Elizabeth Fry Society

• Renovictions, fixed-term leases leading to people sleeping rough in Halifax: survey

  A new survey among people sleeping rough in the Halifax area suggests the practices of renovictions and fixed-term leases are contributing to the rising number of unhoused people.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2023
  
• Sex worker wins in Nova Scotia court, but ruling leaves sex industry conflicted

  In a legal decision described as the first of its kind in Canada, a Halifax sex worker successfully sued a client for nonpayment of services.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2023
  
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• Saskatoon and Regina hold events advocating for more harm reduction supports

  Wednesday is International Overdose Awareness Day, and people gathered at the Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre to get the point across that this was a growing issue.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2022
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• New N.S. thrift store a ‘beautiful little space’ with abundance of opportunities

  The Abundance Store in downtown Dartmouth works to support the Elizabeth Fry Society and help marginalized people gain work experience and skills.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2022
• Dartmouth transitional home for vulnerable women in ‘desperate’ need of repairs

  A century-old home in Dartmouth that houses women coming out of incarceration is in desperate need of repairs.

  Canada

  May 27, 2022
• Calls grow for inmate releases as COVID-19 cases climb in Canada’s jails and prisons

  Correctional Service Canada has reported outbreaks at 16 federal prisons since the beginning of December 2021, when the Omicron variant first took hold in the country.

  Health

  Jan 4, 2022
• Nova Scotia’s housing plan hailed by non-profits as an ‘impressive’ first step

  The province announced an extension of its two-per-cent rent cap, as well as investments in affordable housing units and a planning task force.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2021
• ‘My saving grace’: Calls for more transitional homes for Saskatchewan inmates

  A former resident of the reintegration unit in Saskatoon praises the home, but says more are needed.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2021
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• Aid organizations flag housing gap for people leaving Saskatchewan jails

  Some inmates lack a safe place to call home when they are released, Saskatchewan organizations say.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2021
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• Nova Scotia invests $360K in housing facility for criminalized women transitioning back to society

  'Early intervention and direct access to supports and services result in improved outcomes for women.'

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2020