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  VANCOUVER -- Vancouver's 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 space and consulted with BC Housing. "The city and its partners believe that due to the location of ...

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 section of the encampment, which houses approximately 200 campers, from the rest of the park.(Ben Ne...

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: The sad shortfall of city's plan to end Strathcona Park camp Back to video Abraham has been living in...

  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 city's general manager of arts, culture, and community services, told a news conference Monday that the city is looking to find two more properties to assist in the housing effort. Singh said the city wants to help people find a solution th...

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)