temperatures to dip below -30c
a pedestrian walks by the shore of wascana lake in regina on tuesday, january 9, 2024. heywood yu / regina leader-post
the city of regina is deploying an overnight warming bus that will be available to people experiencing homelessness as frigid temperatures settle in.
the bus will be located in front of carmichael outreach on the 1500 block of 12th avenue near st. johns street and will operate from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., seven nights a week starting wednesday. it will be available until a new overnight warming space at carmichael outreach is ready to use on jan. 22.
“the warming bus provides urgently needed alternative shelter to people who currently sleep outdoors and will enhance the safety and well-being of residents during cold winter nights,” said a statement released by the city on wednesday.
temperatures for the next several days are expected to dip below -30c overnight, with winds exceeding 30km/h.
following repeated calls from advocates for funding, this week city council approved allocating $100,000 to help operate the overnight shelter along with a $200,000 grant from the province’s ministry of social services. 
“the city recognizes the need for a temporary emergency shelter this winter. we continue to collaborate with the provincial and federal governments, community organizations, and other stakeholders as we work toward solutions,” said the city’s statement.

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last year, a warming bus was parked outside of carmichael outreach for more than two months.
a bus operator and security personnel will be on the warming bus each night. communications equipment will also be in place to quickly and easily contact emergency services if required.
carmichael outreach is currently accepting donations to support those using the warming bus.
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