A visit to new temporary housing at 1300 Island Highway

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Midcoast Morning visits a temporary housing site in Cedar that is set to welcome 50 people over the coming months. Located at 1300 Island Highway South, the site is described as temporary housing, funded for three years through the provincial HEART/HEARTH program, which is designed to respond to homelessness. Made up of small modular units, day to day operations will be managed by Connective Support Society.

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Guests:

  • Anne Marie Tosh - Senior Program Manager, Vancouver Island, Connective Support Society

  • Andrew Ferguson - Regional Director, Vancouver Island, Connective Support Society

  • Heidi Hartman - Associate VP, Supportive Housing and Homelessness, BC Housing

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

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