‘I think of it as supporting urban nomadism.’
Housing currently overseen by attorney general
The cleaning of ‘Tent City’ required a backhoe, a dump truck, and about 20 RCMP and bylaw officers
No one was injured but building sustained smoke and water damage
Sites up and running in Victoria and Duncan, Port Alberni on its way to do the same
40 of estimated 200 people displaced from East Hastings have secured a shelter space
“I no longer have confidence I can solve the complex problems facing us”
Fire chief says order intended to protect, advocates say it does the opposite
Advocates say removing people’s homes during heat wave is the real safety problem
Programs and services offered are based on the needs of the Langley community, and are offered free
One-year pilot project set to run through to July 31, 2023
Last year, the society provided $290,000 to 9 projects
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland visited the site as part of 2022 budget tour
Walk With Me Campbell River’s goal is to provide 30 units for people by fall 2022
Donations accepted until March 31
Costs of Centennial Park trailer facility to be shared with Surrey
Extreme-weather shelter users have ‘nowhere to go’ between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.