Police, bylaw won't be on site of Kitchener encampment on eviction day, region says

There are no plans to have bylaw orpolice on the site of anencampment in Kitchener on June 30, the day people have been told they'rerequired to leavethe property.

An eviction notice was placed on the site earlier this month and it sayspeople staying at the encampment would need to leave by June 30.

"We expect that individuals will comply with the notice to vacate the siteon June 30and we are committed to ensuring the site is vacated in a safe manner,"a spokesperson with the region said in an email to CBC News.

Regional staff arenot expected to be on site either.

"If individuals do not comply with the notice to vacate, the region may need to seek direction from the courts on next steps," the spokesperson added.

The eviction notice came after the camp grew to more than 50 people, whichraised concerns around safety, the region said.

In May, the region came to an agreement with The Working Centre to provide washroom facilities for people at St. John's Kitchener across the street.

New emergency shelter

The region said it continues to work with outreach workers to make sure people at the site are aware of the different supports available to them and have providedtemporary storage for people.

A new emergency overnight shelter isscheduledto openFriday on Stirling Avenue at the site ofthe former Edith MacIntosh Child Care Centre.

The Working Centre will run the shelter and accommodate 60 people seven nightsa week. The shelterwill beopen to people of all gender identities, couples and it will allow pets.