Review takes place against the backdrop of a visible rise in homeless encampments since the start of COVID-19
Province was concerned ruling could set precedent for other communities
‘I spent time with him, and that has to be enough’
Staffing continues to be an issue for organization as it works to support the less-fortunate
Those living in tents face dangers ranging from hypothermia to risks of using candles or heaters
Temporary homes will serve as a ‘bridge’ for people, David Eby says
The cleaning of ‘Tent City’ required a backhoe, a dump truck, and about 20 RCMP and bylaw officers
Increase in lives lost fuelled by the ongoing toxic drug poisonings
Petition argues fire chief made order without procedural fairness to those living on Hastings Street
Driver arrested; Victim taken to hospital with serious injuries
Bylaw requires residents of homeless encampment to pack-up and leave each morning
Bob Galligan, whose comeback from a hard life made him somewhat of an Island icon, dead at 64
RCMP took e-biker into custody, after blaze at the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Judge finds that Prince George ‘inflicted serious harm on vulnerable people’
Judge finds that Prince George ‘inflicted serious harm on vulnerable people’
Carries third reading and hears concerns from neighbouring businesses
Homeless shelters are near capacity but open their doors to all when temperatures become unbearable