Richmond News
Two warming centres in Richmond, at Brighouse Park and South Arm Pool, are set to close next week.
When the Richmond News dropped by Brighouse Park last Monday evening, a couple dozen people were milling around outside the centre.
Among those staying in the park, unhoused, was a young woman who is seven months pregnant.
Close to the Brighouse warming centre, which also serves as a drop-in centre for unhoused people during the day, there are tents where other unhoused people are staying. …
The city is now “actively reviewing” what to do once these centres close on April 14, according to the mayor of Richmond, although he couldn’t give details.
As for longer-term solutions, Mayor Malcolm Brodie said city staff are in continuous talks with the province to get more supportive housing.
“Housing for those who have no homes is always a discussion (with BC Housing),” Brodie said. …