Homeless Encampment
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Halifax homeless encampment hits double capacity, officials mull next stepHalifax Regional Municipality says in a statement that University Avenue has a capacity for six tents at the homeless encampment, but as of Wednesday, 12 were on site.CanadaApr 18
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Vancouver Park Board tightens rules on homeless encampmentsThe modified bylaw bans all built structures in Vancouver's parks, and restricts shelters to camping tents or canopies spaced one metre apart.PoliticsApr 8
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Halifax not enforcing encampment evictions as deadline day arrivesHalifax’s deadline for people to leave encampments around the city has arrived, but some residents are staying put as they await adequate shelter.CanadaFeb 26
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Video shows flash of flames from suspected arson at N.B. homeless encampmentThe Saint John Police have released video of what is believed to be suspects and the vehicle they were using while setting fire to an occupied tent in a homeless encampment.CrimeFeb 20
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Stress builds as deadline to vacate some Halifax homeless encampments inches closerWith Halifax’s deadline for residents to leave five homeless encampments just one week away, stress is growing among unhoused residents and volunteers.CanadaFeb 19
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‘Fear, stress’: Toronto residents pen letter to city over homeless encampmentA group of residents has penned a letter to officials about a homeless encampment at Clarence Square Park in downtown Toronto. Some are calling for the site to be cleared.CanadaFeb 12
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Halifax to close down some encampments, saying ‘better options now exist’Halifax Regional Municipality says it is closing and 'de-designating' five of its 11 designated encampment locations 'because better options now exist.'CanadaFeb 7
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‘We need serious help’: Fire at Halifax homeless encampment draws attention to growing crisisA man received minor injuries after a fire broke out at a Halifax homeless encampment at Grand Parade, which is seeing its numbers grow, according to one community member.FireJan 22
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After standoff, Edmonton police move in to clear out final ‘high risk’ homeless encampmentFollowing a standoff at a homeless encampment near Rowland Road, on Wednesday Edmonton police taped it off so crews can begin dismantling the camp deemed to be high risk.CrimeJan 10
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Crews respond to Boxing Day fire in Edmonton river valleyEdmonton firefighters and investigators were called to a fire in the river valley near a bridge on Saskatchewan Drive on Tuesday.FireDec 26, 2023
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