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But a closer look at the numbers makes it all pretty depressing. The federal government promoted Monday’s “major housing-related announcement” for days in advance, touting big names like Ahmed Hussen, the federal minister of families, children and social development, Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart, and Vancouver Centre MP Hedy Fry. The politicians said how pleased they were to reveal the City of Vancouver has used federal funds to purchase the Days Inn in East Vancouver and convert it in...

According to Ahmed Hussen, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, this funding amount is Vancouver’s “fair share” of the $500 million of RHI’s $1 billion that is allocated specifically for 15 major cities, including Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax. Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Metro Hotel at 2075 Kingsway, Vancouver. (Google Maps) Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Metro Hotel at 2075 Kingsway, Vancouve...

Days Inn will need renovations and won’t be ready until November. Jen St. Denis is The Tyee’s Downtown Eastside reporter. Find her on Twitter @JenStDen. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative. SHARES The City of Vancouver recently purchased the Days Inn on Kingsway to house people who have experienced homelessness or are precariously housed. The City of Vancouver will use part of a $51.5-million federal rapid housing fund to buy ...

In December, the city said it would move some Strathcona Park campers to the Jericho Hostel in West Point Grey as part of a "volunteer transition."

This idea was not a recommendation by city staff to council, but rather it came from a city council directive approved in October 2020, when an amendment by COPE councillor Jean Swanson and seconded by Mayor Kennedy Stewart — specifically calling for the use of the Jericho Hostel and 2400 Kingsway Motel as homeless shelters — was approved. It has since been determined that the city-owned Jericho Hostel, originally part of the barracks of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Jericho Beach Stati...

  VANCOUVER -- Vancouvers pricey Point Grey neighbourhood will no longer be the site of a new homeless shelter, with the city citing lack of access as its primary concern. Last October, the city shared details of its $30-million homeless action plan, which included turning Jericho Hostel into a temporary homeless shelter for some of the people who had been living in Strathcona Park.  In an emailed statement, the city said the decision to scrap the shelter was made after staff toured the sp...

12 campers on west side of Strathcona Park ordered to move The Vancouver Park Board has given approximately 12 homeless encampment residents on the west side of Strathcona Park until 10 a.m. Wednesday to remove their shelters, in an effort to return the space back to the community. Social Sharing Park board says it could take two to three months to fully restore west side of park Posted: Feb 12, 2021 4:30 PM PT | Last Updated: February 13 The new fence at Strathcona Park separates the eastern ...

Article content Shortly before midnight Sunday, Claudette Abraham was relaxing in her tent when she heard the first explosions, followed by a woman screaming “Fire!” “Some people were trying to keep warm, and their propane tanks exploded on them last night,” Abraham said Monday. “It was really big bangs, big popping sounds. And the flames, holy smokes, they were like 25 feet in the air.” We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Dan Fumano: Th...

  VANCOUVER -- The City of Vancouver and the park board have released a plan to shut down a growing homeless encampment in Strathcona Park that has led to tensions in the surrounding neighbourhood. Two properties, including the Jericho Hostel and the 2400 Motel, have been identified as sites to house people from the large tent city. Sandra Singh, the citys general manager of arts, culture, and community services, told a news conference Monday that the city is looking to find two more prope...

Vancouver releases strategy to move homeless people out of Strathcona Park City says it is working for a "voluntary transition" to indoor housing before seeking an injunction to clear the park of campers. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Dec 14, 2020 10:04 AM PT | Last Updated: December 14, 2020 The City of Vancouver plans to use the Jericho Hostel to temporarily house people living in Strathcona Park.(Google streetview)