Shelters

• ‘Total challenge’: Rising cost of baby supplies pushes vulnerable Ontario mothers to the brink

  Community shelters for new mothers and infants are working hard to make ends meet as costs for baby supplies and housing continue to increase.

  Economy

  Nov 19
  
• Many refugees seeking safety in Canada end up in shelters for months

  Many refugees' hopes for a smooth transition are dashed as soon as their feet hit Canadian soil, finding themselves sleeping on a mattress on the floor of a homeless shelter.

  Canada

  Oct 18
  
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• Opioid deaths in Ontario shelters more than tripled during pandemic, study finds

  A new study examining data indicates opioid-related deaths in the province's shelters more than tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic, when compared with a few years prior. 

  Health

  Jun 18
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, Feb. 29

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, Feb. 29.

  Canada

  Feb 29
• A shelter, warming centre opens its doors for the winter season in Winnipeg

  St. Boniface Street Links is welcoming those in need to its 24/7 warming centre and shelter space on 604 St. Mary's Road in Winnipeg.

  Canada

  Jan 8
• N.S. official says heated shelters for homeless needs community ‘buy in’

  The civil servant overseeing delivery of 200 heated shelters for the homeless is pointing to the need for proper access to services such as washrooms before they are installed.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2023
• A few Manitoba shelters to remain operating 24/7 throughout the winter

  The Manitoba government announced it would use previously announced funding to keep several shelters open and running 24/7 over the winter this year.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2023
• Hamilton seeks to spend $1.5M to secure drop-in supports for those unhoused in the winter

  Councilors got a look at a new winter response strategy tied to Hamilton's homelessness crisis. The plan involves spending to create more supports for those living outside.

  Politics

  Sep 7, 2023
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• Town of Ajax dealing with ‘crisis situation’ after influx of refugees

  The town of Ajax in the Greater Toronto Area says a crisis is brewing after more than 200 displaced newcomers arrived in just one week's time, and resources are already maxed out.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2023
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• Ottawa expanding security program for at-risk institutions to shelters

  A federal program that helps community institutions make safety-related improvements is being expanded to shelters for victims of gender-based violence.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2023