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Homeless shelters always face extra pressure when the temperature drops and a Montreal entrepreneur is working to open a new resource for the unhoused in a somewhat unconventional way. But he claims red tape is getting in the way. Global’s Dan Spector reports.

Six new locations have been identified by Toronto staff to build new permanent homeless shelters. But only 400 spaces will be net new and advocates say that’s a concern. Matthew Bingley reports.

Some overnight shelters in Montreal are having to add chairs to help house people experiencing homelessness. Many beds are already full and resources are limited. As Global’s Phil Carpenter reports, workers in shelters are struggling to keep up with growing demand.

Dying on the street or in a shelter is unfortunately not uncommon for those living rough, suffering from addictions and other health issues. Last year, 436 people experiencing homelessness died in Calgary — more than double in 2022. Jayme Doll has one family’s heartbreaking story. WARNING: some may find the images in this story difficult...

Many refugees seeking safety in Canada have little money with them and just the clothes on their back. The Centre for Newcomers says it is seeing a large increase in refugee claimants in Calgary. As Jayme Doll reports, some of them – including expectant mothers– are ending up in homeless shelters.

A fundraising campaign has been launched in Steinbach to build an overnight shelter for people struggling with homelessness.

As the temperature drops, Fredericton Homeless Shelters is preparing to keep people without homes safe. A new, temporary shelter will quadruple their low-barrier shelter capacity. Anna Mandin reports.

As the temperature drops, Fredericton Homeless Shelters is preparing to keep people without homes safe. A new, temporary shelter will quadruple their low-barrier shelter capacity. Anna Mandin reports.

The deal that could end a decades-long feud over Churchill Falls energy, a major Quebec health-care provider enters creditor protection, and Longueuil shuts down plans for a homeless shelter.

Fueled by concerns about crime and drug use around an emergency homeless shelter, Peterborough police say major changes are come to the Trinity Community Centre neighbourhood. Germain Ma has more on what this means and reaction.

An effort to help fill the stomachs of Kelowna construction workers is also helping a local homeless shelter. And a Kelowna woman is pleading for the province to bring more affordable addiction treatment options to the Okanagan.

Kelowna Gospel Mission’s food truck is keeping busy, feeding construction workers at a project across the street from the homeless shelter. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, everyone involved is benefitting.

Residents of the Dovercourt neighbourhood are concerned with a Hope Mission homeless shelter that plans to open in a nearby industrial area of northwest Edmonton. Kabi Moulitharan explains.

It’s looking more and more like a former department store in New Westminster will remain a homeless shelter for a while longer. As Emily Lazatin reports, it has a lot to do with delays in a promised new shelter being built by the province.

A family of four is homeless after a fire destroyed their three-bedroom apartment home in Saint-Leonard. All their personal belongings are gone and they’re struggling to find a new place to live. For now, they’re shuttling between staying at shelters and at the homes of friends. Global’s Matilda Cerone has their story.

Quebecers need to brace themselves for a cocktail of winter weather. Some overnight shelters in Montreal are having to add chairs to help house people experiencing homelessness. Lovers of meat could soon find prices creeping up due to a shortage of butchers.

Domestic violence is becoming an increasingly pressing issue, Jasminder Sekhon from Victim Services Toronto says. And shelters for women say they are in a crisis, with not enough beds to keep up with demand for their service. The Women’s National Housing and Homelessness Network reports that approximately 699 women and 236 accompanying children are turned...

WATCH: Mayor Cynthia Block explains her 100 day mandate including supports for business, homelessness, and warming shelters in Saskatoon.

The City of Edmonton is exploring homeless shelter guidelines, as well as where those shelters belong. It comes as one is set to open in a location you may not have expected. Morgan Black reports.

The Shoebox Project is a non-profit organization with chapters across Canada including here in Montreal. The organization collects and distributes shoeboxes filled with essentials, personal care products, and warm accessories for women in local shelters, impacted by homelessness. In the coming weeks you can donate a gift-filled shoebox at a local event supporting the mission...