Tents and items left behind at encampment sites located at Hollinger Park and in the laneway behind Spruce St. S. have been cleaned up by the City’s Enforcement Services and Public Works.
The efforts were a continuation of work to mitigate some of the waste generated at both sites throughout the summer and fall over concerns about poor sanitation and public safety. No individuals were removed from either location. Both sites had been previously abandoned as cold weather settles in and people seek shelter indoors. Any tents or structures still in use have not been removed.
The City continues to ensure that outreach services are available to connect people to necessary social supports, and that a cold weather response partnership is in place. When the City issues a cold weather alert, partner agencies respond with capacity for individuals requiring basic shelter.