City staff say the proposal is meant to address “growing concerns from residents and businesses” and motivate people “to move into suitable housing.” Continue reading
The march, held simultaneously in 34 cities across Quebec, called on federal leaders to acknowledge homelessness is a major issue coast to coast. Continue reading
City officials are grappling with homeless shelter overcrowding, and advocates say there is a major deficit in affordable housing in the city. Continue reading
House of Nazareth was granted almost half a million dollars to open a shelter in Moncton which was originally scheduled to begin operations on August 1, 2019. Continue reading
For those still living at Blue Door, a mobile polling station is being brought in by Elections Canada to ensure that their population is able to vote. Continue reading
Local shelters would like to have more beds added which would require additional funding from the province. Continue reading
The Union Gospel Mission will serve more than 2,000 pounds of turkey as it seeks to connect the city’s homeless with its services. Continue reading
As the temperature drops, the groups that serve Winnipeg’s most vulnerable are preparing to bring people in from the cold. Continue reading
The province is providing the Harvest House with temporary funding to hire more staff so they can open up about 40 more beds. Continue reading
Tuesday marked the official birthday, and community members, volunteers, officials and partners were invited to share cake and stories from the first day in 1984. Continue reading