Brunswick Street Mission

• ‘It’s not enough’: N.S. shelters say they need more support and fast

  Shelters in Nova Scotia are working to meet rising housing demands as the weather gets colder. Some say there are in desperate need of more resources.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2023
  
• ‘Dignity of choice’: Halifax food bank offers new experience for clients

  A Halifax non-profit organization that typically operated under the traditional food box model has changed to a choice-based food bank model following client feedback.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2022
  
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• Nova Scotia announces support for overdose prevention sites

  This is the province's first funding initiative for safe consumption sites — something that has previously fallen on non-profit organizations.

  Health

  Feb 5, 2021
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• Nova Scotia to invest $910K in improving community facilities

  'We're working to ensure communities have safe, comfortable spaces that foster community pride and build stronger connections.'

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2020
• Brunswick Street Mission providing free Thanksgiving dinners Saturday

  'We know that things have been challenging because of COVID, there haven't been many hot meals available in the community.'

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2020
• New Halifax overdose prevention site officially up and running

  Operating out of a new location, Atlantic Canada's only overdose prevention site has opened its doors.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2020
• Approval granted for new Halifax overdose prevention site to open

  The Public Health Agency of Canada approved an expemption for a new Halifax overdose prevention site to open Aug. 17.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2020
• Nova Scotia government still not committing to supporting an overdose prevention site

  New overdose prevention site being funded through charitable donation. OPS advocates continue to call on province to support.

  Health

  Jul 31, 2020
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• New location proposed for overdose prevention site in Halifax

  The HaliFIX Overdose Prevention Society was home to the first overdose prevention site in Atlantic Canada.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2020
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• Halifax’s Brunswick Street Mission sees number of daily meals needed double in only 2 weeks

  We are all in this together: Global News will feature our local community partners to highlight how they are handling day-to-day operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and how you can help. As thousands of Maritimes self-isolate, it can be easy to live inside a bubble of protection and forget the others in our community who...

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  Apr 13, 2020