Kingston Homelessness

• Viral video in downtown Kingston sparks backlash, prompts police and BIA response

  A viral video showing a Kingston business owner rinsing a sidewalk near a person experiencing homelessness sparked backlash but police say the incident was a misunderstanding.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2025
  
• Despite public pleas, Kingston, Ont. sleeping cabins to move in April

  Three separate delegations spoke to councillors about the need for more low-barrier housing options for the city's unhoused population.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2023
  
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• Questions remain as Kingston, Ont. encampment eviction deadline looms

  Residents of an encampment at the Integrated Care Hub in Kingston, Ont., are still waiting to hear if the city has changed its decision regarding evictions when winter ends.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2023
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• Kingston, Ont. sleeping cabins set to move again

  The sleeping cabins project currently stationed at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour are once again set to relocate for the summer.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2023
• Kingston sleeping cabin resident dies suddenly on Boxing Day

  63-year-old sleeping cabin resident Brad 'Gator' Joyce died of a heart attack in the early hours of Boxing Day, staff say.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2023
• Portsmouth Harbour sleeping cabin fire victim still searching for a home

  After a fire burned down three of the Portsmouth Harbour tiny homes, Joe Biron found himself homeless again, searching for a home for himself and his two dogs.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022
• Five more sleeping cabins added to Portsmouth Olympic Harbour

  Launched in January, it hopes to not just provide housing for the unhoused, but also assist them in getting into a more stable housing situation.

  Environment

  Nov 17, 2022
• Cold weather finds Kingston’s Integrated Care Hub looking for help for the unhoused

  Personal care products like toothbrushes, toothpaste and underwear, energy bars, can openers and clothes are all on the list of wanted donations this year.

  Economy

  Feb 4, 2022
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• United Way of KFL&A releases 2021 data from Point in Time report

  United Way KFL&A has released data from the Point in Time report for 2021. The survey records the homeless population in an area.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2021
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• Kingston woman raises funds to buy a tiny home for a homeless man

  Kim Cormier offered David McDonald a space in her backyard to camp after his scooter got a flat tire outside her home. Now, she's working to put a roof over his head.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2021