Homelessness
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Greater Napanee launches public education campaign on encampment response protocolGreater Napanee has started public education on its new Encampment Response Protocol, aiming to balance public space use with vulnerable populations’ safety.CanadaNov 21
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Calgary charity’s efforts to help homeless pet owners hit by funding lossWith the first blast of winter arriving in Calgary, homeless pet owners struggled to find warmth. Parachutes for Pets says while the need is growing, their resources are dwindling.FeaturesNov 19
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Montreal city council votes down motion to declare homelessness state of emergencyMayor Valérie Plante says councillors agree that the high number of unhoused people is an urgent concern but declaring a state of emergency would not help.CanadaNov 19
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Unhoused artist turns to drawing to amplify vulnerable voices in MontrealThe ongoing crisis has led to a surge in homelessness across Montreal and now one artist is now drawing from his own experiences to amplify the voices that often go unheard.CanadaNov 18
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Ontario NDP pitches sweeping municipal reform amid growing homelessnessDemands for change have been growing all year, with a visible rise in homelessness encampments held up by local leaders as evidence the current formula is failing.PoliticsNov 18
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‘Come on guys’: Victoria ups pressure on neighbouring cities over winter shelter spacesLast week, the city's mayor and council took a shot at surrounding municipalities who they said aren't pulling their weight in supporting the homeless.PoliticsNov 15
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Winnipeg organizations need donations need to fill the gap this winterWinnipeg organizations like Wahbung Abinoonjiiag and Main Street Project are stepping up to help, but people who help others need support too.CanadaNov 12
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Affordability or bust: Nova Scotia election campaign all about cost of livingNova Scotia's election campaign is all about cost of living as a housing crisis, homelessness and rent prices continue to increase.CanadaNov 9
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After homeless taxied to Victoria, mayor says neighbours need to ‘start doing your part’Victoria says some other municipalities in the region have been putting homeless people in taxis and sending them to the city to access extreme weather shelters.PoliticsNov 8
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Quebec-Canada dispute stalling crucial funding to help homeless: Montreal mayorMontreal Mayor Valérie Plante says a 'constitutional fight' between Quebec and Canada is tying up money the city badly needs to deal with its worsening homelessness problem.CanadaNov 8
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