Demonstrations that blocked traffic on Higgins Avenue near Annabella Street have now ended.
Points he said a spokesperson for a group of people living in the Douglas Area Encampment will close the streets Monday morning and try to pressure the city to provide trash cans. said.
Robert Russell told Global News that the group has asked the city for a place to dispose of its garbage and keep the camp clean and sanitary, but so far nothing has been done.
If the city does not respond by 3 p.m., Russell said the group will cut off traffic again.
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"Rodents eating garbage, no health hazards." he said.
“People are taking pictures and driving around thinking we are pigs, but it's not our fault.
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Mr. Russell said the group is confident the city will help, but has so far failed to take any action, leading to public outcry.
"Sorry I'm late to work, but this is what we had to do," he said.
``This is an election year. We are taxpayers. We didn't come to you and ask for our opinion, but we will give you an opinion in some way."
Global News reached out to the City of Winnipeg for comment. As of Monday morning, the city said it was investigating the matter.
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