New Brunswick Homelessness

• New Brunswick’s homelessness crisis and how it’s reaching a boiling point

  In Part 1 of a series on New Brunswick's homelessness crisis, Global News digs deep into the issue by centering on what's happening in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2022
  
• ‘It’s going to save lives’: Emergency shelter opens in Saint John, N.B.

  Operated out of a former arena, the shelter has capacity for 40 people, and is expected to remain open until the spring.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2022
  
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• More funding coming for New Brunswick shelters, minister says

  The province announced $8 million over three years on Thursday to help emergency shelters increase capacity and resources.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2022
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• Saint John council calls on province to help homeless citizens

  'I just need a little bit like an inch just from housing to give me a chance to get me on my feet to get off the street,' said Brenda Cullins, living rough in New Brunswick.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2022
• Moncton woman runs marathon to raise money for farm retreat for the homeless

  A Moncton woman is running a marathon to raise funds for a new farm retreat for the homeless that is in the process of being built.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2020
• Moncton increases downtown security as complaints about homeless population grow

  The City of Moncton has beefed up security in the downtown in response to complaints related to the homeless population.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2020
• New Moncton non-profit seeks funding to provide affordable housing, fight homelessness

  "We can't keep doing things this way," said Vincent Merola, a community development officer with the City of Moncton.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2020
• Fredericton plays waiting game as winter shelter crisis looms

  City officials are grappling with homeless shelter overcrowding, and advocates say there is a major deficit in affordable housing in the city.

  Economy

  Oct 17, 2019
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• City orders Moncton homeless to leave tent site near former shelter

  The notice comes as the city begins its spring cleanup.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2019
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• UNB nursing students hand out shoes to the homeless

  Poor foot health could also be an indicator of more serious health conditions, which is why the students are also encouraging people to seek medical attention right away if their feet are in poor health.

  Health

  Apr 3, 2019