Maple Ridge, B.C., August 11, 2025 – Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning currently in effect for the City of Maple Ridge. This warning is expected to last from Monday, August 11, through Tuesday, August 12. We anticipate hot temperatures with daytime highs around 33⁰C and overnight lows near 17⁰C.
To support the needs of vulnerable community members during this hot weather, the City of Maple Ridge will be opening a temporary emergency cooling centre at The Greg Moore Youth Centre. The centre will be supported by members of the City’s Recreation Services Team and will have a static security guard provided by Westridge Security.
Dates of Operation:
- Monday 11th August (11am – 7pm)
- Tuesday 12th August (11am – 7pm)
Location:
Greg Moore Youth Centre (Access via southside door next to Walmart Parking Lot)
11925 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6G2
Other partner locations which can provide shelter from heat:
Overnight Hours
- Salvation Army – Emergency Shelter (55 Beds)
9pm – 7am, shelter Intake starts at 1:00pm each day if there are beds available
22188 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2S8
Daytime Hours
- Salvation Army
Community Drop In 10:00 – 5:00pm (hours are extended during extreme weather)
22188 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2S8
- The Hub at Ridge Church
9am – 3pm (Mon – Fri)
22155 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC. V2X 5V3
- Maple Ridge Library
9am - 8pm
130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC. V2X 5Z6
- Albion Community Centre
10am – 8pm
24165 104 Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC. V2W 1J2
For additional information, contact Edd Bennett, Corporate Emergency Program Manager at EmergencyProgram@MapleRidge.ca.
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Media contact:
Pardeep Purewal, Senior Manager Corporate Communications and Public Engagement
T 604 466 4319 C 778 955 4249 E media@mapleridge.ca