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If you need a place to stay the Greater Victoria Extreme Weather Protocol has
recently released its 2010-11 response plan for Greater Victoria.

www.vewp.net

PRIMARY CONTACT:
Jen Book

Today was a great victory for justice and the rights of people living homeless across Canada.

Since you've made it this far I'd suggest you check out the Victoria Emergency Protocol website if you want to know where floor space is available to get out of the weather overnight.

IF YOU NEED A PLACE TO SLEEP INDOOR GET TO ONE OF THESE PLACES EARLY
Detailed information is available at: www.vemp.net

Today Victoria City Police stormed the tent city that was established in Beacon Hill Park after the court ruling stated that homeless people must be allowed to provide themselves with some forms of sh

Another year has passed and the situations facing homeless people on the streets of Victoria remain horrific.

109 people died while living homeless on the streets of Victoria in 2007, this statistic is based on the number of funeral services held at ‘Our Place’ which is the primary drop-in center in downtown Victoria. On average, 2 homeless people died every week in Victoria in 2007, up slightly from 106 deaths in 2006.