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Moving day is fast approaching and according to a recent Quebec homelessness count, eviction is the main trigger for home loss. Meanwhile, rents have gone up by nearly 71% in Montreal since 2019 which is higher than the national average. The Old Brewery Mission is gearing up for July 1st releasing a new advertising campaign...

A new re-housing facility in Montreal’s St-Michel borough is now home to 27 low-income seniors who, until now, were facing homelessness. Thanks to the Old Brewery Mission and a generous donation from the Saputo family, residents can begin a new, stable chapter of their lives. Global’s Elizabeth Zogalis reports.

As the province prepares for an upcoming cold snap, Montreal-area shelters are springing into action. Staff at the Old Brewery Mission downtown Montreal are getting ready to accommodate as many people as they can.

With the arrival of colder weather, the Old Brewery Mission is stepping up its outreach services to meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness. President and CEO OF The Old Brewery Mission, James Hughes, joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to talk about those services and needs during this holiday period.

On International Day of Older Persons, the Old Brewery Mission in Montreal is sounding the alarm on unhoused seniors. Advocates say seniors are the new face of the homelessness crisis and that a growing number are at risk. Phil Carpenter reports.

On International Day of Older Persons, the Old Brewery Mission in Montreal is sounding the alarm on unhoused seniors. New flood maps are out and the number of buildings located in flood zones in the greater Montreal area has doubled. New efforts are being made to try and clean up the Lake of Two Mountains.

Matthew Pearce has been the face of the Old Brewery Mission. The man who has made it his mission in life to help Montreal’s most vulnerable will be saying goodbye to the job he has held for the past twelve years. As Global’s Phil Carpenter explains, while change is never easy, Old Brewery Mission will...

Montreal police found a homeless man who had tested positive for COVID-19 in line to receive a meal at the Old Brewery Mission. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports he had been left to wander the streets for forty-eight hours after he was tested for the coronavirus.

Tue, Feb 14: In an effort to build bridges with the city’s homeless community, Montreal police officers are serving dinner at the Old Brewery Mission. Global’s Elysia Bryan-Baynes reports.

In Montreal, a mobile clinic that reaches out to unhoused people in encampments and Metro stations is celebrating its first anniversary. The resource run by the Old Brewery Mission has helped homeless people nearly 3,000 times in the past year. Global’s Dan Spector has more.

The doors at the emergency shelter at the former Royal Victoria Hospital are now closed. Global’s Andrea Howick is joined by Old Brewery Mission president Matthew Pearce to talk about the shelter and the how he would like to see more permanent housing for Montreal’s homeless.

The wintry weather began early in Montreal this year, which can be tough for the city’s most vulnerable. During the city’s first snowfall, many of Montreal’s shelters were already at full capacity. Global’s Elysia Bryan-Baynes was joined by Old Brewery Mission research coordinator Hannah Brais to discuss the shelter’s plans for the cold months ahead.

A new wet shelter has been established at the Old Brewery Mission in conjunction with the public health department. It’s a pilot project to help unhoused Montrealers battling alcohol addiction. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.

Thu, Jan 12: Matthew Pearce, president and CEO of the Old Brewery Mission, meets Montreal police chief Philippe Pichet to discuss how authorities should deal with the homeless. As Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports, Pearce asked for the meeting following altercation between a homeless man and police.

The cold weather has hit earlier than usual and that means the Old Brewery Mission has put its cold weather plan into action. President Matthew Pearce speaks to Senior Anchor Jamie Orchard.

The Old Brewery Mission is marking a milestone with the inauguration of new bedrooms for women seeking emergency shelter. The Patricia Mackenzie Pavilion now has bedrooms instead of its 25- year-old dormitory. Global’s Phil Carpenter took a tour of the pavilion.

Sun, May 1: Matthew Pearce with the Old Brewery Mission offers his perspective on interacting with the mentally ill, following a fatal police shooting earlier this week.

A popular spot for unhoused Montrealers will soon be open 24 hours a day. The Old Brewery Mission cafe is extending its operating hours after thanks to a $500,000 donation from the National Bank. As Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports, the safe space if vital to the city’s growing homeless community. AS OUR BRAYDEN JAGER...

It takes a village to help Montreal’s homeless get back on their feet – and it’s a mission the Old Brewery Mission has taken on with pride. As Gloria Henriquez reports, those who work for the organization say the results are astonishing.

Thu, Oct 18: The Old Brewery Mission has a new way to help Montrealers get off the streets. As Global’s Elysia Bryan-Baynes reports, the Lise Watier Pavillon offers an affordable and safe place where women can rebuild their lives.