A southern Alberta doctor is on administrative leave from a position at Alberta Health Services after allegedly telling some homeless Indigenous people to “get jobs” in late May. Continue reading
Taking the train in downtown Calgary can sometimes be intimidating for transit users who may encounter impaired people. But a new approach to dealing with Calgary’s vulnerable population at train stations is hoping to change that. Continue reading
Picking up water then handing it out to the homeless has now become Ryan McHugh’s new routine. Continue reading
There’s a historic place in the corner of Calgary’s Union Cemetery that became the graveyard of last resort. Continue reading
On the surface, Commongood Linens is a business that cleans restaurant linens. Danielle Smith says its real work is saving lives. Continue reading
With smoke still lingering in the air, the Vetter family are still shell-shocked after having to run shoeless from their family home that was about to be engulfed in flames. Continue reading
Income Assistance Programs rolling out over the next few months are steps in the right direction but many are stressing that much more is needed to sufficiently tackle the challenges. Continue reading
“It’s going to be a long recovery because they’ve really suffered.” Continue reading
Former Kelowna RCMP superintendent Bill McKinnon has been hired by the city over the growing issue of homelessness and social issues. Continue reading
One business in downtown Kelowna says it will be relocating after a nearby homeless shelter opened in November. According to the business, being located beside a homeless shelter has become a safety issue. Continue reading
