Homeles

• Soaring temperatures impacting homeless population in Lethbridge

  For the homeless population in Lethbridge, the high temperatures are presenting some risks. 

  Weather

  Jul 29, 2020
  
• Vancouver reopens 3 ‘vital’ Downtown Eastside community centres amid COVID-19

  The Carnegie Community Centre, Gathering Place Community Centre and Evelyne Saller Community Centre were closed to indoor access earlier this spring due to COVID-19. 

  Politics

  Jul 15, 2020
  
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• Growing concern for B.C.’s homeless as coronavirus cases continue to mount

  People living on the street tend to already have compromised immune systems, and don't have a home to self-isolate in if they become ill.

  Mar 20, 2020
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• Regina shelters close doors to try to stop COVID-19 spread, food bank stays open for now

  Some of Regina's most vulnerable residents could find themselves out in the cold as two of the city's go-to shelters shutter amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  Health

  Mar 17, 2020
• Moncton homeless shelters ill-equipped to manage coronavirus: executive director

  "It could be more difficult for us."

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2020
• Moncton daycare owner concerned about tent camp after finding needles outside

  The daycare owner says she also witnessed some sexual activity occurring across the road and then there was an assault.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2019
• Commercial Drive businesses link homeless shelter to uptick in crime

  "We’ve been here for 21 years and we have seen an uptick in crime and all of our problems," said the owner of Commercial Drive's Super Valu.

  May 13, 2019
• Supreme Court of Canada rejects appeal of Marpole modular housing project

  Opponents had argued that the facility would act as a magnet for drugs and crime, and was ill suited for a location adjacent to three schools. 

  Jan 17, 2019
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• Homeless in the snow? Long-time Whistler resident fears losing his trailer

  "They're putting us on the streets. That's what's happening."

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2018
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• Motor city: Vancouver home to growing community of RV-dwellers amid housing woes

  The high cost of housing in Vancouver has led to an explosion of people living in campers, vans and RVs.

  Nov 9, 2018