As the temperatures begin to drop, we are seeing an increase in homeless encampment fires, with the number of reported incidents doubling in 2023. This week, the City of Ottawa is calling for increased safety measures, as well as support for Ottawa’s unhoused residents. Andrew Pinsent chats with Katie Burkholder-Harris, the Executive Director of Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa.

<p>As the temperatures begin to drop, we are seeing an increase in homeless encampment fires, with the number of reported incidents doubling in 2023. This week, the City of Ottawa is calling for increased safety measures, as well as support for Ottawa’s unhoused residents. Andrew Pinsent chats with Katie Burkholder-Harris, the Executive Director of Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa.</p>

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