Publication type:
Web Page / Electronic Reproduction
Summary:
This is an update of the Woodwards Squat. It reports on the context of the occupation (i.e. housing crisis), the mood and goals of the squat, and the attempt by the squatters to meet with BC Housing to discuss the conversion of Woodwards into social housing. It also mentions that a court injunction has been issued to the squatters to leave the building within 48 hours.
Keywords:
Woodwards; Woodsquat; social housing; funding cuts; Downtown Eastside; Anti-Poverty Committee; BC Liberals; Vancouver Police Department (VPD); community mobilization