Homeless Crisis

• Finland’s successful approach to ending homelessness catches eye of Quebec City

  Quebec City Mayor Bruno Marchand has suggested that the solution to the crisis may be a Finnish model, which is a 'housing first' approach that aims to give everyone a home.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2023
  
• ‘More work to be done’: Homelessness a major issue in Saskatchewan this year

  As the year is almost over, here's a look at Saskatchewan's homelessness situation in Regina and Saskatoon and what is being done to help those who have nowhere to go.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2023
  
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• Toronto’s homeless residents and frontline workers brace for bitter winter

  The housing crisis in Toronto saw unprecedented numbers of people experiencing homelessness last year, and homeless residents are preparing for another bitter winter.

  Features

  Dec 16, 2023
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• Birdhouse project raises funds for Oliver, B.C. homeless population

  You may have seen a collection of colourful birdhouse along Main Street in Oliver, B.C. -- the public art project though is more than just what meets the eye.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2023
• Unhoused people in Kingston, Ont., struggle against viciously cold weather

  As temperatures neared record lows in Kingston overnight Thursday into Friday, the over 200 unhoused people in the city struggled against the brutal conditions.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2023
• Vernon, B.C.’s Kindness Meter program suffers ‘steady decline’ of donations

  The City of Vernon says they've experienced a steady decline in donations given through the Kindness Meter program that began in 2016 but hopes things will change.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2023
• Kelowna teen starts organization to support local homeless population

  Tor Broughton, 17, is hitting the streets in hopes of helping out the homeless population with his organization, Kelowna Street Outreach.

  Health

  Jan 29, 2023
• Interior Health responds to ‘call to action’ letter from homeless advocates

  There are not enough shelter spaces, according to shelter operators. There are a lot of complex healthcare needs among those living on the streets.

  Health

  Dec 12, 2022
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• Temporary homeless shelter in Barrie, Ont. will be in operation for winter

  The County of Simcoe will soon be ready to open a new temporary homeless shelter to house up to 50 people throughout cold winter months.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2022
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• Church in the Hood keeping Saskatoon residents in the cold warm overnight

  Church in the Hood Ministries is welcoming people aboard their shelter bus to keep people warm over night and provide them with food and coffee throughout the winter.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2022