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[Nparker]

 

RCMP dismantle Duncan homeless camp, Chrissy Brett arrested

My weekend just got a whole lot better.

[sdwright.vic]

I was at Walmart today, just as I was getting out of the car a guy in his late 20's comes up to me and starts in with a story about how he lost his job and needs some cash to put gas in his car.

So this is Langford? Because homeless people usually don't beg outside of the Uptown Walmart. Way too much security.

Just curious, because I have heard a rumour non of this type of stuff goes on on Langford.

Go STEW!

[Love the rock]

As a poster at ILVI says, there is no shortage of FNations land in Duncan. Take your tent city there.

Funny how much time Chrissy Brett has to fight the fight ,live in a tent while not looking after her own private home her kids or working at a paying job .

[On the Level]

So this is Langford? Because homeless people usually don't beg outside of the Uptown Walmart. Way too much security.

Just curious, because I have heard a rumour non of this type of stuff goes on on Langford.

Go STEW!

 

So this is Langford? Because homeless people usually don't beg outside of the Uptown Walmart. Way too much security.

Just curious, because I have heard a rumour non of this type of stuff goes on on Langford.

Go STEW!

Just trying to understand your logic.  Panhandlers only beg outside of Langford Walmart.....failure of Stew Young?

 

Edit: Don't know why the double quote....can't edit/delete it either 

Edited by On the Level, 21 April 2017 - 07:57 PM.

[HB]

Its typical ..but I understand his point .

he is used to living or being exposed to the filth in Victoria ...when he hears that 1 panhandlers was found in Langford of course it makes headlines here due to the fact it is so rare and unheard of....Blaming Stew is some form of making him look like Lisa which is so far from reality

Edited by HB, 21 April 2017 - 09:14 PM.

[Nparker]

Another beautiful day in the (low-barrier shelter) neighbourhood

...A member of the public reported seeing a man throw several packages into a metal garbage can next to a bus stop on Johnson, just east of the intersection, about 4 p.m., said police spokesman Bowen Osoko. Police used an “abundance of caution” in deciding to close the street, he said. The force’s explosive-detecting dog was brought in, and it was determined the garbage can did not contain explosives. A police officer extracted the package, which turned out to contain bags of injection drug needles, Osoko said. A suspect has been identified and police will be following up. He noted there are containers for safe disposal of needles in the vicinity...

http://www.timescolo...-can-1.16451900

It's nice to see my tax dollars and policing resources used for such a productive endeavour.

[sdwright.vic]

I just constantly hear that it doesn't exist in Langford... that's my confusion.

[HB]

Why the confusion...Victoria has free everything for the homeless for the drug addicted and for the criminal element.

Victoria attracts those who are not able to help themselves and who want a free ride through life.

Langford on the other hand attracts people with money.

 

Free food,bed,clothing,haircuts,massages,foot care,drugs shops,

 

Langford is all about being a safe and welcoming community for those who want it

 

 

Langford

 

Victoria

 

 

[Mike K.]

Hmmm, I dunno about that, HB. Langford has an HA chapter and has its fair share of issues with drugs and alcohol. It's the home of the drunk driver who killed a cop last year, it's ground zero for major drug busts and drug dens in our region, and the latest homicide that occurred on the south Island was on the Westshore.

[RFS]

maybe, but when you spend time in langford you never have to deal with the kind of decay and crime that is all over downtown.
When ever I am in Langford I am struck by how many kids and young families there are. you see a lot more kids at canwest than the bay centre for example. its very wholesome

[Mike K.]

Plenty of kids at Mayfair and Hillside, too. I'm not sure if a downtown shopping centre with pay parking is a major draw for families in Victoria or anywhere else.

Langford has families because that's where families can afford to buy. But families do not absolve the community of its ties to major gangs, gang activity and the drug trade.

[HB]

Langford does not have a HA Chapter but there is a rarely used meeting place for a group names the Devils Army, who, by the way supply all the illegal pot to all the illegal pot shops in Victoria.

 

" Home of the Drunk Driver who killed a cop? "   That is really a stretch. At this point it is alleged. Nothing has been proven in court and as a matter of fact he was arrested then released without charge the day of the accident. No drunk driving charge. Also he didn't "kill a cop" it was a traffic accident not a planned killing.

 

A simple google search of drug busts in Langford  then search of Drug busts in Victoria are not even close to being comparable Victoria is on its white flag lap on that one

 

The last homicide on south Island was in Nanaimo 2 days ago unless of course you are going to say Nanaimo is north Island even though Campbell River is  mid point of the Island

 

 I know your heart is in DT Vic but I would also like to add that you have said you have been accosted and threatened and that you yourself do not feel safe walking the streets of Victoria. I on the other hand feel safe walking the streets of Langford and time day or night

[HB]

langofrd has families because it is a place to prosper. We have neighborhoods and a Mayor and council who have made it a great place.

 

Mayfair and Hillside Malls have kids?? hahahah Send that one in to Conde Naste as a reason why Victoria is a great place for kids.

 

Langford has it all and were not done yet....people come from all over the CRD to visit Langford . they drop their money here like its going out of style

[Mike K.]

Hey, whatever makes you feel better, I guess.

[sdwright.vic]

^and as stated before... Costco builds a second store and Langford will not see a bunch of people again.

[HB]

Langford is one of the faster growing cities in Canada and you truly believe your self when you claim that the only reason people decide to live and make their homes here is because of a Costco Store?  That comment is not only absurd its just bizzare.

[sdwright.vic]

For those that don't live there, yes Costco is pretty much it fo going to Langford.

I never said anything about the people whom decide to live there did I?

Edited by sdwright.vic, 22 April 2017 - 09:57 AM.

[HB]

You are saying people wont come to Langford if another Costco opens somewhere else.

I say that is false.

 

People come to Langford for more than Costco.

 

Bowling Lanes

Race Track

Swap And Shop at Racetrack

Swimming Pool

Superstore

Big Box Stores other than Costco

Golf Course with many Huge events

Car Shows

Princess Auto

Home of Canada National Rugby Team

Football Games

Rugby Games

Fishing

Library

Hiking

Glenwood Meats

 

Awesome Walking paths

Lakes

Parks

Eateries

Jobs

Investment opportunity

Movie Theatres

 and many many more things .

 

Costco...hahahahahaha still cant get over that one

 

Oh and the HA I should mention that..Hundreds of people showed up to watch them arriving. yes there were traffic jams and pedestrians everywhere watching they came from Victoria to watch.

[sdwright.vic]

^I have all that stuff without having to go to Langford... Nothing on your list does Langford corner the make on... except Costco.

Edited by sdwright.vic, 22 April 2017 - 10:26 AM.

[HB]

Ya ok bud

I'll just ignore your flaming on the subject