Emergency Shelters

• Saskatoon city councillors discuss homeless people and emergency shelter spaces

  Motions are being discussed in Saskatoon city council to address emergency shelters being established in the city.

  Canada

  Feb 28
  
• Saskatoon searching for emergency shelter spaces after provincial funding announcement

  More details were given about the two emergency shelters that will be located in Regina and Saskatoon, with the city of Saskatoon taking the lead on finding possible locations.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2023
  
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• Ahead of another rainstorm, how N.S. emergency shelters are trying to keep unhoused people safe

  Another rainstorm is set to hit Nova Scotia, and preparations are underway in Halifax to ensure those sleeping rough in the municipality have a safe place to stay.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2023
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• Federal funding application denial a setback for Kingston, Ont. youth hub

  Home Base Housings plans for a youth hub has taken a hit after $14M federal rapid housing initiative program denies the application.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2023
• Toronto secures more than 200 shelter spaces for asylum seekers amid housing crisis

  A press release from the city says it has secured rooms at two hotels and a city emergency shelter for 212 asylum seekers.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2023
• N.B. shelter executive challenges funding promises amid ‘explosive’ homelessness situation

  New Brunswick announced $8 million over three years to combat homelessness, but those working on the front lines say they've seen very little funding offered to help those in need.

  Politics

  Feb 7, 2023
• With frigid temperatures coming, Halifax groups work to support unhoused people

  With temperatures expected to drop deep into the negatives Friday night, front-line workers in Halifax are busy trying to keep the city’s most vulnerable residents safe.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2023
• Saskatoon activates cold weather response amidst freezing temperatures

  The Emergency Wellness Centre and Prairie Harm Reduction are the only locations open overnight.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2023
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• Private Edmonton council meeting on homelessness sparks concern, accusations of ‘toxic’ governance

  Ward sipiwiyiniwak Coun. Sarah Hamilton said it was indicative of a “toxic governance structure” and that she thought council was ignoring the advice of city staff.

  Politics

  Oct 20, 2022
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• Winnipeg street census offers snapshot of city’s homeless during pandemic

  The Interim Street Census, which was recorded between April 21-22, found of that of 1,100 Winnipeggers, 370 were in unsheltered areas while 300 were in emergency shelters.

  Health

  Nov 3, 2021