Halifax Homeless

• First of 200 emergency shelters for Nova Scotia homeless expected later this month

  The first of 200 single-unit pallet shelters purchased to help Nova Scotia’s homeless population are expected to be ready for occupancy sometime next month.

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  Jan 10
  
• N.S. government still has no delivery date for Pallet homes

  The Nova Scotia government is still waiting for the delivery of 200 Pallet structures, which, according to spokespeople, could take weeks.

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  Jan 4
  
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• After homeless man dies in Halifax encampment, lawyer keeps up fight for benefits

  A Nova Scotia lawyer says a homeless client who died in an encampment last month had been fighting for improved income assistance for people living in tents.

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  Jan 3
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• The need for safety and ‘survival’ for those living in Halifax tent encampments

  A fire at the tent encampment at Halifax's Grand Parade this month highlights the dangers faced by those sleeping rough in the city.

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  Dec 29, 2023
• ‘There’s going to be more deaths’: Halifax tent community reeling after man dies

  The community living at the tent encampment at Halifax's Grand Parade is reeling after a recent death, and advocates say the situation will only worsen.

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  Dec 18, 2023
• N.S. government ‘very concerned’ about tent fires at two Halifax homeless encampments

  The Nova Scotia government says it’s very concerned about safety at Halifax’s homeless encampments after tents caught fire at two sites over the weekend. 

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  Dec 11, 2023
• Volunteers purchase ice-fishing shelters for people without homes in Halifax

  Volunteer groups have purchased ice-fishing shelters to help homeless people brave the cold, wet weather in Halifax.

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  Dec 4, 2023
• Halifax outreach navigator shares desperation to get people out of tents

  Halifax outreach navigator Lucas Goltz says although he sees the city making efforts, he is mostly encouraged by the work of his fellow outreach workers.

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  Oct 20, 2023
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• Halifax designating more tent encampment sites to help homeless population

  Municipal staff say the goal is to provide better services and strike a balance so all can share these public spaces.

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  Oct 18, 2023
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• No clear plan on moving tent encampments: Halifax Regional Municipality

  During Tuesday's council meeting, Coun. Waye Mason pleaded with other councillors, noting that dozens of tents are sitting in encampments in his downtown district.

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  Sep 13, 2023