Kingston issues trespass notice to dozens at encampment

Those staying at an encampment near Kingston's Integrated Care Hub have until 5 p.m. on Jan. 11 to leave, after the city issued trespass notices. (Dan Taekema/CBC - image credit)The City of Kingston has issued a trespass notice to dozens of people living in an encampment near the Integrated Care Hub (ICH), giving them until 5 p.m. Wednesday to leave. It said $1.1 million was allocated to support transitional housing and services for people staying in city parks in June 2022. New shelter spaces availableA separate media release shared the day before said more than 60 new drop-in and shelter beds are now available, with more expected to open later this month. They also shared concerns the trespass order risks criminalizing those who don't leave because they can't find another place to stay.