Emergency Shelter
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Ontario Human Rights Commission ‘concerned’ with Cobourg emergency shelter bylawThe town's emergency care establishment bylaw requires shelters to be licenced, provide 24-7 security, regular maintenance, a 24/7 contact for issues and have insurance.PoliticsApr 10
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New security funding announced for Saskatchewan emergency shelters: Provincial budgetThe 2024-25 provincial budget announced that the Ministry of Social Services will provide $3.45 million to third-party services to keep areas surrounding emergency shelters safe.CanadaMar 25
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Sutherland residents voice feelings of isolation surrounding Saskatoon shelter decisionsResidents lined the walls of a school gym to voice their concerns surrounding the 30-bed emergency shelter planned for the former fire station in the Sutherland area of Saskatoon.CanadaFeb 12
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Emergency shelter run by John Howard Society of Saskatchewan opens in Moose JawAn emergency overnight shelter has opened in Moose Jaw with the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan running the facility.CanadaJan 24
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Temporary 30-bed emergency shelter announced in SaskatoonThe City of Saskatoon confirmed a 30-bed temporary emergency residential shelter in the Sutherland area.CanadaJan 19
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Another emergency shelter is opening in Halifax — this time, at the ForumA new emergency shelter is opening later this month at the Halifax Forum, the latest in a number of new shelters popping up as the region struggles with rising homelessness.CanadaJan 9
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Removal of high-risk homeless encampments in Edmonton expected to begin FridayAn effort to remove several homeless encampments in Edmonton is slated to start on Friday. The city and police say the process will fully comply with the interim injunction.CanadaDec 28, 2023
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Emergency injunction granted to stop large encampment eviction in EdmontonOn Friday, the courts granted an interim injunction against the City of Edmonton and police, which advocates filed to halt the closure of dozens of homeless encampments.CanadaDec 15, 2023
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Wetaskiwin council postpones decision on Hope Mission emergency shelterWetaskiwin city council has decided to postpone a decision on approving a new emergency shelter after hearing about a proposed recovery facility nearby.CanadaDec 11, 2023
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Calgary-area quilters give ‘a big hug’ to women at emergency shelterCalgary-area seniors are making quilts for women and children at the emergency shelter operated by the Chestermere Women’s Crisis Society.FeaturesNov 30, 2023
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