Last week, a group of people encamped at 600 William Street were removed from the site. County officials used the Trespass to Property Act to give 24-hours notice before a private security firm and the Cobourg Police would take action to clear the property. The site is owned by the county and, houses offices for economic development, tourism and is a hub for ambulance services. County politicians approved the removal plan at a special meeting on Sept. 5.
Before any of this took place, two people intimately involved with the encampment provided their side of events. Virginia Bailey is familiar to many who have followed the story of the encampment from its formation at the West Beach in Cobourg to William Street. In this interview, she will tell her story about how the encampment started and how she got to this point. She will also reveal other aspects of this story not often, if ever, told.
Then, you will hear from Missy Mclean. She is also deeply involved in this story. As a social worker and community organizer, she will provide yet another perspective on these unfolding events.
