Six Arrested as Toronto Clears New Encampment at Dufferin Grove Park
The city removed tents twice at Dufferin Grove Park to reduce tensions and maintain the area, referring over 70 people to shelters during ongoing homelessness outreach.
- The City of Toronto cleared a tent encampment at Dufferin Grove Park, but activists and unhoused people returned and set up new tents the next day.
- Six people were arrested for trespassing when city workers, supported by police, again removed tents and belongings from the park on Wednesday.
- One resident said the city offered him a hotel room far from downtown, while activists demanded the city provide subsidized apartments with no rules.
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Six people arrested after Dufferin Grove encampment cleared for 2nd time in a few days
The City of Toronto cleared a homeless encampment at Dufferin Grove Park for a second time in a few days after a small group of people rebuilt their camp that was removed on Friday. Six people were arrested for trespassing, said police.
Six arrested as Toronto clears new encampment at Dufferin Grove Park
Toronto police say six people were arrested Wednesday during another encampment removal at Dufferin Grove Park, less than a week after the city declared the site cleared of tents and residents. A Toronto Police Service (TPS) spokesperson confirmed officers were called to assist city staff and that “six individuals were arrested for trespassing.” Police emphasized […]
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