Both Eby and Malcolmson received mandate letters from Premier John Horgan directing them to work toward providing “an increased level of support including more access to nurses and psychiatrists for B.C.’s most vulnerable who need more intensive care than supportive housing provides.” In light of that, the mayors envision a test run at five sites each with 40 to 50 beds for people who continue to slip through the cracks despite the government’s investment in temporary housing at former hotels and motels. “In a nutshell, we’re talking about folks who are at harm to themselves and the public, who don’t fit in the current model of supportive housing being provided by the provincial government, which means they need more intensive care,” said Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran, who co-chairs the mayors’ caucus with Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps.
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VANCOUVER — A former executive with British Columbia s lottery corporation became emotional Tuesday after two days of testimony at a public inquiry into money laundering.Robert Kroeker took several . . .
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A former executive with British Columbia’s lottery corporation became emotional Tuesday after two days of testimony at a public inquiry into money laundering.
Robert Kroeker took several moments to compose himself but his voice still cracked with emotion when he was asked to describe his experience as a focal point in B.C.’s probe into money laundering.