Calling it "a pretty loose" operation, B.C.’s housing minister says there wouldn't be overcrowding problems at Vancouver's First United shelter if staff barred access to people who already have a home. "You do get people who come down there because of the activities in the facility and the ability to use drugs and those other things... That … [Read more...]
Now, Occupy’s ‘homeless’
November 23, 2011 by
Occupy Vancouver demonstrators held their first general assembly without a place to call home Wednesday night, as a much smaller group took back the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery. While much of the debate was merely speculation about what their next "move" could be, demonstrator Tye McKinnon did know one thing, "It's to continue to have … [Read more...]
Shelters available for homeless to use
November 22, 2011 by
His government has been criticized for leaving homeless people out in the cold....but Minister responsible for Housing Rich Coleman says a lot of shelter beds in Vancouver went empty this weekend, despite the cold weather, "In Vancouver, the additional shelter space we have is only at 50 per-cent capacity." CKNW: "Why would that be?" RC: "Well, … [Read more...]
Occupy Vancouver serving homeless: lawyer
November 17, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Contrasts were drawn between Occupy Vancouver's tent city and the city's own homeless shelters Thursday as a lawyer for a woman who lives on the streets argued in B.C. Supreme Court against removing the encampment.Lawyer Michael McCubbin argued the makeshift village set up by protesters is safer and has become "closely intertwined" with … [Read more...]
Robson’s “fake beach” a good place for the homeless to sleep
August 31, 2011 by
It was designed to be a nice place to enjoy a cup of coffee or lunch, but a pop-up beach picnic area, dubbed "picnurbia", has ended up being a comfortable place for street youth to sleep. Twelve people were counted sleeping on the structure along Robson street this morning.But the area will be taken down this weekend, so people … [Read more...]
Homeless soccer teams thankful for the pitch
August 11, 2011 by
Vancouver Whitecaps winger Shea Salinas, right, challenges for the ball as members of the MLS team played with Vancouver's homeless soccer team at Oppenheimer Park ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
100 homeless after Kelowna, B.C. fire
August 1, 2011 by
Beginning of Story Content Residents of 50 apartment units in Kelowna were forced out of their homes following a fire that broke out late Saturday night. Four engines, two ladder trucks, and 35 ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Ryan Reynolds shows support for homeless youth
July 14, 2011 by
Actor Ryan Reynolds recently visited a centre for the homeless youth in his native Vancouver and interacted with the residents. Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
