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Amid an overdose crisis, detox beds added at Calgary Drop-In CentreThe Calgary Drop-In Centre announced two new programs for vulnerable people struggling with addiction to safely withdraw from drugs or alcohol under medical supervision.CanadaJun 9
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Halifax council to discuss homelessness MOUs, extending Dartmouth emergency shelterHalifax Regional Municipal councillors will be discussing this week whether to move ahead with negotiating Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to address homelessness and housing.CanadaMar 19
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Man banned from Goderich, Ont. shelter later found crawling through ceiling, OPP allegeStaff at Lakeshore United Church told officers they had previously banned the man due to his behaviour and non-compliance, police said.CrimeJan 4
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Peterborough groups partner to launch emergency winter response program for homeless populationLast week a motion at city council to grant $100,000 to support the drop-in program was lost on a tie vote.CanadaDec 19, 2022
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‘It’s going to save lives’: Emergency shelter opens in Saint John, N.B.Operated out of a former arena, the shelter has capacity for 40 people, and is expected to remain open until the spring.CanadaDec 6, 2022
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N.S. opening emergency shelter in Lower Sackville with $380K fundingIn partnership with Beacon House Interfaith Society, the province is working to open an evening and overnight shelter at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Lower Sackville, N.S.CanadaDec 1, 2022
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New Dartmouth men’s shelter to provide 20 beds during winter monthsA new emergency shelter for men is opening up in downtown Dartmouth this winter, providing 20 beds for evening and overnight stays.CanadaNov 24, 2022
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‘Outpouring of compassion’ for those coping on Kelowna streets during cold weatherA winter shelter has not yet opened this season and the outlook for one is bleak.CanadaNov 14, 2022
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CMHA in Kelowna, B.C. launches temporary mat program amid local winter shelter shortageThis season, there is an unprecedented number of people sheltering outside. In Kelowna alone, it's estimated to be around 150 people.CanadaNov 10, 2022
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Odds of winter shelter opening in Kelowna, B.C. this year not goodThe lack of suitable sites for a shelter combined with the staffing crunch means there is a good possibility of a winter shelter not opening this year at all.CanadaNov 7, 2022
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