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14 more deaths reported among Hamilton’s homeless, cause of death for some ‘unknown’The latest update on life-expectancy among people living rough in Hamilton, Ont., says 14 people perished amid homelessness between December and May, mostly tied to drug abuse.CanadaAug 10, 2023
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22 more deaths among Hamilton’s homeless since June 2022, most from drugs: reportA study by Hamilton healthcare professionals and social workers say mental illness and substance use were prevalent among individuals who lost their lives.CanadaMar 29, 2023
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Average age of death for Hamilton’s homeless is 43, largely due to drug overdoses: reportA pair of Hamilton doctors believe their data on deaths among homeless citizens supports a focus on a safer drug supply and more consumption and treatment sites in the city.HealthOct 4, 2022
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City of Hamilton to resume enforcement of encampments following win in courtThe Hamilton Community Legal Clinic were seeking a permanent injunction preventing the city from removing park encampments.PoliticsNov 2, 2021
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City, applicants await ruling on injunction to stop Hamilton from dismantling encampmentsA justice heard witness accounts as counsel for the homeless seek a permanent injunction that would stop the city from dismantling encampments.PoliticsOct 21, 2021
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Court hearing related to homeless encampments in Hamilton parks resumes ThursdayWade Poziomka, co-counsel for HamSmart and Keeping Six, says they're seeking a recognition that some homeless people have nowhere else to go.PoliticsOct 20, 2021
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Hamilton begins removal of homeless encampmentsThe city says the process of moving people from the encampments will take a few weeks.Oct 15, 2020
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Hamilton’s large homeless encampments to be gradually removed over the next weekWard 5 Coun. Chad Collins says the public's 'anxiety' over encampments will not be eliminated entirely, under terms agreed to by the city.HealthOct 9, 2020
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Agreement reached to end litigation over Hamilton’s homeless encampmentsThe City of Hamilton and community advocates have agreed to appear together before the Superior Court to confirm the lifting of the July 30 injunction.CanadaSep 30, 2020
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Ontario extends injunction blocking removal of Hamilton homeless encampmentsOntario's superior court is expected to deal with a motion on whether to allow encampments in public spaces sometime in September.HealthAug 7, 2020
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