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‘Platform for stigma’: Council votes to nix hearing Theresa McManus
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New Westminster won’t have a public hearing about a controversial supportive housing project — but it will set up some sort of engagement process with community members. The Lower Mainland Purpose Society is proposing to create up to 30 beds at 422 Sixth St. for people who are or are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness. The proposal is to allow supportive housing to be located in the top two floors of the existing four-storey commercial building, with 24-7 staff support and catering services for residents provided on site. On Monday, council received continued on page 9
ON PARADE: The Hyack International Parade makes its way through New Westminster under bright and sunny skies. The parade, which ran along Sixth Street and Queens Avenue, and the Hyack Festival in Tipperary Park were held on Saturday, May 27. See more photos at www.newwestrecord.ca. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER
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