City Hall Join 25 people for a cold night on the street, including three City of Terrace councilors, the city's chief building inspector, and a mother who spent some time on the street in her earlier years, along with her daughter. Participants will be gathering pledges and will donate money to the Terrace Emergency Shelter. At some time prior to this event, two volunteers and two guides will have spent the night hours outside with the homeless. Laura Way, a Paralegal from Legal Services Society will facilitate this workshop on the rights of both landlords and tenants. Housing Minister Jan Pullinger, Dale McClanaghan of VanCity Enterprises and Eric Van Maren of Van Maren construction.
Topic is the role of the public and private sector in affordable housing.
For reservations call 641-1248. The Greater Vancouver Housing Corporation presents awards to neighbourhood watch groups and tenant associations to support their healthy communities. Followed by a beverage and nibbles reception. For information contact Karin Albert at 255-3099 ext. A panel of six experts will present issues relating to the maintenance of our current housing stock from a variety of different perspectives.