Encampment Update – August 8, 2024
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The City of Brampton is actively addressing encampments, focusing on health and safety through regular site visits and support services. Recent updates highlight ongoing efforts along the Etobicoke Creek Trail, including wellness checks, patrols, and debris removal. Coordination with regional partners continues, with upcoming meetings planned to enhance response strategies.
Encampments Update – August 1, 2024
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Brampton has been actively managing encampments along the Etobicoke Creek Trail, with stable conditions and no new encampments reported in mid-July, despite challenges like localized flooding. The city’s coordinated efforts, involving multiple services, have focused on safety, well-being, and maintaining community spaces. Strategic meetings and partnerships have further strengthened Brampton’s approach to addressing encampments.
Pickleball Court At Calvert Park Now Open
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Residents in the Vodden St. E and Williams Parkway area along the Etobicoke creek trail now have access to a new pickleball court at Calvert Park. By converting this neglected space into a pickleball court, with lighting coming soon, the city is creating a safer and more vibrant environment that promotes sports, recreation, and community engagement.
Encampment Update – July 12, 2024
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Brampton led relocation efforts of encampments in flood-prone parks along the Etobicoke Creek Trail, with ongoing support for remaining active encampments and 24/7 patrols. The city prunes trees for better sight lines and is planting new trees on Calvertdale Road. City and regional councils are advocating for increased affordable housing and social supports, and an Encampment Policy Framework is being developed.
Protected: Encampment Update: May 29
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Encampment Policy Update: Addressing the Chronic Underfunding in Peel
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During the Regional Council meeting May 23, the focus was on the critical issues of homelessness and mental health services within our community. Peel is chronically underfunded in these essential areas, and today’s discussions reinforced the urgent need for increased provincial support.
Update on Encampments- April 26, 2024
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Councillor Santos continues to vigorously advocate for action from the Region of Peel to relocate those in the encampments into safer housing such as hotels, and to restore balance in the area for local residents and businesses so that everyone can safely enjoy the green spaces. A comprehensive update on actions taken in the past week follows.
Santos Urging Expedited Regional Action on Encampments – Update: April 19, 2024
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During the City Council meeting on April 17 (2024), Councillor Santos continued the pressure to see action at the Region and her motion calling upon the Region of Peel to expedite the relocation or provide additional shelter accommodations for residents living in these encampments was passed. See video.
Major safety concern: Homeless encampments in flood-risk area
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Calvert and Duggan Parks Community Update – Apr 12 2024
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We continue to see tents be set up in the Calvert Park and Duggan Park areas along the Etobicoke Creek area. Councillor Santos is urging for expedited action by both city and regional staff. Get the latest updates on what is being done and planned to improve community safety while also prioritizing supports for those in need.