People Experiencing Homelessness

• 14 more deaths reported among Hamilton’s homeless, cause of death for some ‘unknown’

  The latest update on life-expectancy among people living rough in Hamilton, Ont., says 14 people perished amid homelessness between December and May, mostly tied to drug abuse.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2023
  
• ‘People aren’t going to disappear’: Toronto community divided over encampment response 

  Staff at a downtown Toronto school are raising concerns about a nearby homeless encampment. They say school staff and families don't feel safe due to unruly behaviour by campers.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
  
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• 22 more deaths among Hamilton’s homeless since June 2022, most from drugs: report

  A study by Hamilton healthcare professionals and social workers say mental illness and substance use were prevalent among individuals who lost their lives.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
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• Average age of death for Hamilton’s homeless is 43, largely due to drug overdoses: report

  A pair of Hamilton doctors believe their data on deaths among homeless citizens supports a focus on a safer drug supply and more consumption and treatment sites in the city.

  Health

  Oct 4, 2022
• Edmonton seeing 25% increase in encampment complaints over last year

  Edmonton's homeless population continues to increase and so does the number of calls regarding homeless encampments. 

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2022
• Winnipeg non-profit releases residents’ guide, media toolkit to address homeless stereotypes

  "We know that individuals experiencing homelessness experience a disproportionate amount of discrimination and stigma on the basis of their housing status."

  Politics

  Jun 9, 2020