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Spokeswoman for homeless tent encampment says she's surprised and disappointed by the city's announcement

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File - The park board says it's working with the city to find several short-term solutions on temporary indoor spaces while it looks for a longer-term fix. (B.C. Government)

A spokeswoman for a homeless tent encampment in Vancouver says she's surprised and disappointed by the city's announcement.

The city of Vancouver says it will look to house people from Strathcona Park at the Jericho Hostel and the 2400 Motel, as well as two further sites.

The board says in a statement that once indoor spaces have been found they'll enforce the bylaw prohibiting overnight camping in the park.

A statement from the Vancouver Park Board says the city has identified several properties that can be used as temporary indoor spaces to bring people inside.

But Chrissy Brett says the city has not consulted her or campers about the proposal.

Brett says she would like to see the motel turned in to housing for seniors and criticized the use of a hostel as a shelter.

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