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During a news conference after announcing his cabinet shuffle, Houston told reporters that municipalities should stop "pointing fingers" and instead "roll up your sleeves."
Two crusher dust ball diamonds on the north side of the Halifax Common were to be converted to a larger homeless encampment if council had approved.
During Tuesday's council meeting, Coun. Waye Mason pleaded with other councillors, noting that dozens of tents are sitting in encampments in his downtown district.
As Halifax’s homeless population grows, city staff want HRM council to consider designating more park space for homeless camps, including a section of the Halifax Commons.
The recommendation is one of five that regional council is expected to consider Tuesday to address homelessness in the city.