‘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
Frontline workers slam city’s ‘bad bear problem’ approach to homelessness
RCMP called to city hall amid petition against southside shelter
Sites up and running in Victoria and Duncan, Port Alberni on its way to do the same
“I no longer have confidence I can solve the complex problems facing us”
Regional Chief Terry Teegee called for “humane, evidence-based approaches” to homelessness in Prince George
Walk With Me Campbell River’s goal is to provide 30 units for people by fall 2022
B.C. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee called the ruling a ‘win for First Nations and human rights’
Microloan program available in all areas of province
Province has highest rate of eviction in Canada — by almost 4 percentage points
Eby writes that Penticton’s ‘serious’ social issues won’t improve under leadership of the mayor
Penticton council’s decision to close a local homeless shelter could create tent city, says David Eby
Suspensions were for setting up sleeping bags in washrooms, theft, verbal abuse of staff, and more
The $5 million program is administered by the Union of B.C. Municipalities
Abbotsford homeless advocate says grief has distinct challenges for those living on the streets
