More newcomers and refugees are winding up homeless in Canada: studies
Both studies also found Canada’s Indigenous Peoples remain vastly over-represented among the country’s homeless population. Continue reading
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Edmonton hand drum group performs at local homeless shelters
By Taylor Braat Online Producer
“I really, truly believe women heal when they’re singing with a drum,” said Carol Powder, founder of Chubby Cree. Continue reading
What warrants an extreme cold warning in Canada? Depends where you are
As the Prairies face wind chill temperatures of -40, officials issue an extreme cold alert. But in the City of Toronto, it only needs to be -15 C. Continue reading
Surrey Urban Mission hits capacity, seeks donations to help area homeless
Officials say there’s not enough shelter space in the city and the need is highlighted in this cold snap Continue reading
Winnipeg shelters band together to help those hardest hit by extreme cold
During a deep freeze, Manitobans bundle up or stay indoors. Local shelters band together to help those who have no way to get out of the elements and survive the cold. Continue reading
Nova Scotia entrepreneur launches clothing line to help discuss homelessness
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
It started with a single grey T-shirt and a brokenhearted big sister. Continue reading
Vancouver activates extreme weather shelters with sub-zero temperatures on the way
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Nighttime temperatures are set to drop to -3 C by Wednesday. Continue reading
40% of those in Toronto shelter system are refugees or asylum seekers, new report says
The federal has government committed $11 million to support the influx of newcomers, but the city is seeking much more. Continue reading
Saskatoon man gives out water to help the homeless survive the summer heat
Picking up water then handing it out to the homeless has now become Ryan McHugh’s new routine. Continue reading
More people experiencing homelessness in Winnipeg: Street Census
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
Preliminary findings from Winnipeg Street Census 2018 show 1,500 people were found to be experiencing homelessness in the city, up from 1,400 people in the 2015 census. Continue reading