Campers in Victoria park spark neighbourhood complaints

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A park in Fernwood has become the site on controversy as people experiencing homelessness have taken up residence.

A small group of homeless people camping in a Fernwood park have drawn complaints from nearby residents, who say the public space is no longer free for everyone’s use. “It’s been going on for weeks — it’s like a tent city…”

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Source: Times Colonist

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