Homeless Encampment

• Town of Smithers extends private security contract at homeless encampment

  In February, the town of Smithers said it was selected as one of the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs and BC Housing’s HEART and HEARTH communities.

  Politics

  Apr 3
  
• Application to evict Penticton homeless camp postponed, but frustrations remain

  The province's application for a court injunction to evict the roughly two dozen residents and dismantle the camp, along a busy stretch of Highway 97, has been postponed.

  Canada

  Mar 27
  
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• Fire erupts at Penticton encampment as province seeks injunction to dismantle site

  Flames at the site next to Highway 97 broke out just before 7 a.m. No one was injured, according to the city, but a structure was destroyed.

  Canada

  Mar 5
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• Montreal promises new approach to homeless with encampment ‘tolerance zones’

  The city said its new policy creates 'tolerance zones' on city-owned land, where encampments would be permitted if they meet certain safety rules.

  Canada

  Feb 20
• Jurisdictional gaps blamed for fire risk at, near Penticton homeless encampment

  Despite signage prohibiting fire activity in the area, three blazes have erupted at the encampment in just the past two weeks.

  Canada

  Jan 30
• As Vernon’s homeless encampment grows, so do environmental, fire hazard concerns

  Garbage, grocery carts and propane tanks are among the items that are piling up — and only metres from a creek.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2025
• Unusual homeless encampment in Vernon draws a lot of attention

  Perched in the trees along a busy stretch of  Highway 97 near 48th Avenue is quite the sight: a large treehouse structure, which is part encampment with numerous tents below.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2025
• Edmonton resident in a bind after encampment debris left behind on property

  You can a piece of flooring foam being used as a bed, part of a bedframe that was charred, open food containers, garbage, and a bucket full of unidentifiable yellow liquid.

  Features

  Jul 9, 2025
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• Residents of Coquitlam homeless encampment issued formal eviction notice

  Last week, the city issued a formal eviction notice, effective Thursday morning, ordering all tents to be dismantled and personal items removed during the day.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2025
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• Penticton, B.C. encampment residents officially evicted from site

  Outreach workers have been on-site over the past several days, helping connect people with available support services.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2025