Homeless Count

• Halifax homeless population at almost 600, with ‘a lot of people’ missed: survey

  A group of housing organizations and advocates called Point-in-Time Count conducted the research in April during a single point in time across the core of HRM.

  Canada

  May 31
  
• B.C. collecting anonymized data on homelessness

  British Columbia's housing minister says a new method for collecting data on homelessness is the first of its kind in Canada and will help the province tackle the issue.

  Politics

  Mar 16
  
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• Kingston, Ont.-area United Way releases homelessness count numbers

  The number of people experiencing homelessness in the City of Kingston has risen.

  News

  Sep 17, 2021
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• Feud between B.C. government, City of Penticton over temporary shelter continues

  During Tuesday’s city council meeting, city council unanimously agreed that suing the B.C. government over the issue is a possible route they can take.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2021
• Ontario government ‘pauses’ on homelessness count due to gaps, lack of access to data

  The enumeration was launched by the former Liberal government in 2018 as part of a broader strategy to eliminate chronic homelessness in Ontario by 2025.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2019
• Vancouver homeless numbers rise to highest levels since 2002, latest count shows

  The latest count found more than 2,200 people identify as homeless, but the number of people on the street is dropping.

  Jun 12, 2019
• Volunteers hit the streets for annual homeless count in Vancouver

  The annual count and homeless survey provide decision-makers and researchers with valuable information to better understand the current situation.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2019
• Vernon homeless count on the rise

  In late October, 161 homeless people were counted in the city.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2018
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• Blood Tribe participates in homeless count for 1st time

  Officials hope the homeless count on the Alberta first nation will establish a baseline and help connect residents with social services, necessities and housing.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2018
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• Nearly 700 homeless youth in Metro Vancouver, according to new study

  The count found most homeless youth were living on the streets or couch surfing, many because of family conflicts, drug addiction or mental illness.

  Oct 4, 2018