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LOCAL NEWS – LOCAL MATTERS
THURSDAY JUNE 28, 2018
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The Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church recently opened its doors to the community. The church, located at 220 Carnarvon St., held a community barbecue that included Romanian folk music. Pastor Nicolae Lapuste (centre) led visitors on a walk through the historic church that features massive murals on the interior walls and a hand-carved altar. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER
Homeless housing for women passes next stage Tense, emotional hearing lasts six hours, with council saying yes to 44 modular units in Queensborough get out of hand. About 100 people spoke about the plan to build a 44-unit modular housing project at 838 Ewen Ave., which will provide housing to women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.The project will be located on city-owned land, with BC Housing providing 100 per cent of the capital and operating funds, and the Elizabeth Fry Society operating the facility that will include on-site support services.
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New Westminster city council unanimously passed third reading of a modular housing project for homeless women following a raucous six-hour public hearing in council chambers. About 250 people descended on city hall for a hearing that included allegations of intimidation and bullying. Several police officers were summoned to city hall to ensure things didn’t
The emotionally charged public hearing saw supporters, including numerous representatives from the Elizabeth Fry Society, other service providers and residents from across the city, appealing to council to support a project that would provide much-needed housing for homeless women. “It can happen to anyone,” said one woman. “These women deserve a chance to at least prove themselves before they have the door shut on them.”
A large contingent of Queensborough residents spoke against the proposed official community plan and zoning amendment, many saying the site should remain as the park space it was envisioned to be. Many Queensborough residents stated a modular housing project for homeless women should not be placed on a site frequented by children. Queensborough resident Ashifa Dhanani said more than 2,200 Queensborough residents signed a petition
opposing the project at this location, where more than 700 children gather daily at the schools, community centre and playground. Sue Kenny said the city would be creating a “hub of vulnerability” by placing homeless women on the same site that’s a home to programs attended by children and seniors. Justine Patterson, who works for Elizabeth Fry, said the project will offer supports to women while they are rebuilding their
lives. She said it will play a “critical role” in helping families who have children in government care, because it will provide a pathway to safe, stable housing, something they need to be reunited with their children. Brad Cavanagh said the Yes In New West letterwriting campaign generated 196 letters in support for the project, of which 25 per cent were from Queensborough residents. Continued on page 10
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