Emergency Shelter

• Amid an overdose crisis, detox beds added at Calgary Drop-In Centre

  The Calgary Drop-In Centre announced two new programs for vulnerable people struggling with addiction to safely withdraw from drugs or alcohol under medical supervision.

  Canada

  Jun 9
  
• Halifax council to discuss homelessness MOUs, extending Dartmouth emergency shelter

  Halifax Regional Municipal councillors will be discussing this week whether to move ahead with negotiating Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to address homelessness and housing.

  Canada

  Mar 19
  
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• Man banned from Goderich, Ont. shelter later found crawling through ceiling, OPP allege

  Staff at Lakeshore United Church told officers they had previously banned the man due to his behaviour and non-compliance, police said.

  Crime

  Jan 4
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• Peterborough groups partner to launch emergency winter response program for homeless population

  Last week a motion at city council to grant $100,000 to support the drop-in program was lost on a tie vote.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2022
• ‘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.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2022
• N.S. opening emergency shelter in Lower Sackville with $380K funding

  In 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.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
• New Dartmouth men’s shelter to provide 20 beds during winter months

  A new emergency shelter for men is opening up in downtown Dartmouth this winter, providing 20 beds for evening and overnight stays.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2022
• ‘Outpouring of compassion’ for those coping on Kelowna streets during cold weather

  A winter shelter has not yet opened this season and the outlook for one is bleak.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2022
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• CMHA in Kelowna, B.C. launches temporary mat program amid local winter shelter shortage

  This season, there is an unprecedented number of people sheltering outside. In Kelowna alone, it's estimated to be around 150 people.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2022
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• Odds of winter shelter opening in Kelowna, B.C. this year not good

  The 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.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2022