Low Barrier Housing is not a solution to the homeless of Nanaimo. The City of Nanaimo and BC Housing are proposing several low barrier housing complexes in and around the City. The Uplands Drive development is within 100 metres of a High School and immediately adjacent to a senior living complex. The occupants of low barrier housing are known, active drug and alcohol users. Help protect your community.
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CCN Speaks out about allegations of wrong-doing
The Concerned Citizens of Nanaimo today spoke out about the allegations of wrong-doing in regard to election campaigning. An advertisement was placed in the Nanaimo Daily News on Thursday 10 November that put forward a slate of...
With the election looming, making sure that we elect candidates that are open to listening to the community is a big concern. The Concerned Citizens of Nanaimo has the support of the following candidates. We want you to vote for them on November 19. By selecting only the six candidates listed, you will help take votes from...
The Concerned Citizens of Nanaimo presented a four page document to Council and Mayor for consideration prior to their debate on October 31. The debate was to argue for a suspension on the Uplands low barrier housing site until consultation was undertaken.
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There has been much controversy about the Concerned Citizens of Nanaimo and the apparent 'North end' focus. The topic of wet housing affects many areas of the City of Nanaimo and in an effort to...
Shaw TV interviewed Carol Orly, Fred Kardel, Cllr Merv Unger and City Planner John Horn in a live interview session. The issue of low barrier housing was discussed, with questions raised about the...
School District 68 wrote to the Mayor and Council on May 3, 2011 expressing concern over th eplacement of low barrier housing in close proximity to schools. The Council didn't reply until 26 October as news of discover of the letter leaked.
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Residents voice their worries over low barrier housing on Uplands Drive and Hammond Bay Road.
Low barrier housing in South Nanaimo was featured on the CTV local news (October 25). The report has no...
We polled the community and asked if the City of Nanaimo should come back to the table for consultation. Over a 10 day period, we had 408 votes and the overwhelming opinion was that 84% said we should consult with the communities where low barrier housing is proposed.
Our online poll is shown on the website...
The list below has been compiled from several sources and provides information about each candidate running for City Council or Mayor in the 2011 General Election. We have invited all candidates to submit a paragraph of 200 words to state their position on low barrier housing and whether they are IN FAVOUR or AGAINST the development at...
Delegates from the Concerned Citizens of Nanaimo presented at the City of Nanaimo Council meeting on 17 October, 2011. Delegates expressed concern about the process undertaken by City officials and Council with regards to the lack of consultation regarding the Uplands low-barrier housing location, the due process and whether the process...
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