An Edmonton man sitting in quarantine is sharing his concerns about the city's downtown overnight shelter after testing positive for COVID-19.

Key services will continue, including day shelter and meal services, overnight shelter, medical services, overdose prevention, cultural supports and housing supports.

Camp Pekiwewin, the homeless encampment that has been situated in Edmonton's Rossdale neighbourhood since the end of July, is set to officially shut down Saturday afternoon.

The facility is being run by the city, Boyle Street Community Services, The Mustard Seed, Bissell Centre and the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society.

The Edmonton Convention Centre will open in a limited capacity at first, but is expected to be able to accommodate up to 300 people for day services and overnight shelter by the end of next week.

The city announced the Edmonton Convention Centre will be used as temporary housing for the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's how some Edmonton event venues are responding to ongoing concerns about the coronavirus.

The audit of Edmonton Economic Development Corporation calls for more clarity in what it does. Coun. Mike Nickel agrees there are questions, as the city's budget tightens.

The Harbin Gate, once considered by some as gone for good, appears to be on the comeback trail for 2022.

Roughly 1,200 people were expected at the Sunday event; approximately 1,700 people attend the same event in the fall.