Homeless couple lost everything in a fire, then lost their spot in the shelter system A couple who have been homeless and experiencing addiction in Hamilton for the past two years had their encampment burned down after securing space in the city's shelter system. Then they lost their shelter space to salvage what was left. Social Sharing 'Just imagine you're freezing cold. It's wet, and all you have is the clothes on your back now' Posted: Dec 12, 2020 6:00 AM ET | Last Updated: December 12, 2020 Percy Heaslip's encampment was burned roughly two weeks ago while he and his fiancée, Jackie, were both staying in Hamilton's shelter system together. They lost most of their possessions in the fire.(Bobby Hristova/CBC)