Homeless Encampments
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Hamilton to review safety of open houses after cancellation of Tiny Homes meetingAfter cancelling a meeting to discuss the Tiny Homes project aiding homelessness in central Hamilton, the city says it's going to have a look at public consultation procedures.PoliticsSep 20
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Backers of Hamilton’s ‘tiny homes’ plan disappointed that ‘anger’ cancelled meetingA public consultation seeking to refine a tiny homes project in Ward 2 for those experiencing homelessness was cancelled after alleged 'physical' and 'aggressive behaviour.'PoliticsSep 12
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Lawsuit filed against City of Edmonton over encampment responseThe CJHR is suing the City of Edmonton, claiming the 'eviction and displacement of individuals residing in encampments' violates those people's rights and freedoms.CanadaAug 31
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Neighbourhood meeting to talk about tiny shelters pilot set for Hamilton’s northA councillor and leadership from the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters (HATS) will attempt to answer questions Saturday on tiny homes greenlighted for Strachan Street.PoliticsAug 23
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Hamilton ‘Tiny Homes’ pilot likely to arrive late 2023 if approved, says directorHousing executives in Hamilton, Ont., will recommend adaption of a mini homes pilot project to councillors next week as a plan to alleviate the city’s encampment crisis.CanadaAug 11
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City calls on feds for more support for Edmonton’s affordable housing crisisEdmonton's mayor co-wrote a letter to the federal government asking for funding for affordable housing, something the city desperately needs as encampments continue to grow.CanadaAug 1
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Arrest the homeless? London, Ont. councillor promotes controversial planA city councillor in London, Ont., prompted backlash by sharing a blog about ending homelessness that suggested arresting people who refuse conditional housing or health support.CanadaJul 18
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London, Ont. homelessness agencies offering ‘disaster response’ with service depotsThe $414,000 proposal, entitled ‘Encampment Response,’ would roll out in three six-week phases, with the first phase targeting encampments along the Thames River.CanadaJun 19
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From tent to motel: The story of a Halifax man’s homelessness journeyA Halifax man who was previously tenting in Victoria Park is happy to have a roof over his head, but he worries about those still living in encampments when tourist season starts.CanadaMay 4
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Edmonton passes new enhanced encampment response plan, increases housing, social servicesThe plan, which passed in city council on Monday, will target 100 houseless persons living rough with housing initiatives and social supports this summer.CanadaApr 18
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