Peterborough Homelessness
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Unhoused family paying for campground site in Peterborough, Ont. ordered to leaveA family of five has been living at Beavermead Campground since May, stating they are unable to afford a rental property. However, the operator of the park is asking them to leave.CanadaJun 21
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Tents return along CP rail line in Peterborough, Ont. after initial removalThe tents are pitched on right-of-way property belong to Canadian Pacific Railway, not the City of Peterborough. The tents were removed last week but have since returned.EconomyMay 28
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‘Blankets for People’ campaign returns to help Peterborough area homelessThe Blankets for People campaign will run Jan. 8 to March 15 in Peterborough city and county. It also features a number of pop-up drop-off sessions at county arenas.HealthJan 5
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How a temporary tent encampment in Ontario went from dozens of people, to just 4The City of Peterborough says a temporary tent encampment that had dozens of people is down to four following the launches of new programs to help those experiencing homelessness.EconomyDec 20, 2023
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Pilot clothing, supply hub to complement tiny homes project in east-end PeterboroughA clothing hub and supply depot will have participants and volunteers work together one day a week to clean, repair and package clothing and basic supplies to help the homeless.EconomyDec 12, 2023
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1 to hospital after tent fire at Wolfe Street encampment in Peterborough, Ont.Emergency crews responded around 10:30 a.m. and found one person suffering from reported burns and possible smoke inhalation.FireNov 1, 2023
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City of Peterborough commits $2.7M to new drop-in site, overnight winter shelter at former Trinity United ChurchThe former Trinity United Church on Reid Street will host a daytime drop-in space year-round and overnight drop-in program from Oct. 1 to March 31 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.EconomySep 14, 2023
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Peterborough to allow temporary tenting on municipal lot during build of 50 modular homesThe temporary bylaw amendment will allow tenting on the parking lot at the southeast corner of Aylmer and Wolfe streets as modular homes are being built at the Rehill parking lot.EconomySep 6, 2023
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Storm-struck Cobourg encampment sees 18 relocated to Peterborough over weekendThey were eventually able to organize a community shelter to transport 18 encampment members north to stay at a Motel Six in Peterborough over the weekend.EconomyAug 22, 2023
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Rotary Clubs reach $100K goal for YES Shelter for Youth and Families in PeterboroughThe $100,000 will enable YES to open three new permanent spaces in its Rise Youth Housing Program. The program provides teens with a place to live that is safe and secure.EconomyAug 14, 2023
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