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  • Lack of Shelter for the Poor in Extreme Weather Represents Serious Failure

    The consequences of a city not having a warming station and an extreme weather shelter for the poor can Furthermore, the absence of a warming station and a extreme weather shelter for the poor reflects poorly In addition to these ethical and reputational concerns, the economic costs of not providing adequate shelter In conclusion, the absence of a warming station and a extreme weather shelter for the poor represents

  • Time for Parksville to Step Up: Responding to Mayor Alto’s Call for Local Winter Shelters

    the region, urging each community to take responsibility for its own citizens by establishing winter shelters She pointed out that Victoria has long shouldered a disproportionate burden, with most emergency shelters By setting up local warming stations and shelters, Parksville can ensure that our residents receive care Establishing winter shelters—perhaps in partnership with non-profits, churches, or community centers—could By establishing our own winter shelters and warming stations, Parksville not only supports its citizens

  • Homeless Shelters CRITICAL – Let’s Get One in Place Before Winter!

    When shelters are not provided and buildings not made available or accessible, the number of people experiencing Lack of shelter options can leave individuals vulnerable to the elements, safety concerns, and health In the PQ News November 1st 2023, Mayor Doug stated overnight shelters and warmings stations caused havoc Mayor Doug states… However, last winter neither a building was made available for a shelter nor even Sadly, there was a team of people ready to run a shelter and warming station.

  • **Dark Days Ahead for Our Poor Citizens: The Winter Shelter Dilemma in Parksville**

    City officials are digging their heels in, creating an environment that makes establishing a winter shelter The need for shelter is increasingly urgent. The call for a dedicated winter shelter grows louder. A winter shelter would provide a safe haven, warmth, and dignity to individuals battling the harsh realities It’s essential for our officials to recognize that prioritizing a winter shelter is not merely an act

  • Concern Heightens Over Cold-Weather Shelter Situation in Parksville Qualicum Beach

    Concern heightens over cold-weather shelter situation in Parksville Qualicum Beach People who are affected area his whole life, are worried about the effects of not currently having a dedicated cold-weather shelter

  • Parksville Faces Homelessness Crisis Amid Controversy Over Closure of Extreme Weather Shelter

    the middle class is being bumped into the poor class of our community… For years, an extreme weather shelter The closure of the extreme weather shelter has sparked outrage among residents and advocacy groups who With the loss of at least 7 lives last winter due to the harsh decision to not allow a shelter and to make a building available when money and teams were ready to run an extreme weather shelter this was many remain skeptical of the mayor’s plan and fear that without the immediate provision of emergency shelter

  • Tragic Loss: of at least Seven Lives Claimed as Lack of a Extreme Weather Shelter Failed to Provide

    of at least 7 individuals due to a lack of care this last winter by not providing an extreme weather shelter As well as providing an extreme weather shelter we could involve establishing comprehensive outreach

  • CLOSED, CLOSED, CLOSED!

    How Horrible is this the extreme weather shelter is not open in the Oceanside area due to these criteria The specific criteria for opening such shelters can vary depending on the location, local government regulations, and the organization operating the shelter. However, in general, extreme weather shelters are often opened when temperatures fall below a certain It’s important to note that extreme weather shelter policies and guidelines can change over time, so

  • An URGENT Plea to Oceanside (Parksville/QB) Mayors and Councils

    He’d heard of a shelter in Qualicum but found none. Manna who talked him down, offered love, clothed him, fed him, and gave him money for transport to a shelter heart heavy with grief and outrage, exposing the cruel farce of British Columbia’s extreme weather shelter An all-weather shelter is an easy, humane fix—Why force suffering? We implore you to open all-weather shelters now or bear the consequences. Lives depend on it.

  • Seniors at Risk

    Even if there was an Extreme Weather Shelter it would be Unavailable and seniors would be left out in Despite poor conditions they wouldn’t be severe enough to qualify for opening the shelter... the worse, residents and Seniors in our community are facing challenging conditions without adequate shelter Despite the urgent need for an extreme weather shelter to provide refuge during harsh conditions, it In such circumstances, the availability of a designated all-weather shelter could make a significant

  • Yes to Compassion... Now Time for ACTION!

    highlight how such encampments, often pushed to urban peripheries or against structures for minimal shelter repurposing empty buildings—vacant offices, abandoned hotels, or underutilized federal properties—into shelters liability concerns, and high conversion costs often stall progress, while some homeless individuals avoid shelters

  • Natural Consequences

    consequences include: **Loss of Life**: One of the most immediate and tragic consequences of not providing shelter medical conditions can all arise from prolonged exposure to harsh winter conditions without proper shelter **Community Impact**: The refusal to provide shelter during poor weather can also have wider community In some jurisdictions, there are laws mandating the provision of emergency shelter during poor weather Overall, the decision to refuse to provide shelter during poor weather conditions can have far-reaching

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