Edmonton Homeless

• Tuberculosis outbreak declared among Edmonton inner-city homeless population

  There's been 12 tuberculosis cases in 2025 linked to Edmonton's inner city and homeless population, which Alberta health officials say is a significant increase over past years.

  Health

  Nov 13
  
• Mayor praises new housing project to help homeless Edmontonians when they leave hospitals

  Edmonton city council approved the sale of land at to Jasper Place Wellness Centre for $1 last year.

  Politics

  May 23
  
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• Construction of Boyle Street’s new King Thunderbird support centre halfway done

  Boyle Street is preparing to help around 7,000 people a year, whether it's for mental health and addiction, housing referrals, ID and financial aid or other supports.

  Canada

  Apr 4
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• Herb Jamieson homeless shelter converts daytime beds to community space

  Some changes to the way the Herb Jamieson Centre operates caught those who use the men's emergency homeless shelter in central Edmonton by surprise.

  Canada

  Jan 22
• City of Edmonton activates winter safety response plan as cold weather sets in

  The arrival of winter weather means Edmonton's homeless population is looking for more places to shelter from the cold.

  Health

  Nov 21, 2024
• With winter approaching, initiative aims to count number of homeless Edmontonians

  Homeward Trust Edmonton's "Point-in-Time" count will begin Thursday afternoon.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2024
• Feds contribute $21M to Boyle Street’s new support centre in downtown Edmonton

  With a $21-million grant from the federal government, Boyle Street Community Services has been able to gather $45 million in funding for a new centre in downtown Edmonton. 

  Canada

  May 3, 2024
• Support centre for homeless will be permanent in Edmonton, expanded to Calgary: province

  The province is making a navigation and support centre to provide safe shelter for the homeless in Edmonton permanent and has announced plans for a similar facility in Calgary.

  Crime

  Mar 26, 2024
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• Edmonton advocates call for more housing funding following Alberta budget 2024

  Advocates say Edmonton is facing a housing crisis and people need more help from the province, something the budget shortfall won't fix. 

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2024
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• With cold weather coming, City of Edmonton to activate extreme cold weather protocols on Sunday

  The protocols are aimed at protecting homeless Edmontonians from the cold.

  Weather

  Feb 24, 2024