A small protest camp with tents is up behind Oak Bay municipal hall.

B次元官网网址淭he issue of homelessness is complex and polarizing. Police must use a measured approach when enforcing the law, particularly at a peaceful protest where there is a set date for departure,B次元官网网址� said Deputy Chief Ray Bernoties, Oak Bay Police Department. B次元官网网址淥ur primary objective is to ensure public safety and we are committed to doing that.B次元官网网址�

Chrissy Brett is on week six of a cultural fast that includes a travelling tent city that set up in the park that abuts Granite Street Oct. 10.

B次元官网网址淚B次元官网网址檓 calling to the municipalities across the province, the provincial governments and federal government in addressing the housing crisis weB次元官网网址檙e currently in, as well as addressing some of the lack of services and service delivery dollars that people end up homeless,B次元官网网址� Brett said. B次元官网网址淲e need to look at not just at the housing crisis but the things behind the housing crisis. IB次元官网网址檇 like to see municipalities start their own poverty reduction plans.B次元官网网址�

The camp came from Saanich, and has previously set up in Cowichan Valley sites as well as

B次元官网网址淭his camp has moved to a every seven days, arriving today from Saanich. The camp organizer has personally committed that the camp will leave Oak Bay on Tuesday, Oct. 17. At this time, we have no reason to doubt her word,B次元官网网址� said Oak Bay Police Deputy Chief Ray Bernoties. B次元官网网址淲e understand this may be uncomfortable for some residents and weB次元官网网址檙e asking for your patience and understanding. We want to assure you that weB次元官网网址檙e closely monitoring the camp and will continue to do so throughout the seven days, both day and night.B次元官网网址�

Brett cites examples of veterans and paramedics not supported with their post traumatic stress disorder as examples discovered during theoutside Victoria provincial court that n August 2016.

While Oak Bay police do not anticipate resident impact by the temporary camp, they plan to increase foot and bike patrols in the neighbourhood.

B次元官网网址淭he organizer has committed to cleaning up upon their departure and maintaining cleanliness while here,B次元官网网址� Bernoties said. B次元官网网址淭he Parks Department will be monitoring the camp throughout the week and will attend the site after their departure to ensure its returned to its normal state.B次元官网网址�

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