Wolfe Street Encampment

• How a temporary tent encampment in Ontario went from dozens of people, to just 4

  The 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.

  Economy

  Dec 20, 2023
  
• 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.

  Fire

  Nov 1, 2023
  
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• Peterborough to allow temporary tenting on municipal lot during build of 50 modular homes

  The 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.

  Economy

  Sep 6, 2023
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• Construction of 50 modular homes for Peterborough’s homeless population to begin in September

  The 50 clients are expected to take occupancy this fall in units that will also offer electricity and a heating and cooling system, the city says.

  Health

  Aug 11, 2023
• City adds portable toilets at Wolfe Street encampment in Peterborough

  Portable toilets have been added at the Wolfe Street encampment as the city's temporary modular housing project gets underway to add 50 units by the fall.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2023
• Fencing at encampment in Peterborough prompts concerns as temporary modular housing plan unfolds

  Construction fencing went up Wednesday around a Wolfe Street parking lot. The city says it's the first step for a temporary modular housing plan, which should be ready by the fall.

  Economy

  Jul 12, 2023
• Homeless encampment dismantled at Millennium Park in downtown Peterborough

  Thursday morning, bulldozers were on the scene removing belongings at Peterborough's latest homeless encampment. By 11 a.m. the site had been cleared.

  Economy

  Jun 22, 2023
• No injuries after tent fire at Wolfe Street encampment in Peterborough

  According to the city, over the last four weeks, firefighters have responded to fires at the Wolfe Street 'tenting site' eight times.

  Fire

  Nov 30, 2022