Homeless Shelters
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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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Ontario homeless man and dog walking cross-country arrive in Hedley, B.C.A well-known Ontario homeless man and his dog who have been on a cross-country walk for six years arrived in the Okanagan Tuesday.CanadaSep 27, 2022
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Edmonton homeless population count set for Wednesday, history shows need for winter shelter spaceHomeward Trust prepares for its homeless population count, but according to last month's numbers, there still aren't enough shelter spaces for those in need.CanadaSep 27, 2022
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Training program aims to boost staffing at Manitoba family violence, homeless sheltersProvincial funding will provide training for up to 30 people so they can work in the sector, the government said.PoliticsJun 13, 2022
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Kelowna sets goal to combat homelessness by end of 2025Kelowna has built 318 supportive housing units since 2017, but the city wants to do more — and possibly eradicate homelessness by the end of 2025.CanadaMay 10, 2022
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