Edmonton Homelessness

• Edmonton human rights group upset encampment hearing won’t be heard until new year

  Last month, the coalition took legal action against the city, arguing ongoing evictions of people in encampments is harmful.

  Canada

  Nov 20
  
• Edmonton Police Service sees numbers drop in high-crime areas

  The Edmonton Police Service updated the Edmonton Police Commission Thursday on two programs they say are making a big difference for crime and safety in the city.

  Crime

  Nov 16
  
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• 2 people found dead after weekend fires at Edmonton homeless encampments

  A man and a woman were found dead after separate fires were put out at homeless encampments in central Edmonton this past weekend.

  Fire

  Nov 6
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• Boyle Street temporarily moving social services across 5 central Edmonton locations

  Boyle Street Community Services has released a plan to continue offering supports to Edmonton's vulnerable while itself is without a permanent home for the next year and a half.

  Canada

  Sep 25
• Dallas police chief shares crime reduction success story at Edmonton conference

  'None of us are going to arrest our way into the safer cities,' Dallas police Chief Eddie Garcia said after his keynote speech on innovative approaches to community safety.

  Crime

  Sep 19
• Boyle Street’s looming closure begs community to question: Do Edmonton’s most vulnerable matter?

  With Boyle Street needing to find a new home come Oct. 1, many homeless and vulnerable community members fear they will be left out on the street.

  Canada

  Sep 13
• Lawsuit filed against City of Edmonton over encampment response

  The CJHR is suing the City of Edmonton, claiming the 'eviction and displacement of individuals residing in encampments' violates those people's rights and freedoms.

  Canada

  Aug 31
• City calls on feds for more support for Edmonton’s affordable housing crisis

  Edmonton's mayor co-wrote a letter to the federal government asking for funding for affordable housing, something the city desperately needs as encampments continue to grow.

  Canada

  Aug 1
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• West end resource centre for homeless Edmontonians closing over lack of funding

  The west Edmonton centre not only works to address affordable housing issues, but also food security, health care, employment and community building.

  Canada

  May 19
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• As Edmonton eyes new approach to dealing with homeless camps, mayor calls on province for support

  'We will not be able to find permanent, sustainable solutions to this crisis until the province recognizes that it's their lack of investment that is causing disorder in Edmonton.'

  Health

  Apr 12