Homelessness
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National forum on homelessness looking to tackle ongoing problem"It's not just knowing about the total numbers, but knowing who is homeless," Dr. Cheryl Forchuk, the lead researcher at the Lawson Health Research Institute, told Global News.CanadaFeb 7
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N.B. shelter executive challenges funding promises amid ‘explosive’ homelessness situationNew Brunswick announced $8 million over three years to combat homelessness, but those working on the front lines say they've seen very little funding offered to help those in need.PoliticsFeb 7
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Ski relay raises $16.8K for CMHA’s Garden Homes project in Peterborough to tackle homelessnessThe funds will support the Garden Homes project, which aims to support vulnerable individuals who are at risk of homelessness in the Peterborough area.CanadaFeb 6
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Calls grow to declare Toronto homelessness a public health crisis after extreme coldMost of Ontario was under extreme cold warnings late last week, with frigid temperatures presenting greater risks for those without proper shelter.HealthFeb 5
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Unhoused people in Kingston, Ont., struggle against viciously cold weatherAs temperatures neared record lows in Kingston overnight Thursday into Friday, the over 200 unhoused people in the city struggled against the brutal conditions.CanadaFeb 3
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Housing crisis: Harsh reality of those navigating Toronto’s shelter system, on brink of homelessnessAccording to data from the city based on shelter system intake, there are more than 10,400 people who are currently experiencing homelessnessCanadaFeb 3
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As frigid weather moves in, more supports added for unhoused New BrunswickersAdditional shelter capacity and a new warming centre have been announced ahead a cold spell. Environment has issued warnings for all of New Brunswick due to the extreme cold.CanadaFeb 2
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‘No quick or easy solutions’ for surge of transit, street violence in cities: LamettiJustice Minister David Lametti's comment comes after a series of violent attacks on commuters across Canada, including in Edmonton, Toronto, and Winnipeg.CanadaFeb 2
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Feds provide $1.79M to United Way Peterborough for homelessness projects by 8 groupsOn Thursday, United Way CEO Jim Russell revealed $1.79 million in funding will be distributed to eight Peterborough, Ont. organizations aiming to 'prevent and reduce homelessness.'EconomyFeb 2
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Kingston Ont. mayor says province needs to help fight homelessnessKingston's mayor is weighing in on a recent Ontario court ruling that calls 'homeless camp' evictions unconstitutional.CanadaFeb 2
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