The Lighthouse in Saskatoon has had to get creative to help keep the city’s homeless and most vulnerable safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Residents were encouraged to leave non-perishable items at the end of their driveway or on the curb in a bag or box, or drop the donations off at participating grocery stores.

"We have not publicly discussed (this) in the City of Surrey, and that is disappointing," said Coun. Brenda Locke.

"We are growing frustrated with different levels of government passing the buck," said Strathcona Business Improvement Association executive director Theodora Lamb.

According to the Welcome Hall Mission, 714 homeless Montrealers have been tested and 21 have contracted the disease.

Two letters were discussed by city council on Monday, detailing ongoing issues some business owners say they're facing.

Since the coronavirus pandemic made its impact in mid-March, the City of London paused its ban to allow homeless encampments.

The B.C. Supreme Court granted an injunction on Wednesday, with a 72-hour window to clear the camp.

The new camp, which has grown to an estimated 80 tents, is located on Waterfront Road between CRAB Park and the Helijet terminal.

Lawyers on both sides of a new homeless camp were in B.C. Supreme Court on Thursday litigating an injunction application, but won't learn the outcome until next week.