By Jen St. Denis, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
One evening this August, Peter Portuondo was stabbed in the arm when he attempted to block a man who was not welcome at the Strathcona Park tent city in Vancouver’s east side.
Continue reading Strathcona Park tent city: Problem or community?
This program was funded by a grant from the Community Radio Fund of Canada and the Government of Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative.
The BC Liberals are calling for an immediate end to the tent cities that have sprung up in Campbell River, as well as larger cities like Vancouver and Victoria.
Continue reading Election 2020: What can the government do about tent citiesBy Jen St. Denis, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Strathcona Park tent city supporters are asking for more police presence and faster response times after a resident was stabbed Sunday.
Continue reading Man Stabbed at Strathcona Tent CityBy Jen St. Denis, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Strathcona Park tent city supporters, neighbourhood residents and a Downtown Eastside community activist are pleading with governments to create a sanctioned camp for unhoused people.
Continue reading Will Vancouver create a sanctioned camp for unhoused people“the Pulse” @ Vancouver Co-Op Radio, CRFO 100.5 FM, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver parks board has caused controversy with a bylaw that would require homeless campers in the city to remove their belongings every day in the morning before returning, as part of regulations demanded by some neighbours’ complaints who still say not enough enforcement is happening.
Continue reading Vancouver Requires Tent City Residents To Remove Their Belongings Every Day
