Speakers said they feel as though the level of safety in Nanaimo is only getting worse as they called on all levels of government to act
, an armed robbery at a grocery store Thursday, and numerous fires recently set in vacant buildings.
“I got to tell you I’m shocked at the state of Nanaimo,” said Tereza Bajan, co-chair of the Nob Hill Neighbourhood Association. “The people on the street are not getting the help that they need and in turn every year it gets worse.”lawns of the Nanaimo courthouse in September“There’s vandalism, violence and shoplifting, stores are closing and there seems to be no end in sight,” said Karen Kuwica, the rally’s emcee.
Speakers called on all levels of government to take note of what’s happening in Nanaimo and take action.Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.“We want public safety, we deserve public safety, we need public safety and we demand public safety,” said Collen Middleton, another speaker who was speaking for the Nanaimo Area Public Safety Association.
Among the audience were Nanaimo City Councillors Ian Thorpe and Janice Perrino and Mayor Leonard Krog who when given the opportunity also repeated a call he’s made before. “What I have called on the provincial government to do over and over again is to recognize the seriousness of those suffering with addiction and brain injury and trauma and mental health issues and provide the secure involuntary care that they need for others it’s a question of supportive housing and the kind of assistance to deal with their issues,” said Krog.
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