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[Mike P.]

Do we not have somewhere similar to Siberia in Canada? A work camp sounds like a good forced rehab option.

[Mike K.]

What we have is an absolutely shocking problem, that other places do not have.

[dasmo]

You are just spreading fear….

[Mike K.]

Just wait until we start hearing more about fentanyl being used to commit murder.

[Ismo07]

What we have is an absolutely shocking problem, that other places do not have.

 

Most cities have it.  You went somewhere and didn't see it so you think it's not there.  Edinburgh has 3,500 homeless.

 

Scores of tents line Scotland's busiest streets & homeless set up camps in doorways as grim reality of crisis revealed | The Scottish Sun

[Mike K.]

I didn’t see it, that is correct. And the locals couldn’t tell me where to go to see it. My sense is it’s not tolerated for any amount of time, knowing once tolerated, entrenchment occurs. We allowed entrenchment to take over.

So, any solutions to make Victoria a thriving, healthy city again?

[lanforod]

The best solution isn't available for some time yet. Replace that Mayor and council.

[dasmo]

Just wait until we start hearing more about fentanyl being used to commit murder.

Atmospheric Rivers kill. Safe supply saves lives.

[Victoria Watcher]

Nearby communities transported unhoused people to Victoria during cold snap: councillor

 

 

 

 

The Town of Sidney says that when cold temperatures drop, staff and first responders will check in with vulnerable persons and transport them to warming shelters if they wish.

 

“Locally, these warming shelters are located in the City of Victoria,” said the town in an emailed statement.

 

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Oak Bay Mayor Kevin Murdoch says it’s “possible” some people may be transported to Victoria shelters.

 

 

 

https://cheknews.ca/...cillor-1220405/

 

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The Township of Esquimalt told CHEK News that in January, they directed the public to warming centres in Victoria.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 October 2024 - 08:57 AM.

[Ismo07]

I didn’t see it, that is correct. And the locals couldn’t tell me where to go to see it. My sense is it’s not tolerated for any amount of time, knowing once tolerated, entrenchment occurs. We allowed entrenchment to take over.

So, any solutions to make Victoria a thriving, healthy city again?

 

Nice solutions were offered and haven't worked, they are all mean now.  

 

 

Nearby communities transported unhoused people to Victoria during cold snap: councillor

 

 

 

 

The Town of Sidney says that when cold temperatures drop, staff and first responders will check in with vulnerable persons and transport them to warming shelters if they wish.

 

“Locally, these warming shelters are located in the City of Victoria,” said the town in an emailed statement.

 

Oak Bay Mayor Kevin Murdoch says it’s “possible” some people may be transported to Victoria shelters.

 

The Township of Esquimalt told CHEK News that in January, they directed the public to warming centres in Victoria.

 

Yeah this doesn't help downtown for sure...

[Mike K.]

Nice solutions were offered and haven't worked, they are all mean now.

What does that mean?

[Victoria Watcher]

After 41 consecutive months, the homeless encampment at Crab Park on downtown Vancouver’s Central Waterfront will come to a close to enable the space to revert to general park uses for the broader community.

 

The Vancouver Park Board and the City of Vancouver announced today that they will step up their efforts to end the encampment over the coming weeks. They will start by consulting with each of the seven remaining people — down from about 30 people in February 2024 — who are still camping in the park.

 

All seven people are camping within Crab Park’s designated area for an encampment within the northwest corner of the park.

 

 

https://dailyhive.co...ng?__vfz=medium

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 29 October 2024 - 02:56 AM.

[FawltyVic]

What does that mean?

I'd like to interpret it as meaning we used all the solutions the societies wanted us to use, but instead of getting better, the problem got worse. The only solutions left are the ones they don't want, asking the Government to apply the law to law breakers.

 

Victoria needs law even if the people who voted in the previous and current mayor and council appear to be quite satisfied with their newer utopia.

[Barrister]

People are getting exactly what they voted for, so where is the problem?

[Mike K.]

Yes, we got exactly what we voted for, full tilt.

[Contractorguy]

If anyone owns a house or condo and voted for the NDP they need to start housing them ASAP.  Hell they rent at apartment with a spare couch they can house at least 1 homeless.

 

Problem solved.  Your welcome

 

Eby you're up first.  Got a backyard?  I'll send 10 campers your way tomorrow.  After that every single NDP MLA will get their share too.  Come on, you are socialists NDP!!!!

[FawltyVic]

If anyone owns a house or condo and voted for the NDP they need to start housing them ASAP.  Hell they rent at apartment with a spare couch they can house at least 1 homeless.

 

Problem solved.  Your welcome

 

Eby you're up first.  Got a backyard?  I'll send 10 campers your way tomorrow.  After that every single NDP MLA will get their share too.  Come on, you are socialists NDP!!!!

Eby talked of looking at changes after seeing how the party was voted in this election. I had hopes until he brought out his line of no hatred, diversity, etc. I took that as politician code for get ready for more of the same.

Edited by FawltyVic, 30 October 2024 - 07:26 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Opening Pandora's box: a day in the epicentre of Victoria's homelessness crisis

 

Reporter follows outreach team to explore the reality of Pandora's 900 block

https://www.vicnews....-crisis-7602226

[Contractorguy]

I've got a solution, in 48 of the US states it is illegal to be homeless

 

Problem solved.  People will find a solution themselves.  As a taxpayer this isn't my problem

[Victoria Watcher]

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