Council asks for staff report after learning about Cowichan’s emergency accommodation program
More than supportive housing is needed to tackle homelessness crisis, say RDN directors
People asked to take part in Island Crisis Care Society fundraiser while socially distanced
City of Nanaimo and social agencies partnering on Wallace and Prideaux locations
Bylaws report describes ‘disorder, conflict, violence, frequent overdoses’ at homeless camp
Draft action plan calls for 635 new program and housing spaces at a cost of $65.5 million
Former occupants of the Wesley Street encampment and advocates hold rally and march
E-town hall meeting was held Monday as public engagement component of financial planning process
Those four cases this year are the only ones known to have occurred in Canada since the mid-1990s
City of Nanaimo permanently clears homeless camp over ongoing safety concerns
Police offer sampling of outcomes from well-being checks over recent weeks
Const. Josh Waltman hopes to connect with high-risk individuals
Notice given six days in advance
Agencies involved with this year’s point-in-time count present data to city council
City council expressed interest in the idea in late August
Provincial government looking for Vancouver Island location for 60-bed navigation centre
Residents referred to the navigation centre will be able to stay until longer-term housing is available