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Citizens concerned about plans for new Montreal homeless shelter near schools, daycaresThe City of Montreal wants to turn an old, decrepit church in Rosemont into a homeless shelter. Citizens accuse them of lacking transparency.CanadaMay 26
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After much back and forth, Wetaskiwin rescinds permit for Hope Mission shelterDespite having land secured and funding from the province, a permanent emergency homeless shelter in Wetaskiwin is once again up in the air.PoliticsMay 14
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Politicians call for new homeless shelter in Côte-des-NeigesWith homelessness increasing in Montreal, Côte-des-Neiges is no exception. There are calls for a new homeless shelter in the area.PoliticsMay 3
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Hamilton’s public school board considers lowering development charges for affordable housingHWDSB trustees will look over the possibility of lowering development charges for non-profits building affordable housing across the city.CanadaMay 29
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‘Horrific’: Animal Services rescues 68 dogs from Winnipeg homeEarly Wednesday, Winnipeg police called animal services to a home in the Richmond West neighborhood, where 68 dogs were rescued from reportedly horrific conditions.CanadaMay 15
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Barbecue held to mark 3rd anniversary of Vancouver’s CRAB Park encampment'We have been working diligently to try to build relationships with individuals to get them into housing, and we've been fairly successful,' Ravi Kahlon told Global News.PoliticsMay 20
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North Central Family Centre launches campaign to support affordable housingNorth 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.CanadaMay 2
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Ontario woman living illegally in RV encampment as rents continue to riseHeather Grant of Hamilton says she and her family are victims of rents spiking in the city and have yet to find local supportive housing that fits their needs.CanadaMay 28
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More public washroom facilities planned for Saskatoon’s Pleasant Hill, Riversdale neighbourhoodsThe city will be buying a washroom trailer with contracted staff, moving forward with the project at the Riverbank public washroom and bringing in additional drinking water access.CanadaMay 29
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Animal neglect in New Brunswick reaching ‘record-breaking’ levels in 2024: SPCAIn 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.CanadaApr 18
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Ex-wife of Winnipeg serial killer recounts volatile marriage, sexual assaultsThe ex-wife of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki recounted her violent marriage with the man during the second week of his murder trial.CrimeMay 16
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Halifax braces for another summer of full parks as homelessness continues to riseWith summer fast approaching, the city of Halifax is preparing for an increase in tents around local green spaces as the homelessness crisis persists.CanadaMay 7
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Wildfire evacuations: What to know in case you have to leave your homeMany Canadians will likely face an emergency evacuation order or alert for the first time this summer. Here’s what you need to know before it happens.CanadaMay 18
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Halifax to designate new homeless encampment sites as remaining spaces overflowHalifax is looking to designate new encampment locations for unhoused people now that the remaining authorized sites have twice as many residents as recommended.CanadaApr 29
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Canada ranked 7th in foreign aid spending among richest nationsWhile Canada is one of the top contributors to foreign aid among some of the world's richest countries, a fifth of the spending never leaves Canada's borders.CanadaMay 23
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B.C. preparing for increased wildfire risk in northeastern regionForests minister Bruce Ralston said the province is preemptively setting up a wildfire command centre in the Fort Nelson area, ahead of the coming weekend.EnvironmentMay 9
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Large structure fire in Bathurst, N.B., under control but still active, officials sayA large fire broke out Saturday night at an Eddy Group store in Bathurst, N.B., forcing nearby residents to evacuate. The fire was still active Sunday morning, but under control.FireMay 12
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‘It’s frustrating’: Dartmouth city councillor worried about proposed housing siteTony 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
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Ontario Human Rights Commission ‘concerned’ with Cobourg emergency shelter bylawThe 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.PoliticsApr 10
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How Saint John’s abandoned buildings might soon be converted into housingA 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.CanadaApr 24