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GNWT to allow homeless encampments this summer on Commissioner’s land

Temporary tents in surrounding wooded areas are allowed, 'provided applicable regulations and bylaws are followed,' says Housing NWT

After a turbulent summer last year of chasing homeless encampments and the associated illegal activities around Yellowknife, the territorial government will allow tents to be set up on its land. Announcing on the weekend it “is aware” of what appears to be the first encampment of the season, the GNWT’s…

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GNWT to allow homeless encampments this summer on Commissioner’s land

Temporary tents in surrounding wooded areas are allowed, 'provided applicable regulations and bylaws are followed,' says Housing NWT

Temporary tents in surrounding wooded areas are allowed, 'provided applicable regulations and bylaws are followed,' says Housing NWT

Ground breaks on new 50-unit public housing complex in Yellowknife

Building will include 25 bachelor suites and 25 two-bedroom units

Building will include 25 bachelor suites and 25 two-bedroom units

A safe, stable place to stay for those returning from Southern recovery centres

Long-awaited transitional housing pilot program for addictions recovery in the NWT will take first residents in April

Long-awaited transitional housing pilot program for addictions recovery in the NWT will take first residents in April

‘Throw funding to programs like this. Believe in healing. Believe that people can change’

On-The-Land Program outside of Yellowknife set to close mid-January after 10-weeks, with no similar options available

On-The-Land Program outside of Yellowknife set to close mid-January after 10-weeks, with no similar options available

Homelessness: ‘It’s crucial we unite to create meaningful change,’ says MP Michael McLeod

GNWT will match federal funding of $1 million over two years for projects such as the temporary On-the-Land Camp

GNWT will match federal funding of $1 million over two years for projects such as the temporary On-the-Land Camp

Ten-week camp for up to 30 Yellowknife homeless opens outside city

On-the-Land program will provide dorm-style cabins, heated outhouses and showers costing taxpayers $9.2K a day

On-the-Land program will provide dorm-style cabins, heated outhouses and showers costing taxpayers $9.2K a day

Police now work with housing officials to oust traffickers, rowdy tenants from public housing units

After years of complaints and pleas for help from MLAs and tenants, the RCMP now helps local officials build their case for evictions

After years of complaints and pleas for help from MLAs and tenants, the RCMP now helps local officials build their case for evictions

Youth sobering centre and street outreach program needed in Yellowknife, says group

HomeBase YK says there is a gap for the 'crisis our youth are facing' when experiencing homelessness, addiction or both

HomeBase YK says there is a gap for the 'crisis our youth are facing' when experiencing homelessness, addiction or both

Fewer residents, more garbage at 51st Street homeless encampment

GNWT hopes for 'cooperative resolution,' but explores legal options as deadlines to vacate ignored

GNWT hopes for 'cooperative resolution,' but explores legal options as deadlines to vacate ignored

Nine who remain at 51st Street homeless encampment fear RCMP arrival at any time

Territorial government’s deadline to vacate the Aspen Apartments parking lot this week pushed back to Friday

Territorial government’s deadline to vacate the Aspen Apartments parking lot this week pushed back to Friday