Almost two weeks after the Forest View Suites fire, a number of residents are still unable to retrieve their possessions or find other living arrangements.

 

One of those residents stated at Monday’s City Council meeting that they were living in quote “third world conditions” and nothing had been done about it.

 

On City Beat yesterday, Mayor Colleen Smook shared this advice.

 

“One of the issues that still remains is that, even though we’ve seen a lot of stuff on social media, the tenants really need to file official complaints with the Residential Tenancy Board so that action can be taken because they need documentation.”

 

“We have reached out to MKO, KTC, Ma Mow We Tak and those agencies, so if you have trouble writing a letter or need help, please go to one of the agencies and they will help you.”

 

Smook said the city is also suffering from a lack of available apartments.