‘Make people accountable’: Evacuated Kelowna residents defeated by UBCO build

Residents at 1360 Bertram Street in Kelowna are scrambling to move after they were told on Easter Sunday, March 31, that they would have to evacuate by 6 p.m. on April 2.

Hadgraft Wilson Place is home to many people living with disabilities. Jon Biggs is a resident living with Down Syndrome. His mom Jan teared up while talking with Black Press. Biggs is temporarily staying at the Prestige Hotel downtown, after being evacuated from his unit. Jan said he was confused at first and had a good cry Sunday night, but he’s doing well now that he knows where he’s sleeping for the week.

Monique Saebels, also a resident in the building, said the community that has been built in Hadgraft is a strong one. Residents are keeping connected through a Facebook group and she’s hoping everyone can gather in public spaces at the hotels to keep them connected.

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