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Halifax is planning to open more designated sites for people experiencing homelessness, as the number of unhoused individuals in the municipality continues to grow and encampments become more cramped.
Residents were expected to move into the tiny homes this summer after the provincial government announced the project in October 2023. That timeline has now been pushed back to at least fall.
What it's like to spend the winter in a homeless encampment in Halifax
While the province claims there are enough indoor spaces available for everyone, some advocates say too many hoops and barriers remain.
Halifax will shut off power at the Grand Parade and Correctional Centre Park encampments on Friday as the municipality continues to de-designate five outdoor shelters.