City of Chilliwack received several calls this week from people concerned about James’ safety
This year’s Coldest Night of the Year walk benefitting Chilliwack’s Ann Davis Transition Society
Those four cases this year are the only ones known to have occurred in Canada since the mid-1990s
Mats for a Cause Chilliwack was created by youth who is seeking donations in plastic-bag drive
Local politicians were able to ask BC Housing reps for details during two days of public hearings
Last winter there were nine Extreme Weather Response shelters in all of Surrey and White Rock. So far, during this pandemic, there are only five lined up for the coming winter
Residents referred to the navigation centre will be able to stay until longer-term housing is available
Final results of 2020 homeless count to assist governments trying to address housing issues
Issues occurred in 2013 around time of infamous manure-spreading incident
People to camp near Parksville church at night as group looks for assistance
Local non-profits are giving out hand wipes and sanitizer
The crocheted mats are given out to people in the streets by security personnel
Abbotsford homeless advocate says grief has distinct challenges for those living on the streets
New data shows trend between more overdose deaths and the number of people dying in the street
Mostly co-operative group emerged from the woods with possessions and dispersed