Toronto Homeless Encampment

• CP photographer among those arrested as Toronto moves to clear encampment

  "It's incredibly worrying, because not being able to document or witness what's going on leaves people vulnerable to human rights as well as physical abuses," Chris Young said.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2021
  
• Investigation underway after encampment fire in Toronto

  Officials said firefighters were called to an encampment at Lamport Stadium amid reports of "screaming, explosions and a fire involving three tents and one wooden structure."

  Canada

  May 23, 2021
  
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• Clearing of homeless encampment in Toronto halted after standoff with community

  At least three activists were handcuffed and taken away from the encampment at Lamport Stadium before city officials moved out.

  Canada

  May 19, 2021
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• COVID-19 variant found in more Toronto homeless shelters, encampment

  Toronto Public Health says nine people at four shelters, and four people from an encampment have screened positive for a COVID-19 variant.

  Health

  Feb 24, 2021
• Fire breaks out at homeless encampment in downtown Toronto

  “We’re getting into fall. Winter is just around the corner. People are living in the park and they’re going to need a way to heat their homes.”

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2020
• Fire at homeless encampment under Toronto bridge kills 1

  Emergency crews were called to an area under a bridge near Glen Road and South Drive, near Mount Pleasant and Rosedale Valley roads, at around 8:30 a.m. Friday for reports of a fire.

  Canada

  May 1, 2020
• City of Toronto crews dismantle Rosedale Valley homeless encampment despite pushback

  The city said it gave ample notice to the 15 individuals living in the ravine and offered assistance in finding shelter space for those dislocated. All but one left the camp.

  Politics

  Jan 7, 2020