Encampments

2 Minutes

Canada

Solidarity with “Tent City” in St. John’s: Housing is a universal right!

PV November 13, 2023

PV Newfoundland and Labrador Bureau The people of the “Tent City” on Confederation Hill in St. John’s are seeking the basic human dignity of permanent, affordable housing. A big step toward fulfilling this basic...

5 Minutes

Canada

Encampment Support Network denounces attempted clearing at Toronto’s Lamport Stadium

PV June 2, 2021

On Wednesday May 19th, the City of Toronto sent a massive force to clear the encampment at Lamport Stadium Park. Roughly 60 City of Toronto corporate security guards and police officers (including eight on...

4 Minutes

Canada

Toronto’s winter plan for homelessness falls too short to prevent deaths

PV October 22, 2020

By Alykhan Pabani I care deeply about my neighbours and try in earnest to support the struggles of those less privileged than me. When the pandemic hit, the nature of these struggles became even...