US EditionCity of Prince George to dismantle homeless encampment after court ruling
The city obtained court approval after investing in new housing and shelter facilities for about 20 residents, addressing previous legal concerns over dismantling the encampment.
- With an Aug. 14 decision by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Bruce Elwood, the City of Prince George announced it will dismantle the Moccasin Flats homeless camp after the court approved the closure and noted steps to shelter unhoused residents.
- Revising its legal strategy after a 2022 court loss, the city says the Province of British Columbia and the B.C. Housing Management Commission have since made significant investments to create new housing and shelter for unhoused people.
- A supportive housing facility next to the encampment opened in January; BC Housing will connect around 18 residents, with seven days to leave afterward.
- After a three-day hearing in early July, the court ruling by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Bruce Elwood states the city returned to enforce bylaws and close the camp, with provisions for exemptions and limited judicial review.
- The city sought an injunction to refuse camping rights if individuals refuse suitable housing from BC Housing, with judicial review parameters needing definition if issues arise, Elwood ruled.
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B.C. Supreme Court orders city of Prince George to dismantle long-standing homeless encampment
The City of Prince George says it will begin dismantling a long-standing homeless encampment after a B.C. Supreme Court judge approved the move and ruled the city had taken steps to shelter unhoused people.
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City of Prince George to dismantle homeless encampment after court ruling
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City of Prince George to dismantle homeless encampment after court ruling – Energeticcity.ca
PRINCE GEORGE — The City of Prince George says it will begin dismantling a long-standing homeless encampment after a B.C. Supreme Court judge approved the move and ruled the city had taken steps to shelter unhoused people. Prince George had gone to court twice before to close the encampment on lands the city owns, but was previously told that residents must be allowed to stay due to unsuitable housing and daytime facilities for unhoused people i…
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