Panhandling
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Court strikes down parts of Ontario panhandling law as unconstitutionalThe case was launched in 2017 by the Fair Change legal clinic against the Safe Streets Act, the second constitutional challenge against the law that has been in force since 2000.CanadaApr 3
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Court hears challenge of Ontario law banning ‘aggressive’ panhandlingAn Ontario court is set to hear a constitutional challenge to a panhandling law that advocates say is grossly disproportionate and infringes the rights vulnerable people.CanadaFeb 6
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New signs in Barrie discouraging panhandling an unwelcome sight for advocatesSigns dissuading people from giving money to panhandlers in Barrie are string up some questions, following other controversial moves to try and address homelessness.CanadaSep 26, 2023
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Executive director of Downtown Kingston BIA speaks to letter discouraging panhandlingThe new executive director of the Downtown Kingston BIA faced backlash for an introductory letter that asked businesses to discourage customers from giving money to panhandlers.CanadaAug 25, 2021
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Maple Ridge city council votes to adopt ‘aggressive’ panhandling banAnyone who breaks the "Safer Streets Bylaw" could be on the hook for a fine of $100.Nov 12, 2019
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‘This problem has been getting worse’: RCMP increasing police presence in Moncton’s downtownEric Larose, the manager of Codiac's Community Policing Unit, says the idea for a 'crime prevention awareness' initiative was sparked by complaints from local businesses.CanadaOct 17, 2019
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Scott Thompson: Should you give to a panhandler, or an organization that can help them?Is it government's place to tell citizens who they can — and can't — donate to? Scott Thompson has more.CommentarySep 19, 2019
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Burlington will not issue fines to drivers who give money to panhandlersAn idea to ticket drivers who hand over cash to panhandlers at busy intersections will not be pursued by the city of Burlington.Sep 18, 2019
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Panhandlers on Salmon Arm sidewalks may be fined $50, thanks to new bylawSalmon Arm has become the latest B.C. municipality to impose a fine on people asking for money on city streets.CanadaJul 12, 2019
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UPDATE: Penticton panhandler banned from 200 block of Main StreetThe Paul Braun panhandling case won't be going to trial after a plea deal was reached on Wednesday morning.Sep 12, 2018
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