Suspicious death in Victoria prompts calls for weapons ban in supportive housing units
Keith Scott, 34, was found dead on April 26 at Waterview, which is a supportive housing residence. Victoria police called Scott's death a suspected homicide.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11171417/suspicious-death-victoria-weapons-ban-supportive-housing-units/
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Suspicious death in Victoria prompts calls for weapons ban in supportive housing units
Keith Scott, 34, was found dead on April 26 at Waterview, which is a supportive housing residence. Victoria police called Scott's death a suspected homicide.
#death #crime #housing #politics #Victoria #SupportiveHousing
https://globalnews.ca/news/11171417/suspicious-death-victoria-weapons-ban-supportive-housing-units/
Vancouver is getting it wrong: Ken Sim Is Wrong. We Need More Supportive Housing, Not Less #supportivehousing #homelessness #Vancouver https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/01/29/Ken-Sim-Wrong-Supportive-Housing/?utm_source=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=290125
Eby says there ‘will be affordable social housing’ in Kits neighbourhood, despite pushback
In December, the B.C. Court of Appeal ruled that a law passed by the provincial government to stave off opposition to the project was unconstitutional.
#politics #law #housing #Kits #Kitsilano #kitsilanohousing #SupportiveHousing
https://globalnews.ca/news/10946828/eby-affordable-social-housing-kits-despite-pushback/
People say: Do something!
Government &/or community services propose/plan something
Then people say: No! Can't put supportive housing, shelters & sometimes low income housing anywhere near near us.
#homelessness #SupportiveHousing
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/richmond-permanent-supportive-housing-opposition-1.7281965
CBCSome Richmond, B.C. residents oppose permanent supportive housing proposal | CBC NewsSome residents are railing against a proposed six-storey permanent supportive housing project at Cambie Road and Sexsmith Road in Richmond, saying it would make the area unsafe. Officials say the project is needed to support people who need stable housing, and such assumptions can be stigmatizing.
#VictoriaBC council paved the way this week for a 40-unit permanent #SupportiveHousing facility in #VicWest, despite neighbourhood opposition.
With vague promises that “this will be better” than a previous temporary shelter at the site, council adopted new bylaws & amended the official #CommunityPlan for the #housing project at 225 Russell St.
Times Colonist · Victoria OKs supportive housing facility in Vic West; ‘slap in the face,’ some residents say
Vancouver Island residents question new supportive housing location
Residents on Braidwood Road in Courtenay on Vancouver Island say the city and BC Housing have pushed through a plan for the property without consultation.
#globalnews #Politics #bcsupportivehousing #CourtenayBC #SupportiveHousing
https://globalnews.ca/news/10464025/courtenay-vancouver-island-supportive-housing-location-question/
British Columbia’s new supportive housing rules cite safety but reduce tenant freedom
Tenants will no longer be able to dispute wellness checks or guest bans under Residential Tenancy Act
>>> The supportive housing environment is much more challenging than other apartment buildings & everyone needs to be safe
Victoria News · B.C.’s new supportive housing rules cite safety but reduce tenant freedom
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I agree and worked at Victoria Cool Aid Society for 15 years
Supportive housing facilities are challenging to manage and housing non-profits do require some special rights to make them safe for everyone
New British Columbia supportive housing regulations get mixed reaction from organizations
Changes allow staff to control who enters housing facilities, and to enter a unit to check on resident’s health and safety
Times Colonist · New supportive housing regulations get mixed reaction from providers
Downtown housing opens for people experiencing homelessness in Victoria
The six-storey building features 46 studio units
The six-storey building is called the Juniper and features 46 studio units located at 1176 Yates Street
Victoria News · Downtown housing opens for people experiencing homelessness in Victoria
Global News BC: B.C. Supreme Court rules against Vancouver group’s challenge to supportive-housing project https://globalnews.ca/news/10099423/arbutus-housing-challenge-dismissed/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #SupportiveHousing #B.C.SupremeCourt #Politics #Homeless #Housing
Global News · B.C. Supreme Court rules against Vancouver group’s challenge to supportive-housing project
Global News BC: ‘It’s a shame’: Vancouver builder says red tape killed DTES social housing project https://globalnews.ca/news/9972876/dtes-red-tape-social-housing/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #SupportiveHousing #DowntownEastside #CityofVancouver #socialhousing #B.C.Housing #Development #Developer #Vancouver #Housing #redtape #Canada #DTES
Global News‘It’s a shame’: Vancouver builder says red tape killed DTES social housing project
The Tyee: Supportive Housing Is Meant to Help Tenants Stay Housed. It's Not Always Working https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/08/04/Supportive-Housing-Help-Tenants-Stay-Housed/ #bcnews #TheTyee - via @tyee@mstdn.ca #Peer2PeerIndigenousSociety #supportivehousingevictions #SupportiveHousingflaws #Supportivehousing #NicoleChaland #DaniSchroyen #KarenMills
Global News BC: B.C. funding $11M in skills training for SRO hotel residents https://globalnews.ca/news/9710113/bc-11-million-sro-hotel-grant/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #SingleRoomOccupancy #SupportiveHousing #LowIncomeHousing #socialhousing #VancouverSRO #Politics #SroHotel #Economy #b.c.sro #Housing #Poverty #SRO
Global NewsB.C. funding $11M in skills training for SRO hotel residents
Global News BC: ‘Worst of community-based housing’: B.C. psychologist slams SRO model https://globalnews.ca/news/9683071/sfu-professor-psychologist-slams-bc-sro/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #mentalhealthandaddictions #bcsupportivehousing #BChousingsolutions #complexcarehousing #wraparoundservices #SupportiveHousing #BCHousingCrisis #BCHousingMarket #BChomelessness #BCHousing #Politics #SROs
Global News‘Worst of community-based housing’: B.C. psychologist slams SRO model
Join the City of Alameda to celebrate the grand opening of Dignity Village, a two story, 47-unit interim supportive housing project, on May 3 at 10 a.m. at 2530 Fifth St.
https://alamedapost.com/news/dignity-village-grand-opening-celebration-set-for-may-3/
Alameda PostDignity Village Grand Opening Celebration Set for May 3 - Alameda PostThe City of Alameda will celebrate the grand opening of Dignity Village, a two story, 47-unit interim supportive housing project, on May 3
Global News BC: Reopened SRO, newly-purchased building to offer 200 units of Vancouver social housing: Ministry https://globalnews.ca/news/9616763/new-social-housing-vancouver/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #VancouverHomelessness #ministryofhousing #SupportiveHousing #Vancouverhomeless #vancouverhouising #socialhousing #B.C.Housing #Homeless #Housing #Canada
Global NewsReopened SRO, newly-purchased building to offer 200 units of Vancouver social housing: Ministry
Global News BC: Advocates say B.C. falling short on transitional housing for domestic violence victims https://globalnews.ca/news/9540136/transition-housing-backlog-bc/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #IntimatePartnerViolence #AffordableHousing #SupportiveHousing #TransitionHousing #DomesticViolence #long-termhousing #Women'sShelter #Femicide #Housing #Shelter #Canada
Global NewsAdvocates say B.C. falling short on transitional housing for domestic violence victims
"Research shows it costs taxpayers $31,065 a year to criminalize a single person experiencing homelessness while the yearly cost for providing supportive housing is $10,051."
https://housingmatters.urban.org/feature/homeless-encampment-sweeps-may-be-draining-your-citys-budget?&utm_source=%20urban_newsletters&utm_medium=news-HHM&utm_term=HHM
Housing MattersHomeless Encampment Sweeps May Be Draining Your City’s BudgetAlternative responses to homelessness, such as permanent supportive housing, reduced police involvement, and wraparound services, can help reduce burdens on city budgets.