Those four cases this year are the only ones known to have occurred in Canada since the mid-1990s
COVID distancing concerns have maxed out existing shelter spaces
Number of ‘unsheltered’ is up 26 per cent from previous count in 2017
Mats for a Cause Chilliwack was created by youth who is seeking donations in plastic-bag drive
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
The latest Metro Vancouver Homeless Count shows we have the third-highest homeless population
Residents referred to the navigation centre will be able to stay until longer-term housing is available
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
Local outreach workers are hopeful intervention has at least stabilized numbers
Event part of national camoaign to help the homeless
Falling temperatures prompted the opening of the shelter’s extra beds
It will be the first snapshot of local homelessness since the arrival of supportive housing
The crocheted mats are given out to people in the streets by security personnel
Heavy rain prompted the opening of the shelter’s extra beds
More calls are coming near the supportive housing complex, fewer from Gateway of Hope
