Houselessness

• First-of-its-kind housing coming to Edmonton for homeless patients after hospital visits

  The Bridge Healing Transitional Accommodation Program will provide temporary housing for houseless patients who leave the emergency department at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

  Health

  Jan 12
  
• Edmonton committee discusses additional winter shelter space in emotional meeting

  In an emotional executive committee meeting Wednesday, Edmonton councillors supported an increase in funding for additional winter shelter space.

  Health

  Nov 23, 2022
  
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• Edmonton homeless population count set for Wednesday, history shows need for winter shelter space

  Homeward Trust prepares for its homeless population count, but according to last month's numbers, there still aren't enough shelter spaces for those in need.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
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• Edmonton looking at managing ‘small-scale’ homeless encampments this summer

  Councillor Anne Stevenson said the intent is for these camps to be a bridge for people on their way to more stable supportive housing.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022
• Calgary homeless outreach program proposes emergency warming centres

  As winter continues, a Calgary homeless outreach program is asking city council to support three proposed emergency warming centres at CTrain stations.  

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2021
• Questions raised after body found in Edmonton’s Spectrum shelter

  A Hope Mission spokesperson says they were devastated to find out someone had passed away.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2021
• Researcher says Halifax modular units require social supports for residents

  Calls continue for the N.S. government to invest in supportive services to accompany modular units.

  Politics

  Oct 10, 2021
• Unhoused man living in woods says crisis shelters needed throughout HRM

  As the city prepares to remove crisis shelters, an unhoused man is calling for more to be constructed.

  Perspectives

  Jul 8, 2021