We're learning more about how much homeless encampments are costing Vancouver taxpayers. It's already in the millions, and as Kristen Robinson reports, critics say even more money will have to be spent to address the problem. More: https://globalnews.ca/news/9424029/vancouver-homeless-camp-costs/ | Global BC

8.3K views · 26 reactions | When Shane Knight moved to a homeless encampment in Surrey, he noticed there wasn’t anywhere to work out. So he did something about it. It's been a little over a year since the city cleared away dozens of tents from the so-called 135A Street Strip in Surrey. Today, the encampment is gone but that doesn't mean everyone has found housing. www.cbc.ca/1.5241174 | CBC Vancouver | Facebook

9.6K views · 54 reactions | A Victoria arena is set to become the province's first emergency response centre using pop-up pods for people who are homeless. Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre will house 45-beds, along with supports and services. Advocates say the move is a welcome one, but are concerned about what will happen to this temporary shelter after the COVID-19 pandemic is over. | CBC Vancouver | Facebook