Community Services
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Much-needed Black community centre opens its doors to LondonersThe 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.CanadaDec 15, 2020
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Parents ask Alberta government to allow in-person therapy for children with special needsThe pandemic has meant the cancellation of in-person therapy for many young Alberta children. Some parents want that style of service to resume.EducationOct 19, 2020
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Concerns raised over province’s use of hotels as emergency housingIt'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.PoliticsFeb 21, 2020
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‘They’re basically giving us the boot’: Dartmouth hotel terminates reservations with social assistance guestsWith 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".PoliticsFeb 20, 2020
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Waterloo Region shuffles service delivery for vulnerable people in bid to improve accessThe region has integrated services such as children’s services, housing services and employment and income support.CanadaNov 19, 2019
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‘We need to find a solution’: Bryony House workers call for immediate temporary shelterThe 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.CanadaNov 15, 2019
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Halifax’s Out of the Cold shelter hopes to open again as it looks for new home"It's imperative that people who have nowhere to go in the winter have a safe, healthy space."CanadaOct 23, 2019
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N.S. adults with disabilities address lack of appropriate housing during National Accessibility WeekThe provincial government plans to build eight new small option homes throughout the province as part of a multi-year investment plan.CanadaMay 27, 2019
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Nova Scotia awards grants to 24 organizations in push to prevent domestic violenceThe 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.PoliticsApr 29, 2019
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Dartmouth man ‘feels punished’ because he was denied provincial dental benefits for working full-timeA 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.HealthNov 6, 2018
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