Emergency Shelter

• 295 people utilize new emergency shelter in Saskatoon in first 28 days

  The average stay in the Saskatoon Tribal Council’s Emergency Wellness Centre is five days.

  Canada

  Jan 13
  
• Saskatoon Tribal Council receives $65K for its Emergency Wellness Centre

  Sheri Benson said access to safe and affordable housing is a growing concern in Saskatoon made worse due to COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jan 10
  
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• Delays continue for some HRM modular units as winter storm approaches

  Modular units for unhoused people that were set to open in Dartmouth more than two weeks ago still aren't ready. There is no timeline for modular units coming to Halifax.

  Canada

  Jan 6
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• New emergency shelter opens in Saskatoon

  The 50-bed wellness centre on 1st Avenue North opened its doors for the first time on Wednesday evening.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2021
• Opening of downtown Saskatoon emergency shelter delayed

  Saskatoon Tribal Council staff is waiting on approval for an HVAC inspection that would ensure proper air circulation and ventilation in the building before the centre can open.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2021
• Saskatoon emergency downtown shelter approved, plans to open Monday

  Service providers said changes to income support, along with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, have led to more people experiencing homelessness.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2021
• Demand exceeds capacity, Regina interim emergency shelter waitlist grows

  Shelters throughout Regina are reaching peak capacity levels as temperatures continue to fall and demand increases.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2021
• Temporary emergency shelter proposed in Saskatoon to support homeless population

  The Saskatoon Tribal Council and several partners are proposing a temporary emergency wellness centre at 145 1st Ave. N.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2021
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• Fewer winter shelter spaces, more people sleeping on Kelowna streets, says Gospel Mission

  Service providers have ben trying to secure a site for a winter shelter but efforts have so far been unsuccessful.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2021
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• Halifax-Yarmouth archdiocese, HRM moving quickly on emergency shelter accommodations

  Halifax Regional Municipality expects modular units for 24 people to be ready by Dec. 20, while the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth hopes to open up to 20 shelters by Dec. 24

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2021