Homeless People

• Premier Caroline Cochrane recounts hunt for homeless during Yellowknife evacuation

  Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane said she checked to make sure homeless people weren't forgotten when the territory ordered everyone in its capital to leave.

  Fire

  Aug 21, 2023
  
• Homeless people ‘perform’ to access support services, UBC Okanagan study finds

  "The research results did not surprise me and I don’t think anyone working our sector would be surprised by those results."

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2021
  
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• Pandemic’s effect on homelessness could take years to play out. Experts call for action

  The author of the report says it wouldn't surprise him to see homeless counts rise by 10 to 15 per cent in some cities depending on what happens in the labour market.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2020
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• Court hears Toronto homeless safer in tents than shelters during pandemic

  A Toronto court is set to hear arguments today from a group of homeless men and women living in tents who are pushing back against attempts by the city to remove them from parks.

  Health

  Oct 1, 2020
• Number of homeless people in Metro Vancouver rose slightly in pre-pandemic count

  The survey, which took place in March, found 3,634 people in the region experiencing homelessness -- an increase of 29 from the last count in 2017.

  Aug 5, 2020
• Coronavirus: Homeless Canadians need help from governments, advocates say

  With more cities suspecting community transmission of the novel coronavirus, the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness has put out an urgent call for more emergency shelter beds to protect Canada's vulnerable homeless population.

  Health

  Mar 17, 2020
• New Kelowna food bank aims to help Okanagan’s animals in need

  "We don't as a society support them [homeless people who have pets]," said Nicole Wilks.

  Dec 23, 2019
• ‘It does affect all of us’: Regina organizations to recognize World Homelessness Day

  Organizations in Regina are joining cities across the globe to celebrate World Homelessness Day with events and meals.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2019
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• Peterborough mayor issues 10-point ‘rapid response’ plan to address homelessness

  The plan includes implementing immediate relief, support and services to encourage those living in rough spaces to move indoors.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2019
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• Winnipeg shelters call for donations to help vulnerable people beat the heat

  With more scorching temperatures in the forecast for Winnipeg, organizations like Siloam Mission and Main Street Project need help keeping the city's most vulnerable residents cool.

  Aug 8, 2018