Bamberger v. Vancouver

CRAB Park tent city forced to close

By: Sofia Chassomeris, News Writer On October 23, the residents of CRAB Park’s tent city woke up to an eviction notice from the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. The Board stated they aim to close the camp and return the park to “general park use” by November 7. Advocates in support of the tent city and residents of the park criticize the decision.  In a recent press release, park resident L. said the Park Board is “making homeless people more homeless” through this decision. The Peak spoke with Athena Pranteau and Ryan Exner, residents of CRAB Park, about the…

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