Overnight temperatures could reach -4 C, prompting shelter activation
The cleaning of ‘Tent City’ required a backhoe, a dump truck, and about 20 RCMP and bylaw officers
Sites up and running in Victoria and Duncan, Port Alberni on its way to do the same
Information session held Sept. 15 at Campbell River Library
Coalition to End Homelessness looking for staff for extreme weather shelter this year
“I no longer have confidence I can solve the complex problems facing us”
‘Dramatic interventions’ from government would help lessen housing pressure — housing consultant
Home sharing matches people with spare rooms with those looking for housing
Things are always changing, we might as well embrace it
Those interested invited to help educate, advocate and speak for positive housing development
Report highlights successes so far, and ‘identifies gaps that need to be addressed’ says director
‘This place is like a community. They help each other and look out for their needs’ — Michelle Downey
Walk With Me Campbell River’s goal is to provide 30 units for people by fall 2022
Electoral area residents invited to share about their housing needs
Program gives participants sense of community
90 per cent of residents still calling Q’waxsem Place home
Suite of workshops will help reduce stigma, encourage anti-racism and improve mental health in area
