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Prince George tiny home builders eye similar setup for Vancouver’s CRAB Park"It would mean a little bit more freedom, a little bit more warmth, a little more security," Jason Hebert said of the possibility of having a tiny shelter.PoliticsJan 9
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Police, park rangers move in on Vancouver’s Oppenheimer tent encampment"We believe that these are people's homes and it's against Charter rights for security of the person for them to be taking down their homes," said lawyer Latoya Farrell.PoliticsJan 9
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B.C. girl raises $500 for tokens to feed those in need in Vancouver’s Downtown EastsideKeanna Lai said it's important for her to give back to the community and to provide support for many who are experiencing homelessness.PerspectivesJan 3
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‘We need help’: Vancouver park rangers crews disassemble CRAB Park encampmentPark rangers will be in the area conducting clean up between now and Wednesday, in compliance with 'Guidelines for Shelters and Fire Safety' for the park.PoliticsNov 6, 2023
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‘The opposite of rapid’: Delayed tiny shelters for Vancouver’s homeless long overdueVancouver's previous city council approved the pilot project for the tiny shelters in February 2022, but nearly two years later the facility still hasn't opened.CanadaSep 6, 2023
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‘Shame’: Vancouver modular housing residents protest planned removal next monthFor three years, the 98 units at Larwill Place on Cambie Street have offered homes with to low-income tenants at risk of homelessness, but the lease expires on July 31.PoliticsJun 20, 2023
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Vancouver police note ‘positive signs’ in crime reduction after DTES decampmentBetween April 5 and 20, Vancouver police say there has been just one robbery and one assault in the embattled downtown neighbourhood.PoliticsApr 24, 2023
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Reopened SRO, newly-purchased building to offer 200 units of Vancouver social housing: MinistryThe province says a restored fire-damaged SRO and a newly-purchased building near South Granville will provide 200 units of social and supportive housing in Vancouver by next fall.CanadaApr 11, 2023
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Rights groups allege violations occurring in DTES in submission to federal advocate"There are clear human rights standards for what constitutes adequate housing. These standards are overwhelmingly not being met," the Pivot Legal Society said.PoliticsApr 4, 2023
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‘They still house people’: Renovated SROs welcomed as part of DTES plan, but advocates call for moreNews of the newly-renovated SRO units for Downtown Eastside residents comes just months before 98 modular units in downtown Vancouver are slated to close.PoliticsMar 29, 2023
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