Nanaimo Housing Shifts to Sober Living | Vancouver News

Nanaimo’s new 50-unit housing project is pivoting to a sober-living model after fierce local advocacy — turning what was meant to be supportive housing into a recovery-focused space where drugs and alcohol are strictly banned. Councillor Paul Manly, who’s seen too many lives derailed by relapse after detox, helped push this change, citing deadly consequences from mixing vulnerable populations with active addiction. After months of negotiation and pressure from city leaders — including a direct letter from the mayor detailing violence and drug use at the current temporary site — the province agreed to the dry housing plan. Community members and residents in the area are applauding the move, which will close the temporary site next year as construction begins, offering a safer, more hopeful path for those rebuilding their lives sober. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bbc1e419e080c7c1