One Victoria councillor says sheltering in parks is at a breaking point.
Posted: Jun. 23, 2023 5:46PMSheltering in parks is reaching a breaking point. That’s what one Victoria city councillor said, who pushed at the most recent council meeting during a debate on restricting 24-hour sheltering in parks, to step up where the province and federal governments are not.
“We’re done waiting for solutions,” Loughton said in response. “It is out of our lane. It’s not our jurisdictional responsibility but somebody needs to do something.” “We want to house people or move them into a better sheltering situation. We wanted to put a time limit on that but we don’t want to displace people as we roll it out,” said Loughton, who says they want to avoid sweeps recently seen in Vancouver.
“Everybody that’s homeless was getting excited we’ve got these mobile homes coming out. We might actually have somewhere to live!” said Michael Andrew Reynolds, a volunteer with See Spring Wellness who is also unhoused.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Victoria's mayor moves to further restrict overnight sheltering in city parksIf approved, overnight sheltering would be allowed in five Victoria parks with washrooms. The mayor says it's to balance sheltering and recreational needs.
Lire la suite »
Victoria adds three parks to sheltering ban, including TopazOvernight sheltering will no longer be allowed in Topaz, Hollywood and Regatta Point parks after this summer
Lire la suite »
Grieving Victoria husband fighting to have working TVs in hospital roomsA grieving Victoria man is fighting to have working TVs in hospital rooms after the experience of his wife, who died two weeks ago.
Lire la suite »
Victoria man raising orphaned kittens found in backyardOver the past year, whenever Will Hillard was working in his garden, he’d receive a furry visitor. Until one day, when Will was greeted by not just salutations from Spookers, but a chorus of kittens.
Lire la suite »
Police confirm fire at Victoria restaurant was arsonMajor crime detectives have confirmed that a fire that destroyed Ricky's restaurant in Victoria last week was arson.
Lire la suite »
Victoria couple coping with Alzheimer's keep love story moving on unique ridesJeff Apolinario is cycling along the waterfront in a large tricycle wrapped in bright flags and featuring a front bench, where his wife Marge sits, humming along to songs from the 1940s on a portable speaker.
Lire la suite »