Vancouver park board
CRAB Park tent city forced to close
Peak Web November 10, 2024By: 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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The Vancouver Park Board must stay independent
Peak Web July 10, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Staff Writer Surprise — Vancouver mayor Ken Sim has made yet another terrible decision. Last December, he decided his party holding the majority in City Council, the Park Board, and the School Board wasn’t enough control. Sim…
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