Homeless Camps

• Kelowna Fire Department douses 3 morning fires at homeless camps

  The Kelowna Fire Department says the first fire happened around 6:30 a.m., near Enterprise Way, while the second was at 7 a.m., along Highway 97.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2022
  
• Number of people sleeping rough in Calgary increases

  There were a total of 3,439 encampment service requests in Calgary in 2021. The head bylaw officer said more resources are needed to help people sleeping rough.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2022
  
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• Pacific Coliseum shelter? Why Vancouver’s arenas likely won’t house homeless during COVID-19

  Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, David Eby confirmed the Pacific Coliseum was considered as space to temporarily house the most vulnerable.

  Health

  Feb 9, 2021
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• BC NDP would expand post-secondary grant if re-elected; Liberals would crack down on tent cities

  All three major political parties made commitments on the campaign trail on Thursday.

  Politics

  Oct 1, 2020
• Homeless residents evicted from Victoria camp, told to go to 12 city parks

  Campers at Centennial Square near City Hall were handed flyers with information on relocating to 12 city parks.

  Politics

  Sep 1, 2020
• More homeless camps popping up in Winnipeg as others get torn down

  One advocate noticed about 10 new homeless camps in the St. Boniface region since the ones near the Disraeli Freeway were torn down last month.

  Jul 17, 2020
• Winnipeg pilot project to deter homeless camps cancelled, councillors say they weren’t informed

  The project used what the city calls noise deterrents — devices that emit high-pitched, shrill sounds — under four local bridges.

  Politics

  Jun 25, 2020
• Fires, protest around Winnipeg homeless camps as city moves people out

  A fire broke out Wednesday morning at one of two homeless camps just as local officials moved in to ask people to prepare to leave.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2020
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• Winnipeg councillor calls for clean-up of homeless camps near MMF building

  Winnipeg councillor Jeff Browaty (North Kildonan) is calling for the city to send crews to clean up illegal homeless encampments.

  Jun 4, 2020
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• B.C. buys Victoria hotel, as deadline to house homeless in 2 camps looms

  The province says the Comfort Inn at 3020 Blanshard Street will be used in the short term to house about 65 people from the camps on Pandora Avenue and in Topaz Park.

  May 15, 2020