Residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place, a subsidized housing complex in Kelowna, B.C., were forced to evacuate due to safety risks posed by nearby construction of UBCO’s downtown campus. The construction, involving a significant excavation for a parkade, has led to visible cracks and damage in the building housing low-income individuals, including those with disabilities. Concerns have been raised about the project’s impact on neighboring structures, with residents and the city noting ground shifting and damage. The situation has resulted in the displacement of residents, with calls for a stop-work order on the construction to allow for necessary repairs.

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