Safety issues, increased crime reasons to shut down tent city: B.C. government
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s housing minister says the province now has a stronger case for evicting campers who have set up a tent city on the lawn of Victoria’s courthouse.
The government has filed a second injunction application to dismantle the camp, citing unsafe conditions, increased criminal activity and the availability of housing for people in need.
An application for a temporary injunction was denied by the B.C. Supreme Court in April following a three-day hearing where many of the campers testified.
“It’s very frustrating when you have the housing available, you have the supports available and you go to the courts and you’re not given the ability to move on it,” said Rich Coleman, the minister responsible for housing.