Skip to content
  1. Home
  2. Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Place to camp is needed for Nanaimo’s homeless

We need to create a campground close to the city amenities, says letter writer
Black Press Media
12498606_web1_180626-NBU-letter-place-to-camp_1
We need to create a campground close to the city amenities and ny other place to squat should be off limits, says letter writer. NEWS BULLETIN file photo

To the editor,

Re: Nobody wants to be homeless, Letters, June 14.

A few years ago I wrote to your paper suggesting a partial remedy for the city’s homeless people. Back then my idea was ridiculed but I am compelled to repeat it. We need to create a campground close to the city amenities with washrooms, showers, lockers, information centre, waiting list for the alternative accommodation, etc. Any other place to squat should be off limits.

L.J. Dramowicz, Ladysmith

RELATED: Hearing date set for case involving City of Nanaimo and Discontent City

RELATED: One petition opposes tent city, one petition supports it

WEB POLL: Should tent city be shut down, or allowed to remain where it is?

The views and opinions expressed in this letter to the editor are those of the writer and do not reflect the views of Black Press or the Nanaimo News Bulletin. If you have a different view, we encourage you to write to us or contribute to the discussion below.