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Residents and supporters protest housing facility closure in St. John's

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada · Oct 28, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 28.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Residents and advocates are protesting the planned closure of the Horizons at 106 transitional housing facility by the end of the year.
What they want
They want the provincial government to reconsider closing the transitional housing facility and protect public support systems.
What changed
Oct 28: Housing Minister Chris Tibbs met with protesters and residents outside the Confederation Building, but stated the government still plans to close the facility…
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What protesters want

  • Reconsider the closure of the Horizons at 106 transitional housing facility
  • Maintain public support systems instead of relying on for-profit services
  • Ensure safe and adequate long-term housing for vulnerable residents

Organised by: Mary Walsh

What authorities say

Housing Minister Chris Tibbs spoke with protesters and residents outside the Confederation Building, stated that the government still plans to close the facility by the end of December, and committed to finding alternative living spaces for the remaining residents.12

The numbers

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Crowd
100
about 100 people gathered on Confederation Hill2

The full story

On October 28, 2026, residents, supporters, and advocates gathered on Confederation Hill outside the Confederation Building in St. John's to protest the provincial government's impending closure of the Horizons at 106 transitional housing facility. The facility, which opened in 2024, is scheduled to close by the end of the year under the Progressive Conservative government. Organized by actor and comedian Mary Walsh, the protest aimed to urge the government to reconsider the shutdown, expressing fears that vulnerable residents would be put at greater risk and criticizing reliance on for-profit services. During the demonstration, Housing Minister Chris Tibbs emerged to speak with the crowd and individuals, promising to find alternative living arrangements for the remaining residents before the lease expires, though maintaining that the facility will still close.

Timeline

  1. Housing Minister Chris Tibbs met with the crowd and spoke with a resident, stating the facility will close but promising to relocate remaining residents.12

  2. About 100 protesters and residents gathered on Confederation Hill outside the Confederation Building to protest the closure of Horizons at 106.12

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