Politicians call for new homeless shelter in Côte-des-Neiges
With homelessness increasing in Montreal, Côte-des-Neiges is no exception. There are calls for a new homeless shelter in the area.
Politics
May 3
Animal neglect in New Brunswick reaching ‘record-breaking’ levels in 2024: SPCA
In a release from the New Brunswick SCPA, it was said that the animal rescue group is already up 149 calls from this point a year ago.
Canada
Apr 18
North Central Family Centre launches campaign to support affordable housing
North Central Family Centre launched a capital campaign to offset the remaining balance of the affordable housing complex and community hub that will open later this year.
Canada
May 2
Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, March 28
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, March 28.
Canada
Mar 28
Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, March 21
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, March 21.
Canada
Mar 21
Ontario Human Rights Commission ‘concerned’ with Cobourg emergency shelter bylaw
The town's emergency care establishment bylaw requires shelters to be licenced, provide 24-7 security, regular maintenance, a 24/7 contact for issues and have insurance.
Politics
Apr 10
Halifax to designate new homeless encampment sites as remaining spaces overflow
Halifax is looking to designate new encampment locations for unhoused people now that the remaining authorized sites have twice as many residents as recommended.
Canada
Apr 29
‘It’s frustrating’: Dartmouth city councillor worried about proposed housing site
Tony Mancini worried there will be a lack of consultation for a housing project slated for Dartmouth that includes a Pallet village and modular housing.
Apr 22
City clears tents pitched outside designated encampment area in Vancouver’s CRAB Park
City crews removed an estimated 22 tents set up in the park's south side, where daytime sheltering is not permitted.
Politics
Apr 16
Halifax braces for another summer of full parks as homelessness continues to rise
With summer fast approaching, the city of Halifax is preparing for an increase in tents around local green spaces as the homelessness crisis persists.
Canada
May 7
How Saint John’s abandoned buildings might soon be converted into housing
A non-profit group has launched an initiative dubbed 'Vacant to Vibrant' and is working to purchase abandoned properties in Saint John and renovate them into affordable housing.
Canada
Apr 24
Saskatoon city council police and fire report turns into call to report crimes
Saskatoon's interim police chief Dave Haye stressed the importance of reporting crime on Wednesday.
Crime
Apr 10
Can homeless people sleep outdoors? U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in.
In California and other Western states, courts have ruled that it’s unconstitutional to fine and arrest people sleeping in homeless encampments if shelter space is lacking.
U.S. News
Apr 22
B.C. preparing for increased wildfire risk in northeastern region
Forests minister Bruce Ralston said the province is preemptively setting up a wildfire command centre in the Fort Nelson area, ahead of the coming weekend.
Environment
May 9
Vancouver neighbourhood group launches petition, bus ad opposing seniors housing project
A group of Dunbar homeowners are fighting the project, saying the building is too high and will tower over nearby homes, blocking out the sun.
Politics
Apr 9
Alberta government mum on low-income transit pass funding cuts in Calgary and Edmonton
The mayors of Edmonton and Calgary said the Alberta government has pulled $12 million in funding meant to help low-income residents access public transit.
Politics
Apr 30
Ottawa approves B.C.’s ask for public drug use ban in decriminalization pilot
At the start of 2023, B.C. began its three-year decriminalization pilot project as the province grapples with high rates of opioid addiction.
Canada
May 7
Arrest made after police issue emergency alert about ‘dangerous man’ in Bible Hill, N.S.
People living in the areas of Colchester, Cumberland, East Hants, and Pictou County were told to seek immediate shelter and lock their doors and windows by N.S. RCMP.
Crime
Apr 19
Israel launches Rafah assault, says ceasefire talks to continue
Hamas's acceptance of the cease-fire deal came hours after Israel ordered an evacuation of Palestinians from eastern neighborhoods of Rafah, signaling an invasion was imminent.
World
May 6
Report alleges RCMP mistreatment of homeless Indigenous women in NWT
Homeless Indigenous women in the North do not feel well-protected by the RCMP and instead face violence and discrimination by police, a new report has found.
Canada
Apr 11