Lighthouse

• Temporary shelter opens in Salmon Arm; permanent shelter space still sought

  The space in the Downtown Activity Centre has been leased by BC Housing from Jan. 1 until April 30. Additionally, BC Housing will continue searching for a permanent shelter.

  Canada

  Jan 17
  
• Barrie realtors association looks to raise $22,000 to support of local shelters

  With affordable housing and shelter, a constant need for Canadians, the Barrie and District Association of Realtors is launching its second annual 'A Night in Shelter' fundraiser.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2022
  
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• Saskatoon Tribal Council takes on remaining Lighthouse emergency shelter spaces

  A total of 61 shelter spaces were located at the Lighthouse, with the Salvation Army taking on 30 of them in October.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2022
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• Saskatoon Salvation Army takes on Lighthouse’s emergency shelter beds

  Executive Director Gordon Taylor said they have beds on the second floor and have had to set up extra beds on the main floor in areas that are used for program space.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2022
• Saskatoon’s Lighthouse shutting down shelter beds

  Tribal Chief Mark Arcand said he wouldn't back down from helping people as the Lighthouse shelter beds close, but he's concerned about having more people looking for help.

  Health

  Sep 26, 2022
• Saskatoon’s former Continental Hotel demolished

  The Continental Hotel is no more after the fire department gave the demolition order. The property owner says he will rebuild anything in its place.

  Canada

  May 3, 2022
• Lighthouse members call for board to resign after causing ‘danger’ at Saskatoon facility

  Donors, volunteers and other stakeholders say the Lighthouse board has acted 'unethically, immorally, and unprofessionally' during a recent leadership change.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2022
• Lighthouse management fired as Saskatoon shelter experiences ‘operational challenges’

  Five members of the Lighthouse management team were fired, some of whom were escorted by security out of the Saskatoon shelter on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2022
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• Ownership transfer clears way for restoration of Beach Canal Lighthouse

  Ownership of the Beach Canal Lighthouse -- built in 1858 and operated until 1961 -- has been transferred from the DFO to the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 28, 2022
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• Lighthouse head on leave, board members assume leadership of struggling shelter

  The Lighthouse’s executive director has been replaced by two board members as the shelter grapples with fire code violations and a COVID-19 staffing shortage.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2022