Sleeping Rough

• Halifax outreach navigator shares desperation to get people out of tents

  Halifax outreach navigator Lucas Goltz says although he sees the city making efforts, he is mostly encouraged by the work of his fellow outreach workers.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2023
  
• Cost of rent climbs in Halifax, now ranked 20th most expensive city in Canada

  A new report by Rentals.ca, which looks at new units coming to market, shows Halifax has seen another jump in rental prices.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
  
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• Ahead of another rainstorm, how N.S. emergency shelters are trying to keep unhoused people safe

  Another rainstorm is set to hit Nova Scotia, and preparations are underway in Halifax to ensure those sleeping rough in the municipality have a safe place to stay.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2023
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• ‘People are struggling:’ Halifax seeing high demand for food banks, sleeping rough tent kits

  Feed Nova Scotia says many food banks are facing challenges as the rising cost of living has resulted in a 25 per cent annual increase in the number of people requiring support.

  Economy

  Aug 17, 2023
• Renovictions, fixed-term leases leading to people sleeping rough in Halifax: survey

  A new survey among people sleeping rough in the Halifax area suggests the practices of renovictions and fixed-term leases are contributing to the rising number of unhoused people.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2023
• Demand soars for survival kits for those sleeping rough in Halifax

  Requests for kits to help people live outside amid the housing crunch are already high. Now, the region is searching for a supplier to deliver the equipment to keep up with demand.

  Canada

  May 25, 2023
• Orillia, Ont. fire crews respond after makeshift winter shelter burns down

  Orillia fire crews are warning unhoused people about the dangers of keeping a heating source inside a tent after a makeshift winter shelter went up in flames Thursday night.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2023
• Emergency shelter spaces open in Nova Scotia as cold snap sets in

  Halifax Search and Rescue says its vehicles will hit the roads this weekend to keep an eye out for anyone who is sleeping rough along with help from police.

  Weather

  Feb 3, 2023
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• Nearly 700 people are homeless in Halifax, new statistics show

  The Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia stats show 694 people are heading into winter without a place to call home. It's up by about 200 when compared to a year ago.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
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• Homeless supports anticipating increased demand during Calgary cold snap

  Calgary homeless advocates and those who serve the city’s vulnerable population are concerned about the effects of staying outside in -20 C weather.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022