Halifax Saying "Buh-Bye" to Cogswell Park Encampment 👋

The Deets

Okay, so Halifax is making moves. They're closing the Cogswell Park encampment on Quinpool Road on September 21st. It's not just a random decision; a new adult care facility just opened up close by. Apparently, Halifax has this rule that you can't be camping within 50 meters of these places. It's giving "not in my backyard" vibes, but whatever.

The city ain't just kicking people to the curb tho. They're offering resources and support to the residents of the encampment. We're talking temporary storage for their stuff and info on where they can find shelter. Apparently, there are spaces open in provincial indoor shelters and temporary housing situations, so hopefully, people can find a spot. It's a whole process, tho, so fingers crossed everyone gets sorted.

But wait, there's more! Halifax is planning on closing more designated encampment sites as they open up more indoor shelter spaces and supportive housing options. As of August 15th, there were still 75 tents and four trailers across all the designated sites in the city. So, this is just the beginning, it seems like. Stay tuned, fam, this situation is still developing.