â–ş Listen Live
â–ş Listen Live

City releases a statement on centralized homelessness plan

City Council decided that Prince George will be moving towards a centralized homelessness approach during Monday’s council meeting.

The news was controversial, drawing some pushback from local groups who work closely with our homeless population, and the Office of the Federal Housing Advocate.

The city has released a statement on the plan this afternoon.

One key point in the statement is that amendments to the Parks and Open Space Bylaw are scheduled to come before council on April 12th.

They also said “the City anticipates that the amendments to the Parks and Open Space Bylaw will elicit strong opinions from many members of the community, and is aware that outdoor sheltering areas frequently raise safety concerns, for both individuals sheltering outdoors and the broader public. Council has directed staff to urgently report on specific measures to protect the safety of both occupants of the Lower Patricia area and residents of the Millar Addition, and consideration of those options is scheduled for April 12,” acknowledging the differing opinions and making it clear they will proceed.

They added they will continue working and fighting to get the provincial government more involved in finding full solutions – as housing is more their jurisdiction than the city’s.

For their full release, click here.

Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

cjci Now playing play

cirx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Cops for Cancer Tour de North team riding for former member this weekend

Cops for Cancer Tour de North members are holding a "Let's Play Bikes" training ride on Sunday for the first time without former rider, Shane Kelly.

Update: Severe Thunderstorm Warning downgraded to Watch for Prince George

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Prince George.

B.C. Public Service union members preparing to vote on strike action

Over 34,000 members of the BC General Employees' Union working for BC's public service will be voting if they will strike.

North District Emergency Response Team makes arrest in Prince George

The Prince George RCMP are investigating an incident where a man was arrested on Ahbau Street.

Federal bill sees opposition for lack of First Nation consultation

First Nation Chiefs from across Canada, including Regional Chief Terry Teegee, were in Gatineau, to discuss Bill C-5 with the federal government.
- Advertisement -