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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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