Homelessness Crisis
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N.B. town declares state of local emergency over homelessness crisis after person’s deathThe Municipal District of St. Stephen in New Brunswick has declared a local state of emergency over the homelessness crisis, just days after someone died in a public space.CanadaDec 4, 2023
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London, Ont. city council approves 120 beds for cold weather responseThe four locations would provide 120 overnight beds operated by Ark Aid Street Mission, with a total price tag of around $3 million.CanadaNov 28, 2023
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Nearly $2 million in grants approved for London businesses affected by homelessnessIf approved, the Downtown BIA will receive $1.6 million, the OEV BIA $500,000, and the Argyle and Hamilton Road BIAs will both receive $125,000 to offset the homelessness crisis.CanadaNov 1, 2023
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Manitoba has second-worst HIV rate in Canada, demand for resources increasing'Unfortunately what’s happening here in Manitoba is quite distinct from what’s happening in the rest of the country,' says Kim Templeton of HIV infection rates in the province.HealthJul 26, 2023
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City of London calls for public input on health and homelessness planFor those looking to ask questions in-person, Londoners will be able to attend one of five drop-in sessions happening throughout the city until June 26.CanadaJun 12, 2023
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Halifax homelessness crisis: What governments are doing and why advocates say more is neededIn the second part of a two-part series on homelessness in Halifax, municipal and provincial governments say they're working on the issue, but advocates say time is of the essence.CanadaDec 20, 2022
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‘We’re still people’: As winter sets in, unhoused people in Halifax call for changeIn the first in a two-part series on homelessness in Halifax, unhoused people and service providers are concerned about the conditions for people living outside.CanadaDec 19, 2022
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Mother of N.B. man found dead has message for premier: ‘Your province is in crisis’The mother of a man found dead last week in Moncton is calling for change after what she calls a series of systemic failures led to his body being found in a cold public washroom.CanadaNov 29, 2022
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Mayors, police and businesses push Ontario for help on homelessness, opioid crisesMayors, police and businesses in Ontario are calling on the province to provide more help with the growing homelessness and opioid crises gripping big cities and small towns.CanadaAug 17, 2022
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Meagher Park fenced off, ‘physically secured:’ Halifax Regional PoliceHalifax Regional Police say Meagher Park has been fenced off and 'physically secured,' nearly a month after the deadline for residents to vacate.CanadaAug 12, 2022
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