Halifax Unhoused
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Halifax senior couple forced to live in tent ‘extremely happy and thankful’ for apartment"I am extremely happy and thankful to everybody that's helped make this happen," said Judy Howe through tears, as she and her partner George Gillmore stood in their new kitchen.CanadaSep 12
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Halifax to designate new homeless encampment sites as remaining spaces overflowHalifax is looking to designate new encampment locations for unhoused people now that the remaining authorized sites have twice as many residents as recommended.CanadaApr 29
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Some of Halifax’s unhoused refuse to go to new shelters — safety is a reason whyCommunity Services Minister Trevor Boudreau says as of Tuesday, 32 of 50 beds were occupied at the shelter at the Halifax Forum. He calls the situation 'frustrating.'CanadaJan 25
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After homeless man dies in Halifax encampment, lawyer keeps up fight for benefitsA 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.CanadaJan 3
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The need for safety and ‘survival’ for those living in Halifax tent encampmentsA fire at the tent encampment at Halifax's Grand Parade this month highlights the dangers faced by those sleeping rough in the city.CanadaDec 29, 2023
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‘There’s going to be more deaths’: Halifax tent community reeling after man diesThe 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.CanadaDec 18, 2023
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Winds over 100 kilometres per hour hit East Coast as homeless tie down tentsPowerful gusts were forecast to reach speeds of more than 100 kilometres per hour on Canada's East Coast on Monday.CanadaDec 18, 2023
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Volunteers purchase ice-fishing shelters for people without homes in HalifaxVolunteer groups have purchased ice-fishing shelters to help homeless people brave the cold, wet weather in Halifax.CanadaDec 4, 2023
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Halifax outreach navigator shares desperation to get people out of tentsHalifax outreach navigator Lucas Goltz says although he sees the city making efforts, he is mostly encouraged by the work of his fellow outreach workers.CanadaOct 20, 2023
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‘Band-aid’ solution of tent encampments on Halifax Common rejected by councilTwo crusher dust ball diamonds on the north side of the Halifax Common were to be converted to a larger homeless encampment if council had approved.CanadaSep 12, 2023
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