Vulnerable population left outside not for a lack of open beds: BC Housing

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BC Housing says that there is still room downtown for those who need to head inside, they have added 70 emergency beds on top of the normal 90 beds for those who may need a warm place to go.

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“Let me say this if there weren’t enough [spaces], I have the opportunity and access to creating more spaces, and I would be creating more spaces effective as fast as possible.” says Malachy Tohill, North Regional Director of Operations, BC Housing.

Tohill says if there is he hears that people are staying on the street because there is no room, BC Housing will respond to that immediately.

MLA Shirley Bond says there is work being done by countless organizations and outreach work happening every night, to try and bring vulnerable populations inside.

Bond says even though there are services available, some choose to stay outside and brave the elements.

“I want to reassure the people of Prince George that work is being done, and I am so glad as a community that we care. There is a large group of organizations and people who literally provide outreach workers. They are out on the street, extra beds have been added, but we will continue to monitor the situation, and ask for more help from the provincial government if we need it,” says Bond.

The extreme cold temperatures are expected to improve by the end of the week.

Until then CKPG News has learned that Positive Living North and the Prince George-Nechako Aboriginal Employment & Training Association will operate the Fire Pit warming centre on 4th Avenue.