A handful of residents staying at Halifax's Meagher Park left the scene on Monday after being told to vacate by Halifax Regional Police. I was.
Meagher Park, also known as People's Park, is located on Chebukt Road. Unhoused people have remained there since the police-led eviction of the camp in August 2021.
City council members designated four city parksthis summer.
Although the deadline passed, some residents and some supporters remained on the scene.
READ MORE: Halifax Police Called to Enforce Eviction Order at Meagher Park
Last week, the municipality issued an official request to police to enforce eviction orders at parks.
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Then on Friday, more than 10 organizations working with unhoused people owned homes We have made many recommendations for dealing with people who do not. “Alternative Paths” — those that do not involve police-led evictions.
However, officers were seen talking to the remaining residents in the park on Monday morning, asking them to leave.
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Nathan Thorburn has lived in the park for about two years, and on Monday morning Halifax Regional Police officers stopped him and they "suited up" and sent him to the Cape Breton and Truro Police Department.
"It's a sin we should leave. They're making fun of the homeless," Thorburn, 31, said.
He decided to leave with his girlfriend and his friend, who were staying at the park, to avoid a confrontation with the police.
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"Sad to leave here. Yes, really sad," Thorburn said. "I love this park and felt safe in it. Now I feel I have to pay more attention to my back on the streets."
Thorburn said he and his companions would be moved to one of the city's designated outdoor shelters.
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He liked staying at Meagher Park, but the new location should meet his needs I said.
"The police said, 'If I move you somewhere else, I'll give you a McDonald's, a pack of cigarettes, and I'll drive you there.'" He said. He said.
``They gave us new tents, air mattresses, sleeping blankets... There will be plenty of food and lots of stuff. 69} READ MORE: Halifax City Council approves plan to set up tent sites in four city parks amid housing crisis
Halifax Regional Police declined to offer an interview on Monday, but spokesperson Const.
"If necessary, we will continue to work with HRM and others," he said, adding that further questions He added that it should turn to the city. He asked the city for comment on Monday but did not receive a response.
MacLeod also said officers were in his Park district of Marger around 7:30 a.m. Monday morning and "arrested a man in connection with an ongoing domestic assault investigation." , did not provide further details.
Residents of the region say they want a peaceful resolution, which will happen soon.
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I was. she lives nearby
"Certainly, it has not been safe across the street for some time, so we are relieved that individuals are getting the help they need and are in a safer place tonight.
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