Sam Watts

• Montreal Village businesses close terrasses, sound alarm over safety

  Business owners in Montreal's Village are sounding the alarm over safety concerns in the area. A lack of public safety has prompted many to close their terrasses in peak season.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2023
  
• ‘Vigorous’ cold weather raising concerns for people unhoused in Montreal

  The extreme cold has government officials and community organizations on high alert, particularly with regard to those who are unhoused.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2023
  
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• Homeless man in Montreal allegedly pushed by police officer, says these ‘are not good cops’

  "Police have to help people, not hurt people," said Bader Niang. He is in a TikTok video showing a police officer apparently shoving him to the ground.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2022
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• Montreal homeless shelters fear COVID-19 crisis as cases rise, temperatures drop

  The heads of several Montreal homeless shelters say they're facing a crisis, as rising staff absences due to COVID-19 threaten to disrupt services.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2022
• Temporary homeless shelter in Montreal’s Cabot Square granted extension

  The temporary heated shelter for the homeless community in Cabot Square will remain standing until May 17.

  News

  Apr 30, 2021
• Warm weather brings homeless camps back to Montreal neighbourhoods

  A new encampment site at a wooded area on the south side of Hochelaga Street just west of L’Assomption already has 12 tents and mobile homes.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2021
• A permanent housing project in Montreal tries to help a city hit hard by COVID, apartment crunch

  The goal is not only to find and provide a choice of dwellings, but to also create a sense of community and provide a better support system for Montrealers in a tough position.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2021
• Homeless advocates cry foul over STM covering metro benches

  A significant seating area frequently used by homeless people in the Bonaventure metro station has been covered by plywood, making it inaccessible.

  News

  Feb 18, 2021
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• Montreal merchants raise concerns after emergency shelter opens in downtown hotel

  Business owners in downtown Montreal want more resources allocated to help mitigate the impact of a new emergency shelter in the neighbourhood.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2020
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• Three new homeless shelters announced to address homelessness in Montreal

  There are three new options for homeless Montrealers.

  Politics

  Aug 27, 2020