Councillor pushes for year-round emergency shelter access
City council expressed interest in the idea in late August
Provincial government looking for Vancouver Island location for 60-bed navigation centre
Victoria mayor says long-term solutions are needed for vulnerable population
Only shelter in the area had to close in March due to COVID-19 concerns
Free housing, drugs making matters worse for those living in those neighbourhoods
Part 2 in a Black Press series on Youth Homelessness
Residents referred to the navigation centre will be able to stay until longer-term housing is available
Neighbours of proposed site circulating petition, concerned about project’s impact
Capital Regional District says count should be treated as an underestimate
BC Housing buys popular Campbell River eatery for $985,000 to serve as bridge housing
Weapons confiscated include a ninja throwing star and a dagger concealed in a cane
Facebook posts tell of personal struggles and attempts to stay clean and sober
The plan heard strong objection from neighbouring residents and businesses
So far, four hotels have been secured, along with 50 spots in the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Rec centre will be used as an emergency space for homeless needing to self-isolate
People to camp near church at night as group looks for assistance
