Tent Encampments

• Halifax has spent more than $33,000 on clearing out three homeless encampments

  On Feb. 7, Halifax asked unhoused people living in tents in five previously authorized homeless encampments to leave by Feb. 26.

  Canada

  Mar 20
  
• Halifax group says ‘nothing is positive’ about having tent encampments downtown

  A group called Friends of Downtown Halifax is calling on the municipality to create a "proactive action plan" in anticipation of more tent encampments this summer.

  Canada

  Mar 18
  
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• ‘A sad day’: Power disconnected at Halifax homeless encampments as eviction efforts ramp up

  Crews spent Friday morning disconnecting power at two major Halifax-area homeless encampments as part of the municipality's efforts to clear them out. 

  Canada

  Mar 1
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• Homeless residents moving from tents to hotels thanks to Wellington County

  The County received a one-time funding from the federal government towards supporting temporary expansion of shelter spaces, providing limited rental assistance, and other areas.

  Canada

  Feb 22
• Eviction notices to tent encampments sent ‘in error’, city says

  The City says the notices contained 'misleading information'.

  Canada

  Feb 12
• Quebec lawsuit could limit dismantling of homeless camps in the province

  At issue are a collection of municipal bylaws that ban the erection of non-recreational tents or other informal structures in public spaces without approval from the town.

  Canada

  Jan 28
• Guelph mayor hopes bylaw will address safety concerns at tent encampments

  Cam Guthrie said public space safety is a very complex and challenging issue. A report will go to the Council at a special meeting on Feb. 14.

  Canada

  Jan 22
• The need for safety and ‘survival’ for those living in Halifax tent encampments

  A fire at the tent encampment at Halifax's Grand Parade this month highlights the dangers faced by those sleeping rough in the city.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2023
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• Second fence around downtown Regina building put up to block homeless

  According to claims of small fires that was set outside of the Knox Metropolitan Church, a fence was set up to prevent anyone from loitering outside the property.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2023
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• ‘It’s miserable’: CRAB Park resident can’t wait to leave as province finalizes action plan for encampments

  Two months after David Eby promised to address encampments on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, the province is finalizing an action plan to get vulnerable populations housed.

  Politics

  Jan 9, 2023