Homeless Population
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Duncan’s mayor shares impact of tiny homes for the unhoused ahead of Kelowna initiativeBC Housing is poised to reveal more details this week surrounding a major supportive housing initiative that will benefit Kelowna's unhoused population.CanadaOct 30, 2023
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Demand soars for survival kits for those sleeping rough in HalifaxRequests for kits to help people live outside amid the housing crunch are already high. Now, the region is searching for a supplier to deliver the equipment to keep up with demand.CanadaMay 25, 2023
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Okanagan Forest Task Force clear West Kelowna encampmentAn encampment that had taken over the woods near the end of Bartley Road in West Kelowna for more than a year was recently cleared.CanadaMar 12, 2023
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Halifax adopts framework to address growing homeless populationAs part of the framework for addressing homelessness the municipality also identified the provincial rent increase cap's expiry as a concern.CanadaFeb 23, 2023
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Kelowna teen starts organization to support local homeless populationTor Broughton, 17, is hitting the streets in hopes of helping out the homeless population with his organization, Kelowna Street Outreach.HealthJan 29, 2023
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City of Kelowna expands emergency warming actions as freezing weather hits B.C."We're very concerned about the well-being of anybody and anyone who is sheltering outdoors in our community," said Darren Caul, community safety director for the City of Kelowna.CanadaDec 20, 2022
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Praire Harm Reduction to offer overnight shelter for Saskatoon’s most vulnerableLast week, Prairie Harm Reduction received approximately $240, 000 in funding to increase shelter capacity and service hours during winter months.CanadaDec 7, 2022
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‘We jumped through so many hoops’: Homeless couple recount process in accessing social housingFor over two and half years, Noah and Shawn have been unhoused, relying on the shelter system and sleeping outdoors on occasion in Toronto.CanadaDec 6, 2022
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Well-known advocate for Kelowna homeless population dies suddenlyThe group John Thiessen headed would go out every second or third night, depending on what donations they'd gathered, to help those living on Kelowna streets.HealthDec 5, 2022
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Saskatoon Wellness Centre transition to Fairhaven location officially underwayThe new location of the Saskatoon Wellness Center is at 415 Fairmont Dr., a former church building, in the Fairhaven neighbourhood and will be able to house 106 people.CanadaNov 25, 2022
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