Fraser Valley – There are 895 homeless individuals in the Fraser Valley, according to final results from a survey released today to the board of directors of the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD). This number is a significant increase from 2017 when…
Fraser Valley – To support people who need a place to self-isolate and to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Province is partnering with local governments, non-profits and the hotel industry to aid the homeless So far, more than 900 spaces…
Fraser Valley – On Thursday, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister for Families, Children and Social Development, announced that the Government of Canada designated Chilliwack and Abbotsford as two of the six new communities selected to receive funding to prevent and…
Fraser Valley – Questions are now rising about the COVID-19 pandemic and the homeless. In Chilliwack, the three main providers of shelter outside of BC Housing are the Salvation Army, Cyrus Centre (for youth under 18) and Ruth and Naomi’s…
Fraser Valley – FVN AM News Fri March 13,2020. COVID-19 Cancellations, The Homeless and Media Response (Editorial).
Fraser Valley – The Chilliwack Homeless Count is this week. This is part of an en devour with the FVRD for a Valley Wide homeless count (See info below). The Count happens over a 24-hour period from the evening of March 3…
Chilliwack – On Sunday night/Monday morning , at just the Portal Shelter alone, the RAN sponsored shelter took in an additional 19 homeless people off the street and gave them someplace warm to rest their weary heads. While this cold…
Chilliwack (with files from Shaun Glazier) – The Tuesday night council meeting started on time at 7PM. By 7:30PM, the debate over the temporary use permit for BC Housing with Ruth and Naomi’s was on. The dust didn’t settle until…
Abbotsford – New modular homes with around-the-clock staffing and services in Abbotsford will offer hope to the homeless. Located at 1640 Riverside Road, the newly completed three-storey modular apartment building features 44 units, including eight units designed for people with…
Vancouver/Fraser Valley – The BC Coroners Service has released updated data on deaths that occurred among homeless individuals in British Columbia to the end of December 2016. This report summarizes all deaths between 2007 and 2016 where the deceased met…