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Montreal officials are looking to relocate some of the day services at a homeless shelter west of downtown that also serves as a supervised injection centre. Sud-Ouest borough Mayor Benoit Dorais confirmed Tuesday that the city made the ask to the province, saying “collectively with the government we will have …
Read More »Ontario municipalities say there were 1,400 homeless encampments last year
Cities and towns across Ontario saw at least 1,400 homeless encampments in their communities last year, according to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, which is asking the province for guidance on how to handle them, as well as more help to house and support people. The number comes from an AMO survey …
Read More »Halifax developing code of conduct for residents of designated homeless encampments – Halifax
Halifax Regional Municipality is developing a code of conduct for people sleeping rough at city-designated homeless encampments, many of which are growing far beyond their stated capacity. The municipality declined Thursday to provide details about the code or what prompted it, but council meetings have recently heard about safety concerns …
Read More »Future of Brockville’s homeless shelter uncertain
The future of the Cooperative Care Centre, Brockville’s only homeless shelter, is uncertain. Representatives from the centre made a presentation to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville this week, highlighting their dire situation and the potential for closure without additional funding. Located on the eastern edge of Brockville, the …
Read More »Winnipeg residents voice concerns over safety due to homeless encampments – Winnipeg
A homeless encampment in the University Heights neighbourhood is set to be dismantled, after residents in the area voiced concerns over safety and security in their community. Lorne Klassen says a homeless encampment in a city park across the street from his home on D’Arcy Drive has been popping up …
Read More »Unhoused family relocates after eviction from paid campground in Peterborough, Ont.
A Peterborough, Ont., homeless family has found a new campground to live at after being ordered to leave their paid site in the city this week. Shanna Miller says it has been a whirlwind few days for her family since they packed up their belongings at Beavermead Campground and shifted …
Read More »Another teen girl pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of Toronto homeless man – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 24, 2024 11:13 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A fourth teen accused in the fatal stabbing of a Toronto homeless man has pleaded guilty. The girl, who was 14 at the time of the incident, pleaded …
Read More »Unhoused family paying for campground site in Peterborough, Ont. ordered to leave
A family living at a campground in Peterborough, Ont., says they’re being ordered to leave — despite paying for their campsite since arriving. Shanna Miller, her husband and three children have been staying at Beavermead Campground since May 10. Miller claims severe medical conditions have kept her and her husband …
Read More »Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of homeless Toronto man – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 17, 2024 11:55 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A third girl accused in the death of a homeless Toronto man has pleaded guilty. The teen, who was 13 at the time of the incident, pleaded guilty this morning …
Read More »Advocates ‘very sad’ by lack of help for homeless encampment residents in Ontario city
If not here, then where? The question frequently arises when it comes to homeless encampments and seems not to have an easy answer while the country deals with the housing crisis. On Monday, residents of an encampment at Milligan’s Park in Barrie, Ont., were issued a bylaw violation notice for …
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