Montreal Shelter
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On Thanksgiving, Montreal community groups grateful to public despite challengesWith many families preparing to gather for Thanksgiving, thoughts turn to those who are less fortunate and to the challenges faced by Montreal organizations trying to help.CanadaOct 8, 2023
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Housing crisis affecting Montreal North shelter for asylum seekersKicha Estimé, who operates La Traverse, says now she has to turn away between five and 10 asylum seekers every day, and hers is the only shelter of its kind in Montreal North.CanadaAug 24, 2023
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Extreme cold temperatures across Quebec, East Coast expected to linger until SundayThe City of Montreal opened two temporary emergency warming centres, each of which can accommodate up to 50 people between 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. The centres are to close on Sunday.WeatherFeb 4, 2023
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New shelter for unhoused in Montreal will soon see light of dayPeople in Montreal who are living on the streets could soon have access to a new facility geared towards making life easier until they find permanent housing.CanadaJan 3, 2023
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Montreal merchants raise concerns after emergency shelter opens in downtown hotelBusiness owners in downtown Montreal want more resources allocated to help mitigate the impact of a new emergency shelter in the neighbourhood.CanadaNov 5, 2020
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Chez Doris seeking teacups with ‘a vintage feel’ for upcoming Tea Time fundraiserThe money raised at the 11th annual Tea Time event will go towards operating expenses for the shelter, which supports women in difficulty.Feb 11, 2020
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Montreal homeless shelters face overcrowdingCEO of the Welcome Hall Mission Sam Watts said they understand that a shelter is not the answer nor is it the solution — it's necessary.CanadaJan 16, 2020
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Old Royal Vic Hospital to open again as temporary homeless shelterFor a second year in a row, the former hospital will help those experiencing homelessness in Montreal get in out of the cold.CanadaNov 12, 2019
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In intense cold, Parks Canada discovers homeless community living by the Lachine CanalEven in intense cold and with resources added to the Montreal landscape, the problem of exposure and homelessness in the intense winter weather is still a serious issue, highlighted by a recent discovery by Parks Canada.CanadaFeb 1, 2019
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Old Royal Victoria Hospital converted to emergency homeless shelterThe third floor of the Ross Pavilion will have 80 beds available as of Tuesday night.CanadaJan 15, 2019
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