Encampments

• Anti-camping bylaws are back in force in Hamilton parks

  Hamilton city council voted to repeal the bylaw enforcement protocol, which permitted some individuals to camp in public spaces for up to 14 days, during a special meeting Aug 9.

  Politics

  Aug 30
• Hamilton city council holds emergency closed session to repeal encampment bylaw

  During an emergency closed session council meeting on Monday, Ward 2's Jason Farr introduced the motion to get rid of the bylaw.

  News

  Aug 10
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• Halifax plans to evict people living in pop-up crisis shelters by next week

  'We have no idea where we're going. They just showed up this morning and put a notice on the door,' said one man who's been living in a pop-up crisis shelter since February.

  Canada

  Jul 6
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• Demonstrators in Halifax demand housing plan before city tears down crisis shelters

  "It's essentially removing their housing without any guarantee or potential for having something in the future."

  Canada

  Jun 20
• ‘Explosion of fury and violence and blood:’ Toronto’s shelters see increase in violence

  New data shows violent incidents in Toronto shelters has more than tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic, which some say is partially driving a rise in outdoor encampments.

  Crime

  Jun 6
• 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
• Heat wave the latest challenge to those living in encampments in Toronto

  "That's all it is — just surviving, not living."

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2020
• Winnipeg calls off proposal to dismantle homeless camps

  The city has reversed their decision surrounding hiring a contractor to remove homeless encampments after a meeting with the Mama Bear Clan.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2019