The City of Regina is reconsidering its approach to handling homeless encampments.

During Wednesday’s city council meeting, council unanimously voted to direct administration to research and review best practices on handling encampments – including the possibility of creating a designated site.

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The idea for the report came from Ward 6 Coun. Victoria Flores.

She said she’s heard many concerns from community members about the issue of homelessness.

“The issue of houselessness is not unique to Regina, and there are many jurisdictions across Canada that are looking a

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