Homeless people, a constant issue
Stories about the homeless are not going to go away. This week a downtown daycare found a homeless man asleep in their little playground.
Also, some Chinatown residents have created an association to demand more help from all levels of government over the problems caused by a prevalence of homeless people in the area. Fo Niemi has been brought in to add oomph.
(I was charmed by this cite from Phil Chu: “Excuse my language — it’s going to heck…”)
su 09:55 on 2024-07-18 Permalink
Why is CRAAR involved on behalf of the newly created residents’ association? I don’t really understand the racial angle on this, given the makeup of the resident homeowners and their association.
Kate 10:31 on 2024-07-18 Permalink
I don’t know whether it’s CRARR doing this or Fo Niemi as an individual. Maybe he’s even a resident himself.
Here’s a more detailed report from the Gazette on the association, although it doesn’t answer your question about the reason for Niemi’s involvement.
Joey 11:38 on 2024-07-18 Permalink
I assume CRARR is involved because Chinatown, while not exclusively Chinese, is still a neighbourhood that is rooted in a minority ethnic group. If it is not getting the attention/services/support it requires, there is likely some (unconscious?) bias at work.
Kate 17:51 on 2024-07-18 Permalink
Good point, Joey.