As the Occupy Toronto protest enters its third week, some questions are being raised about the effect on the neighbourhood near the protest’s St. James Park campsite. Reverend Douglas Stoute, the Dean and Rector of St. James’ Cathedral, which sits within the occupied park, said the campers have actually been respectful of the grounds and the community.

Katie Lynch never imagined living with her parents at the age of 33. She also never imagined going back to school. The single mother of a three-year-old recently moved home after losing her job 14 months ago. Lynch isn’t the only one uncertain and uneasy about her future.