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The shadow of her shirt makes her look like she peed herself. I now call her Pee Pants 🤣🤣

It has come to my attention that the City of Stratford has taken steps to remove portions of the unhoused encampment. It is my understanding, based on information received from encampment residents, that they have been told they must vacate the site by August 31. I have notified legal counsel of these developments.

This serves as a clear warning to the City of Stratford.

Should the City proceed in a manner that infringes upon the constitutional rights of unhoused individuals, I will personally support and pursue every legal remedy available. The rights to life, liberty, and security of the person guaranteed under section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, together with the equality protections under section 15, apply to every individual, including those experiencing homelessness.

The Ontario Superior Court has already provided significant guidance on these issues. In The Regional Municipality of Waterloo v. Persons Unknown and to be Ascertained, and later in The Regional Municipality of Waterloo v. Named Respondents and Persons Unknown (2026), the Court recognized the constitutional protections afforded to unhoused individuals. In the 2026 decision, Justice Michael R. Gibson struck down the Region’s site-specific transit hub bylaw and recognized homelessness as an analogous ground of discrimination under section 15 of the Charter. These decisions reinforce that municipalities must exercise their powers in a manner consistent with the Charter and cannot disregard the constitutional rights of unhoused individuals.

The City removed sections of the encampment today. I believe these actions raise serious constitutional concerns. If the City continues to act in a manner inconsistent with the Charter, I will not hesitate to seek judicial intervention to protect the rights of those affected.

Homelessness is not a crime. The Constitution applies equally to every person in Canada. The City of Stratford has both a legal and moral obligation to respect the Charter, uphold the rule of law, and pursue solutions that prioritize permanent housing and human dignity over displacement.

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To all that came to the Overdose Awareness Vigil on Saturday. We had small but mighty turnout. I loved hearing the stories and every share hit me just as hard as the first. My heart is full and I appreciate all of you. 🙏🕯️🩷🩵🕯️🙏

On Saturday , August 1st at 8:30 p.m., join us at Stratford City Hall as we come together to walk in memory of those who have lost their lives to addiction.

Every person we have lost was someone’s child, parent, sibling, friend, or loved one. Their lives mattered, and their stories deserve to be remembered.

This walk is about more than remembrance—it’s about raising awareness, breaking the stigma surrounding addiction, and standing together in the hope that fewer families will ever have to experience this kind of heartbreak.

Addiction doesn’t discriminate. It affects people from every walk of life, and recovery is possible when compassion, support, and understanding replace judgment.

Please join us as we honor those we’ve lost, support those who are still struggling, and stand with every family affected by addiction.

📅 Saturday, August 1
🕣 8:30 p.m.
📍 Meet at Stratford City Hall

Together, we remember. Together, we raise awareness. Together, we work toward a future where fewer lives are lost to addiction.

💜 Please share this post and invite others to walk with us. Every person who joins helps send the message that no one should have to face addiction—or the loss of a loved one—alone.

Bring a picture of your loved one and a flameless candle. Hope to see you there. 🩵🕯️🙏🩷

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! ❤️🤍

Today we celebrate this incredible country we call home, but for many of us, there is still a piece missing.

As families gather and communities come together, Ritzy is still missing. Someone out there knows what happened. Someone has the answers that could bring his family the truth they’ve been waiting for.

If you know something, no matter how small you think it is, now is the time to come forward. Silence only protects those responsible.

Today, while we celebrate Canada, let’s also remember Ritzy and keep his name in our hearts. We won’t stop asking questions. We won’t stop searching. We won’t stop hoping for justice.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Canada Day. 🇨🇦 Please keep Ritzy and his family in your thoughts.

#justiceforritzy
#missing
#canadaday
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Derek Ritz, missing since January 1,2017. Here is the latest podcast for him.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1616944/episodes/19297114

Anyone know why they removed this story?