Encampment

• Encampments reported in 48 Toronto parks, a 55% decrease

  Data maintained by the City of Toronto showed the number of encampments, which rose significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, crept up throughout 2024.

  Politics

  Jan 14
  
• ‘Atrocious’: Chilliwack residents concerned about abandoned homeless camp

  They would like to see the provincial government step in to help clean it up, especially as it is located near the Chilliwack River Fish Hatchery and another fish-bearing creek.

  Environment

  Jan 9
  
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• ‘No plans to change’: Toronto spent $35M on private security contracts this year

  Data shared with Global News by the city shows Toronto is currently tied into eight separate private security contracts, predominantly for services relating to homelessness.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2025
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• ‘It’s concerning’: Saskatoon reports upward trend in encampments

  Saskatoon is reporting an uptick in homeless encampments this year with advocates pushing for better solutions instead of clearing them.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2025
• City clearing another homeless encampment in Toronto, citing fire hazard

  Municipal workers are clearing another homeless encampment in Toronto after officials cited a fire hazard.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2025
• As Barrie, Ont., moves to clear encampments, some people say they have nowhere to go

  The city has since ramped up efforts to clear encampments, with council approving stricter bylaw provisions this week to make it easier for authorities to remove tents.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2025
• City clears encampment from Toronto park for second time in a few days

  City staff have cleared a homeless encampment in Toronto's west end for a second time in a few days, after a small group of people rebuilt a camp that was removed on Friday. 

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2025
• Ford joined Barrie mayor in visiting homeless encampments

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford made a weekend visit to Barrie, Ont., where he joined Mayor Alex Nuttall in touring the city's homeless encampments.

  Politics

  Sep 22, 2025
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• As city looks to clear encampment in Toronto park, residents demand permanent housing

  Tension was high between the group and municipal staff this week after the city served encampment residents with trespass notices asking them to leave the park by Tuesday.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2025
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• Halifax to no longer allow encampment at Cogswell Park

  The encampment site at Cogswell Park in Halifax is de-designated, effective immediately, but those who have been sheltering there have until Sept. 21 to pack up.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2025