Elizabeth Fry Society

• N.S. group apologizes for inviting convicted killer to speak at panel

  The Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia is now apologizing after an event included Marissa Shephard, who was convicted in the 2015 killing of a Moncton, N.B. teenager.

  Canada

  14 mins
  
• Elizabeth Fry Society’s shelter closes after lease extension denied

  The site along Fort Road near the Belvedere LRT Station was meant to be a temporary home but since the Elizabeth Fry Society hasn't found a new one, it has been evicted.

  Canada

  Apr 10
  
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• Harry Critchley remembered for ‘dedicating his life’ to helping the most vulnerable

  Harry Critchley is being remembered by his friends and family as an incredible advocate, lawyer, husband and father. The Nova Scotia man died suddenly last month.

  Crime

  Mar 4, 2025
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• Renovictions, fixed-term leases leading to people sleeping rough in Halifax: survey

  A new survey among people sleeping rough in the Halifax area suggests the practices of renovictions and fixed-term leases are contributing to the rising number of unhoused people.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2023
• Sex worker wins in Nova Scotia court, but ruling leaves sex industry conflicted

  In a legal decision described as the first of its kind in Canada, a Halifax sex worker successfully sued a client for nonpayment of services.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2023
• Saskatoon and Regina hold events advocating for more harm reduction supports

  Wednesday is International Overdose Awareness Day, and people gathered at the Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre to get the point across that this was a growing issue.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2022
• New N.S. thrift store a ‘beautiful little space’ with abundance of opportunities

  The Abundance Store in downtown Dartmouth works to support the Elizabeth Fry Society and help marginalized people gain work experience and skills.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2022
• Dartmouth transitional home for vulnerable women in ‘desperate’ need of repairs

  A century-old home in Dartmouth that houses women coming out of incarceration is in desperate need of repairs.

  Canada

  May 27, 2022
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• Calls grow for inmate releases as COVID-19 cases climb in Canada’s jails and prisons

  Correctional Service Canada has reported outbreaks at 16 federal prisons since the beginning of December 2021, when the Omicron variant first took hold in the country.

  Health

  Jan 4, 2022
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• Nova Scotia’s housing plan hailed by non-profits as an ‘impressive’ first step

  The province announced an extension of its two-per-cent rent cap, as well as investments in affordable housing units and a planning task force.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2021