The bylaw will ban tents on municipal properties unless the city's chief administrative officer deems them necessary due to an insufficient number of shelter beds.

The shelter was forced to close on June 30 after it was unable to renew its lease at the Murray Street Baptist Church.

A program for girls between age seven and 17 is helping to expose them to brand new experiences. Girl Power is operated by the charity Between Friends. It encourages a sense of belonging and confidence.