Councillors say the capital city has borne the burden of intersecting crises

Outreach workers and those camping were caught off guard by the removal of tents and personal belongings

“The idea is to have no tents in any parks anymore,” said Coun. Jeremy Caradonna. “Tents are not the solution.”

City councilors pass a motion that would see encampments removed from Vic West and Irving parks by Aug 1.

Overlapping mental-health, addiction and housing crises combine to create unacceptable outcomes

64 Islanders died without homes last year—more than twice as many as most previous annual totals‍

Region needs more shelter spaces and much earlier planning, providers say

“Family-style” supportive housing for women opening this summer, said non-profit