Biggest fear coming to life for Campbell River mom
Coalition penned letter asking council to reconsider secondary suites
Motion on June 3 agenda calls for park rehabilitation period in wake of intensive camping
Eby writes that Penticton’s ‘serious’ social issues won’t improve under leadership of the mayor
Residents are expected to start moving in May 12
But mayor acknowledges need for ‘welcoming, warm place with support services’
‘It shocks me that our community would have this kind of response.’ — Coalition member
As an essential service, it falls under a different category than a regular restaurant
Downtown Safety Select Committee report contains a number of recommendations
Grants to increase community safety, connect people to services in Campbell River
Coalition and Urban Indigenous Housing group starting peer advisory working group
Penticton council’s decision to close a local homeless shelter could create tent city, says David Eby
Downtown Safety Select Committee floats idea of removing glass roof from public facility
Count will be done by social services staff on April 9
Cold weather makes life outside even more difficult
Idea has seen success elsewhere in province
Residents to start moving in in the next few weeks
