The centre is being temporarily housed at 717 Richmond St. Plans are in the works to have the centre move to a larger and more permanent space next year.

The pandemic has meant the cancellation of in-person therapy for many young Alberta children. Some parents want that style of service to resume.

It's unclear what type of agreement the department of community services has with hotels they use for emergency housing, and if any concrete contracts are in place.

With a relentless winter wind cutting through the air, several people who say they're just trying to survive on social assistance gathered outside of the Travelodge Suites in Dartmouth to try and desperately explain how they're being "kicked out".

The region has integrated services such as children’s services, housing services and employment and income support.

The building that housed the shelter has been around since the 1880s and was damaged during Hurrican Dorian in September, forcing those at the shelter to flee the facility during the storm. It hasn't reopened since and the building is now for sale.

"It's imperative that people who have nowhere to go in the winter have a safe, healthy space."

The provincial government plans to build eight new small option homes throughout the province as part of a multi-year investment plan.

The province has handed out grants to 24 community organizations in the province with the goal of preventing domestic violence while also supporting victims and their families.

A Dartmouth man is frustrated over missing out on much needed dental surgery after not qualifying for a social assistance program due to working full-time hours.