The leader of a homeless camp near Saanich municipal hall says the camp will disband peacefully today, but re-appear later somewhere in Saanich.
Chrissy Brett, spokesperson for the group called Namegans Nations, said it is not yet clear where the 25 to 30 residents will wake up Thursday morning.
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On Monday, the camp received two notices to leave from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure that manages the provincial land. B次元官网网址淚f you do not cease your occupation of the Lands, you will be trespassing pursuant to the Trespass Act. You are directed to immediately vacate the Lands. Failure to do so is an offence under the Trespass Act,B次元官网网址� read the trespass notice.
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The camp appeared at its current location Saturday afternoon, after police had forced them to leave the parking lot of Saanich municipal hall, following several stops in other locations along the way, including a rural Saanich property on West Saanich Road. The origin of the camp itself dates back to events in the spring, when many of the residents camping along the highway set up in Regina Park that eventually grew to house more than 100 people for several months over the summer.
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The current property B次元官网网址� a narrow strip of land along one of the busiest highways in the province B次元官网网址� belongs to the ministry of transportation and infrastructure and it was a month ago, when police broke up a similiar encampment on provincial land near the intersection of Carey Road and Ravine Way.
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