Bags stuffed with hand warmers, personal hygiene kits and a handwritten note
‘We need long term security and we don’t have that right now,’ says shelter operations manager
Three homeless Victoria residents created The Homeless Idea to give themselves a voice
COVID-19 protocols will limit number of people allowed in each tent
A motion coming to council pushes for the end of 24/7 camping, all unhoused living indoors
Organizers say dry, safe place needed to replace unavailable shelter space
Council approved new developments at 736 Princess Ave. and 330 Michigan St.
Over a dozen Victoria-Beacon Hill residents showed up to discuss homelessness with candidates
Council carries motions on temporary sheltering after hours-long committee meeting
South Park Family School responds to concerns of parents and guardians
‘[The park] has become entrenched in a criminal element,’ states city staff
So far, four hotels have been secured, along with 50 spots in the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Reverend at St. Anne’s Church pleads for government’s assistance, facility doesn’t pass health standard
Suspensions were for setting up sleeping bags in washrooms, theft, verbal abuse of staff, and more
Abbotsford homeless advocate says grief has distinct challenges for those living on the streets
Thousands on waiting list while anti-capitalist bullies get priority
Project Connect 2018 brought together dozens of service providers for homeless, low-income communities