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Honourable Josie Osborne Minister of Municipal Affairs Province of British Columbia July 21, 2021 Dear Minister Osborne I am writing to you for your support and help. I am a resident of Victoria, a member of the disability community and the President of the Multiple Sclerosis Wellness Centre of Vancouver Island. In May of 2020 … Read moreAccessibility is about more than washrooms

Councillor Brian Frenkel District of Vanderhoof President, Union of BC Municipalities Dear Councillor Brenkel I am writing to you for your capacity as President, UBCM for help. I am a resident of Victoria, a member of the disability community and the President of the Multiple Sclerosis Wellness Centre of Vancouver Island. In May of 2020 … Read moreLetter to President UBCM suggesting workshop on human rights, accessibility and people living with disabilities

The Honourable George Heyman Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy Government of British Columbia george.heyman.MLA@leg.bc.ca July 21, 2021 Dear Minister, Heyman I am writing to you for your help and guidance. I am a resident of Victoria, a member of the disability community and the President of the Multiple Sclerosis Wellness Centre of Vancouver … Read moreLetter to Minister Heyman requesting help with City of Victoria Mayor and Council

May 16, 2021 To: Michael McEvoy Information & Privacy Commissioner Province of British Columbia Re: City of Victoria records, Beacon Hill Trust Supreme Court Case Dear Sir I am writing to you in regard to a recent FOI request I made to the City of Victoria in relation to an imminent Supreme Court Case related … Read more

I have received an amendment to the FOI I originally sent to the city. There are a few documents missing (7 email attachments) however my letter is now there. Between the two FOI responses 6 or 7% letters are for camping in the park, 84 or 93% are against. You can view the FIRST document … Read moreUPDATE: BHP Trust Case Followup

Christine Havelka Deputy City Clerk / Manager of Legislative Services Legislative Services City of Victoria 1 Centennial Square, Victoria BC V8W 1P6 May 5, 2021 Re: Beacon Hill Park Trust Dear Ms. Havelka I am a long-time resident of James Bay living adjacent to Beacon Hill Park (BHP). I am interested in participating in the … Read more

April 28, 2021 Dear Mayor & Council I find myself sitting at my dining table in my tiny apartment in tears as I look out onto Beacon Hill Park. The stress of what is happening in and around the park has triggered my Multiple Sclerosis; I have lost feeling in both my hands and feet. … Read more

February 28, 2021 To: Honourable Premier of BC, john.horgan.mla@leg.bc.ca Hon. David Eby, Q.C., Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing. david.eby.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs. josie.osborne.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health adrian.dix.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Mike Farnworth, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General mike.farnworth.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and … Read more

Dear Victoria I find myself sitting in bed today, overlooking Beacon Hill Park, at the brink of tears. It is been a long week. I am overwhelmed by what I see and hear in the park and surrounding area and the consistent and constant disregard for our fellow human beings – both in and out … Read more

January 24, 2021 To: Honourable Premier of BC, john.horgan.mla@leg.bc.ca Hon. David Eby, Q.C., Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing. david.eby.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs. josie.osborne.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health adrian.dix.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Mike Farnworth, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General mike.farnworth.MLA@leg.bc.ca Honourable Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and … Read more