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It seems to be a very west cost thing (live in Vancouver and its the same) - I cannot speak for south of the border but other provinces send their homeless here
by katbyte 5y ago
It seems to be a very west cost thing (live in Vancouver and its the same) - I cannot speak for south of the border but other provinces send their homeless here & they seek out Vancouver not just for the social programs because it is the most mild winter in the country. the homeless problem here isn't so much "Vancouvers" as "Canadas"
- lotsofpulp 5y agoThe west coast has a very hospitable climate. No harsh winters and no hot, humid summers. West coast states are also subject to a court ruling not allowing them to simply ban sleeping on sidewalks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_v._Boise https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_v._Boise
- tharne 5y agoIt's worse on the West coast, for sure, but crime is way up in NYC and other East Coast cities too. It know it's somewhat gauche to point out the obvious, but cities and locations that have taken anti-police measures are tending to see the highest increases in crime.
- overtonwhy 5y agoSmall blips. If you look at anything long term the stats clearly trend to less crime https://www.bbc.com/news/57581270.amp https://www.bbc.com/news/57581270.amp