Homeless shelters

• Police data shows crime severity higher at shelters and LRT stations than Edmonton average

  At LRT stations, crime severity is three times as high as the city-wide average, the EPS data showed.

  Crime

  Apr 7
• Coronavirus: Ontario to spend $255 million to address COVID-19 outbreaks in homeless shelters

  Ontario says communities can use the funding to acquire motel and hotel spaces to support physical distancing, hire more shelter staff, and buy more personal protective equipment.

  Canada

  Mar 10
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• Vaccine rollout begins among Kelowna homeless population

  Interior Health has begun vaccinating Kelowna's homeless population.

  Health

  Mar 4
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• Vancouver Park Board says bylaw will be enforced to avoid future tent cities

  The former Army & Navy department store in Gastown will soon be home to one of two new temporary shelters as the clock ticks on the province’s deadline to decamp Strathcona Park.

  Politics

  Feb 23
• Winnipeg shelters hitting capacity with cold weather and limited spaces

  With frigid temperatures taking a stranglehold on Winnipeg, some of the city's most vulnerable are still searching for a warm place to sleep at night as some shelters hit capacity.

  Jan 26
• Montreal homeless shelters say clients, workers need access to vaccine as COVID-19 cases spike

  The Old Brewery Mission, Welcome Hall Mission, Maison du Père and Accueil Bonneau are calling on Quebec to protect vulnerable Montrealers.

  Health

  Jan 12
• Montreal homeless shelters fear impact of another COVID-19 lockdown

  As Montreal homeless shelters continue to struggle to provide services amid a COVID-19 outbreak, they fear another lockdown will only worsen the situation.

  Canada

  Jan 6
• West Island warming centre in Pierrefonds a first of its kind in the area

  The West Island Warming Centre opened its doors on Dec. 21 and is welcoming people seven nights a week until March 21.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2020
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• Edmonton Convention Centre to be temporarily used to house homeless people

  The city announced the Edmonton Convention Centre will be used as temporary housing for the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Politics

  Oct 9, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Homeless advocates take City of Toronto back to court over shelter system

  A group of homeless advocates has relaunched a lawsuit against the City of Toronto for its handling of the shelter system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Jul 6, 2020