John Howard Society

• Large Moncton homeless encampment being removed from wooded area

  For the past three weeks, crews have been dismantling the encampment along with YMCA ReConnect and the Codiac RCMP.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2023
  
• Criminal record suspension program free in Sask. through John Howard Society

  Shawn Fraser said the federal government recently dropped the record suspension fee and partnered with non-profits around the country to help people with the paperwork.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2023
  
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• Moncton “Buy Nothing” group providing apartment furnishings for those exiting homelessness

  A Facebook group based in Moncton's North End is providing access to items like furniture and silverware for homeless individuals moving into housing.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2023
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• Legal Aid BC holds first luncheon for like-minded groups in Kelowna

  A luncheon at the Kelowna Yacht Club Wednesday was the first event of its kind in the city, but Legal Aid said another event is possible in the future.  

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
• 3 of 4 Saskatchewan correctional centres overcapacity

  As of Monday, Pine Grove Correctional Centre was 56 inmates over its operational capacity. Meanwhile, a hunger strike at Pine Grove has renewed scrutiny of facility conditions.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2022
• ‘Walk the Walk’ celebrity drag show raises over $226K for Regina’s Lulu’s Lodge

  Nine local celebrities strutted the stage at Casino Regina while raising money for Lulu's Lodge, a shelter for LGBTQ2 youth.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2022
• Regina drag queen and brewery team up to raise money for Lulu’s Lodge

  Lulu’s Lodge is a five-bedroom supportive transitional home for LGBTQ youth aged 16 to 21 — a safe place to go for youth rejected by their families when they come out.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2021
• More data needed to reduce number of people on remand in Saskatchewan: provincial auditor

  Saskatchewan's auditor is calling on the province to better track data around programs meant to reduce the number of people on remand in the province.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2021
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• Two non-profits see large new shoe donations in Saskatoon

  The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan said many of the youth in its care have a passion for basketball and a gift like this goes a long way for their self-confidence.

  Canada

  May 5, 2021
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• City Motel project to go ahead despite uncertainty over Fredericton city council funding

  Fredericton city council voted on Friday night to extend a $900,000 funding offer, but aspects of that offer may stand in the way of an agreement.

  Politics

  Mar 27, 2021