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RAINIER WOMEN REMAIN A VCH PRIORITY
Re: "Rainer resident worries about loss of hotel's addiction programs," Nov. 21.
Radio heads
Last March, Canadian fans of audio drama were shocked. In the federal budget, the Harper government trimmed the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's funding by 10 per cent, and CBC management responded by cutting its radio drama completely.
Lack of funding doesn't deter supporters
Burnaby council announced Monday that there is no way it can support a transitional supported housing project at the 401 Motor Inn at 2950 Boundary Rd. if there is no funding lined up.
Clarification
In the Thursday, May 24 edition of the Times article Needle advocates promise to push on, the Portland Hotel Society mobile needle exchange co-ordinator was identified as Mariner James, rather than his correct name, which is Mariner Janes. Our apologies.
Lining up to raise points on reduction
H arm reduction critics and advocates lined up to address Abbotsford council on Monday afternoon about whether to keep or repeal its anti-harm reduction bylaw.
Housing in high need
I'm thrilled to hear that the Portland Hotel Society is attempting to convert the 401 Motel into transitional housing for those in need.
Needle advocates promise to push on
Moments after parking in a central Abbotsford alley, the Portland Hotel Society's mobile needle exchange van is quickly and quietly swarmed by half a dozen people.
Task force backs housing plan
The Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness is backing a proposal to turn a local motel into a social housing project.
Group wants motel turned into housing
Vancouver's Portland Hotel Society wants Burnaby to "turn the light on" to address homelessness in the city.
Checking into Charter challenge
The City of Abbotsford is facing a potential legal challenge to its anti-harm reduction bylaw on the basis it violates individuals' Charter rights.
Temporary turf takes over empty lot on Hastings
The Portland Hotel Society (PHS) will be compelled to get a city permit to build and use a scaled-down, turf soccer pitch on a former gravel parking lot at 58 West Hastings.
Potluck for the poor celebrates 10 years of progress
Potluck Café and Catering wants to eradicate long lineups for food in the Downtown Eastside. The registered charity wants to build on its community economic development achievements that have provided jobs and up to 30,000 free and nutritious meals a year to residents of the Downtown Eastside.
