The sign on the lawn of the old public library on Spring Garden Road in Halifax says no camping, but seven tents have been set up.
Andrew Goodsell was the first to put up his tent on March 28.
“I am a peaceful protester and I know what my human rights are and as long as I’m sticking with my peaceful protest, there’s really nothing that they can do,” says Goodsell.
A no camping sign at the old public library in Halifax. (Source: Jonathan MacInnis/CTV News Atlantic)
The city put eviction notices on the tents earlier this week, giving those staying there until July 15 to move on.
“Ultimately, if somebody refuses to leave we would ask Halifax Regional Police to give us some assistance in their relocation effort,” says Halifax’s housing and homelessness director Max Chauvin.
The same will be true for anyone who sets up in Grand Parade …