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The Canadian Press
Tents and other structures are about to be removed from the streets of downtown Vancouver's East Side. A notice was sent to let me know.
A notice from the City of Vancouver added that the removals would focus first on the areas of highest risk and that the process would begin today and continue for several weeks. increase.
Last month, the city's fire chief issued an order to remove the tents because they pose a serious fire hazard.
The Pivot Legal Society, an advocacy group, said that wiping out the community is an effort by the City, State, and Vancouver Parks Boards to ensure support for those without shelter. It says it violates the signed agreement.
In a statement, the city said it had degraded the camp environment by failing to provide promised storage, sanitation and garbage disposal, but these safety and health
Pivot said it wanted to provide Vancouver with "livable, dignified, and accessible housing," and that the fire department should provide camp residents with "a safe haven." We ask that you recognize your unique needs. A toxic drug against police violence and trauma from colonization.
This Canadian Press report was first published on August 9, 2022.
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