Homeless Shelters
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From homelessness to a permanent home, a Kelowna man’s journey highlights transitional housingLast month, the city announced 60 more transitional housing units that will be located on Appaloosa road near Reid's corner come the new year.CanadaSep 23
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Slave Lake residents speak about homeless shelter’s closure as fall and winter approachTown council halted operations in May to slow a perceived spike in crime that residents said stemmed from the space.CanadaSep 10
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Less than 10 per cent of homeless shelters N.S. promised last year currently in placeNova Scotia announced in 2023 it was paying $7.5 million for 200 self-contained, fibreglass shelters, with 100 of them earmarked for use in Halifax.CanadaJun 16
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Tiny home community in Kelowna fully operational with programs up and runningStep Place, located on Crowley Avenue, is comprised of 60 tiny homes the size of a garden shed.CanadaApr 29
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Work starting at second shelter site in Central OkanaganAccording to the city, the site will open sometime in March. Fencing is in place and work is underway to install utility services.CanadaFeb 1
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Residents questioning site of new homeless shelters in Kelowna“The biggest reason why it hits hard for us is because we’ve had a pretty substantial history with issues, with thefts, sadly enough,” said Nick Langelaan of M and M Performance.CanadaDec 1, 2023
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West end resource centre for homeless Edmontonians closing over lack of fundingThe west Edmonton centre not only works to address affordable housing issues, but also food security, health care, employment and community building.CanadaMay 19, 2023
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N.B. shelter executive challenges funding promises amid ‘explosive’ homelessness situationNew Brunswick announced $8 million over three years to combat homelessness, but those working on the front lines say they've seen very little funding offered to help those in need.PoliticsFeb 7, 2023
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New Brunswick’s homelessness crisis and how it’s reaching a boiling pointIn Part 1 of a series on New Brunswick's homelessness crisis, Global News digs deep into the issue by centering on what's happening in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John.CanadaDec 7, 2022
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Saskatoon Tribal Council hosts open houses for Fairhaven residents ahead of wellness centre openingSTC plans to operate the new emergency centre starting Nov. 23, with a phased transition approach to bring in 25 people from the 1st Avenue location.CanadaNov 17, 2022
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