Homeless Encampments
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Advocate for homeless population says California initiative could work in WinnipegA California city is sharing its unique plan to help the homeless in the hopes it catches on elsewhere. Officials there say it has completely changed the tone of interactions.CanadaApr 24
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Toronto seeks injunction to stop man from building tiny shelters for homeless in the cityThe city filed an injunction application on Feb. 12 against Khaleel Seivwright, a carpenter who has been building small structures for those living outside.Feb 19
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Hamilton using $11.3 million in provincial funding to expand, improve shelters during pandemicThe city of Hamilton has received $11.3 million to help keep vulnerable people off the streets during the upcoming winter months.Oct 29, 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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More 24/7 safe spaces needed for Winnipeg’s homeless: reportA new report headed to a City Hall committee this week said Winnipeg needs to open more 24/7 safe spaces to help out the city's most vulnerable.Sep 14, 2020
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There’s hope for a ‘negotiated settlement’ regarding Hamilton’s homeless encampmentsThe coalition of medical and legal groups have urged the city to ensure acceptable housing options before people are displaced from encampments.HealthSep 10, 2020
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Tenant advocacy group calls on Hamilton council to implement bylaw to stop ‘renovictions’A rally in front of Hamilton city hall that called for a bylaw to prevent tenants from 'renovictions' coincided with Friday's city council meeting.Aug 21, 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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Advocates for Hamilton’s homeless granted injunction preventing removal of encampmentsOntario's superior court has granted an injunction preventing Hamilton "from involuntarily removing" encampments from public spaces.HealthJul 30, 2020
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