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Posts tagged housing

“These people become my family.” Risebridge shelter faces possible closure as shelter funding expires

Today, 24 people are facing the possibility of being on the street after BC Housing funding for a temporary shelter ends.

Lauryn MackenzieApril 30, 2025Nanaimo, Risebridge, housing, winter shelter

Tumultuous meeting passes housing service bylaw following controversial Alternative Approval Process

On Tuesday February 25th residents packed the audience of a Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) board meeting to show their opposition for the recent Unified Alternative Approval Process, or AAP, and the four bylaws it was composed of.