People told to pack up tents and move from spot near skate park, but homeless advocate says most moved only 100 metres and will likely move back.
Bylaw officers and Victoria police are cracking down on an encampment in Topaz Park, citing community concerns.
There were about five or six tents remaining Tuesday as bylaw officers continued clearing the area, and everyone eventually cleared out, said Amy Allard, lived-experience coordinator at See Spring Mental Wellness Coalition, a peer-support group with a mission of creating healthy and supportive safe spaces.
Many of those camping in the park had previously been evicted from the Muncey Place supportive housing facility at 3020 Blanshard St., and have a lot of belongings, she said.
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